Clifford Arrow II User manual

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ArrowII
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Table of Contents
Standard Features of the Arrow II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your 2-button/3-channel remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Optional Anti-CodeGrabbing (ACG) remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to interpret the chirps and parking light flashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FACT — False Alarm Control and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Piezo Sensor™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Enhanced AutoArming™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AutoArming enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Visual acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AutoArm & Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Instant AutoArming bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To enable valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To exit valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Optional remote controlled valet mode entry and exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote keyless entry in valet mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to interpret the LED status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AutoTesting™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Automatic malfunction bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Prior intrusion attempt alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TotalRecall™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fault-Proof starter interrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
High-output siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chirp Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SmartPowerUp™ II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
User-selectable features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programming table for user-selectable features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
EXAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding new remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to erase the codes of lost or stolen remote controls . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Standard Features of the Arrow II
✔Lifetime Warranty —For as long as you own the car, Clifford will repair or
replace the control unit and remotes free of charge (see the warranty card for details).
✔FACT™—False Alarm Control and Test — One of many patented Clifford
innovations, FACT absolutely, positively ends recurring false alarms.
✔A Pair of 2-button/3-Channel Remote Controls —Fingertip command from a
typical range of 100 feet.
✔AntiScan™ — Some car thieves use “scanners” that transmit one digital code after
another until they hit the one code that disarms the alarm. AntiScan blocks
scanners to prevent disarming by anyone other than you.
✔Anti-CodeGrabbing™ (ACG) Capability— A code-grabber lets a thief record
off the air the digital code transmitted by your remote control whenever you arm
your car. When you leave, the thief replays the code to disarm the alarm and unlock
your car’s doors. Fortunately,your system’s control unit already has Clifford’s
unbeatable Anti-CodeGrabbing (ACG) technology built into its receiver. Just add
an optional 4-button/12-channel ACG remote control to make code-grabbers
completely useless. With Clifford’s unique ACG, each time you use the remote
control a different random code is transmitted, yet your system will flawlessly
recognize and respond to your transmitter’s new code and ignore all others.
✔Full-Time Remote Panic with Automatic Door Locking/Unlocking— If you
feel threatened, you can, with just a fingertip touch on your remote control,
sound the siren, flash the parking lights and unlock your vehicle’s power door
locks for quick entry into your car without fumbling with your keys. If you press
the panic button while driving, the siren will sound, the lights will flash and the
doors will lock to shield you from the assailant (some vehicles require optional
relays to control the power locks).
✔Dual-Mode Chirp Muting— You can silence the usual arm/disarm chirp
confirmations on the go and without any pre-planning with just a press of both
buttons on the remote control. Or you may choose to silence them on a long-term
basis until you decide to turn them back on.
✔Built-In Parking Light Flasher — Visually confirms door lock and system status.
✔Remote Courtesy Lighting Capability — For your safety and convenience, when
you remotely disarm Arrow II, the interior lights turn on and stay on until you
start the engine or 30 seconds, whichever occurs first (requires an optional relay).
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Standard Features of the Arrow II (cont.)
✔Remote Door Lock/Unlock Capability — No more fumbling with keys in the
dark or bad weather! A press of a button on the remote control simultaneously
arms your system and locks your vehicle’s power locks. Another press disarms
and unlocks (some vehicles require optional relays).
✔Enhanced User-Selectable AutoArming™— Automatically arms itself
“passively” if you forget. May qualify you for an insurance discount that could
pay for the system (consult your insurance company).
AutoArming Enable/Disable — You may disable or re-enable AutoArming with
just a few flicks of a switch.
AutoArm & Lock™ — You may set the system to automatically lock the doors
every time the system AutoArms.
Visual Indication — Two parking lights flashes signal that the 30-second
countdown to AutoArming has started.
Instant AutoArm Bypass — Just two quick turns of the ignition switch will
bypass AutoArming for one cycle — perfect when fueling the vehicle.
AutoArming is automatically restored the next time you park your vehicle.
✔Piezo Sensor™— An all-electronic, solid-state vibration/impact sensor that
delivers the utmost reliability and provides more accurate discrimination between
genuine intrusion attempts and non-threatening conditions (like a large truck
passing by) that cause other sensors to false alarm.
✔Advanced CMOS Microcomputer —Very large scale integration (VLSI)
microprocessor commands and monitors all system functions, yet it draws less
power than the vehicle’s clock, so it won’t deplete your car battery like other alarms.
✔AutoTesting™—Tests all triggers and sensors every time you arm and warns you
if you accidentally arm the system with the door, hood or trunk open. If there is a
genuine trigger or sensor malfunction, the system will alert you whether the
problem is a trigger or sensor.
✔Patented Malfunction AutoBypass™ —In the unlikely event of a trigger or
sensor malfunction, your Arrow II will automatically bypass the malfunction and
arm all other points to continue relentless protection of your vehicle.
✔TotalRecall™— Arrow II’s memory stores the identity of the last trigger or
sensor activated. This provides an invaluable diagnostic means, since, whenever
you wish, the system will visually identify the last activated trigger or sensor.
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Standard Features of the Arrow II (cont.)
✔Prior Intrusion Attempt Alert — When you disarm your Arrow II, a special chirp
and parking light flash sequence will audibly and visually alert you from a
distance if an intrusion attempt was foiled while you were away.
✔Patented Remote Control Code Learning — A few flicks of a switch lets you
match to the system up to three different Clifford remote controls, including the
optional 3-channel and/or 12-channel Anti-CodeGrabbing remote controls for the
ultimate protection against thieves with code-grabbers. Just as easily, a lost or stolen
remote control can be deleted from the system memory.
✔Fault-Proof Starter Interrupt— Your Arrow II system prevents an intruder from
starting the engine, but lets you start it even in the unlikely event of a system
malfunction.
✔High-Output Siren — Loud siren wail. Arrow II also has Clifford’s Patented
Automatic Noise Abatement feature that limits alarm sounding to no more than 3
minutes even if a door is left open in the wake of an intrusion attempt. This
ensures against battery drain or towing of your vehicle due to noise pollution.
The system then automatically resets and re-arms all other points to provide the
utmost possible protection.
✔Hood/Trunk Trigger Input— For full perimeter protection of the engine
compartment and trunk contents (may require optional pin switches).
✔High-Luminescence LED Status Indicator — Adds visual deterrence and
identifies system status.
✔Valet Mode — Permits vehicle servicing and valet parking without relinquishing
your remote control.
✔Patented SmartPowerUp™ II — When power to the system is disconnected, the
system’s non-volatile memory always remembers the last state (armed, disarmed
or valet mode) and returns to that state when power is restored. So if a thief
disconnects the power and then restores it in an attempt to start the car, the
system will re-arm and instantly sound the siren while immobilizing the vehicle.
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Welcome to the world of high-technology
vehicle security and convenience
Congratulations on the purchase of your Arrow II. Clifford Electronics has long
been recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-technology vehicle
security systems. Buying Clifford has always meant buying the best. In fact, Clifford
Electronics holds more patents than all other vehicle security manufacturers combined.
You will find your Arrow II system amazingly easy to use: never more difficult than
a flick of a switch or a press of a button on one of your keychain remote controls.
Your 2-button/3-channel remote controls
The 2-button/3-channel remote controls are miniature radio transmitters each
powered by a tiny 12-volt battery. Range is up to 100 feet (a weak remote control
battery will reduce range). The 2-button/3-channel remote control is the key to your
system. You will use your remote control to arm and disarm the system, lock* and
unlock* the doors, activate the panic feature, command options such as a remote
trunk release, headlight activation, power window operation, or other accessory.
TO ARM
THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . Press button I once. You will hear two chirps and the parking
lights will flash twice. The dashboard LED will flash
repeatedly and the car doors will automatically lock.*
TO DISARM
THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . Press button I again. One chirp and one parking light flash
confirms disarming. In addition, the doors will automatically
unlock* and the interior lights will turn on* and stay on for 30
seconds or until you start the engine, whichever occurs first.
TO SILENTLY
ARM OR DISARM. . . Simultaneously press both buttons I and II to transmit channel
3. The system will arm or disarm with all the indications noted
above except the chirp acknowledgments.
TO REMOTELY
OPEN THE TRUNK OR
TO ACTIVATE A
DIFFERENT OPTION .
Button II can control a remote trunk release or other optional
accessory, such as headlight activation feature of the NightVision
Headlight Automation System, remote power window
operation via the SmartWindows accessory, or operate your
garage door opener via Clifford’s Garage Door Receiver.
TO ACTIVATE
THE PANIC
FEATURE . . . . . . . . . .
Press button I for 3 seconds. The parking lights will flash and
the siren will blare for 30 seconds, or until you press button I
again to turn it off. If the ignition is on (indicating you are in
the car), the doors will lock* to prevent an assailant from
entering. If the ignition is off, the doors will unlock,* allowing
you to enter immediately without fumbling with your keys.
* Some vehicle require optional relays.
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Optional Anti-CodeGrabbing™ (ACG™) remote control(s)
ACG is an optional Clifford exclusive that protects you and your automobile from the
most effective and onerous car stealing device ever used by car thieves — a
code-grabber. Code-grabbers literally record, from hundreds of feet away, the code
sent by your car alarm remote control. Then the thief simply plays back the code
when you’re gone, instantly disarming the alarm and unlocking the doors. Your
Arrow II is ACG-compatible. All you need is one or more optional Clifford
4-button/12-channel ACG remote controls. These ACG remote controls use complex
digital signal processing and unbreachable encryption to randomly change the digital
code every time you use the remote control. Your remote will never transmit the
same code twice, and the control unit will never accept the same code twice.
What’s more, the additional channels of the ACG remote control can be used to
command yet another remote vehicle accessory (such as the IntelliStart™ remote
engine/heater/air conditioning starter), can be used to remotely enter and exit valet
mode (see page 8), can be used to command a multi-door electric garage door/entry
gate opener (#60-128/ACG), and can be programmed to operate Clifford systems on
your other vehicles.
How to interpret the chirps and parking light flashes
When you use the remote control, the system responds with chirps and parking light
flashes. These chirp/flash acknowledgments mean:
FACT™— False Alarm Control and Test
With FACT, you’ll never experience repeated false alarms. If the Insignia Siren
goes off, DO NOT remotely disarm the system; allow it to run for the full siren
duration. Before sounding the siren a second time, the system automatically checks
for another activated trigger to verify that an intrusion is in progress. Should the
siren sound again, you will know for sure that someone is tampering with your
vehicle. (To disable FACT, see User-selectable features on page 10.)
Chirps and flashes Meaning
1Your system is disarmed or you have remotely exited valet mode (see page 8)
2Your system is armed or you have remotely engaged valet mode (see page 8)
2 and then 4 Armed but there is a door open or the sensor is malfunctioning
(see AutoTesting on page 8)
3Disarmed but there was an intrusion attempt while you were away
(see Prior intrusion attempt on page 8)
4Armed but the door, hood or trunk is ajar (see AutoTesting on page 8)
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Piezo Sensor™
The Piezo Sensor detects intrusion-related vibrations and impacts. For an even
greater level of security, consider an optional Clifford Electronics Glass Tampering
Sensor, detects any attempts to break any of the vehicle windows.
Enhanced AutoArming™
If this feature is enabled and you forget to remotely arm, the system automatically
arms itself 30 seconds after the vehicle doors are closed. For your convenience, if
you re-open any door(s) within the 30-second countdown, AutoArming will restart
from the beginning once all doors are closed. Arrow II has these additional features:
AutoArming enable/disable: If you prefer, you may deactivate or reactivate
the AutoArming feature. See User-selectable features on page 10.
Visual acknowledgment: Five seconds after you exit the vehicle and close all
the doors, the parking lights will flash twice to confirm that the AutoArming
countdown is progressing. Then, 25 seconds later, the system will AutoArm.
AutoArm & Lock: To ensure you can’t accidentally lock your keys inside the
car, the system is factory-set not to lock the doors upon AutoArming. To
change this setting, see User-selectable features on page 10.
Instant AutoArming bypass: Prevents AutoArming when fueling and other
times when you wish to temporarily bypass AutoArming. To activate Instant
AutoArming Bypass, rapidly turn the ignition switch to “ON” then “OFF” twice.
You’ll hear a siren chirp to confirm that the system will not AutoArm. Your
Arrow II will revert to normal operating mode when you next start the engine.
Valet mode
Whenever the system is put in valet mode, all of the system’s security features are
switched off. At various times, you will need to turn the system off. For instance,
when having your car serviced, washed or parked by a valet.
NOTE: If you temporarily lose the use of your remote controls, you can disarm
the system by enabling valet mode.
To enable valet mode
1. Turn the ignition switch to its “ON” position or start the engine.
2. Flip the valet switch. The system’s LED will glow continually for on-going
visual confirmation of valet mode.
To exit valet mode
1. Turn the ignition switch to its “ON” position or start the engine.
2. Flip the valet switch. The system’s LED will turn off to confirm that the system
is in its normal operating mode.
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Optional remote controlled valet mode entry and exit
You can even remotely enable or exit valet mode if you have an optional Clifford
4-button/12-channel ACG remote control. All you need to do is transmit channel 5
(one press of the side LevelShift button, then button 1). In addition to the previously
noted indications, two parking light flashes will confirm that you have remotely
enabled valet mode, while a single flash confirms exiting of valet mode.
Keyless entry in valet mode
Even in valet mode, you can still remotely convenience features. Press button 1 as if
you were disarming and the doors will unlock* (indicated by one parking light flash)
and the interior light will turn on*. Press button 1 again and the doors lock* (confirmed
by two flashes). Button 2 can activate an option such as a remote trunk release.
How to interpret the LED status indicator
The LED on your car’s dashboard or console will inform you of the system status:
AutoTesting™
Each time you remotely arm your Arrow II, it automatically tests all system triggers
and sensors. If the hood, trunk or a door is open when you remotely arm, the
system will immediately alert you of the problem by sounding 4 chirps and 4
parking light flashes instead of the usual 2 and 2 (simply disarm, shut the hood,
door or trunk and re-arm to reactivate monitoring of that trigger point). Please note
that the door ajar warning will not work on vehicles with delayed courtesy lights.
NOTE: Since this is a warning indication, you will hear the 4 chirps even if you
“silently” arm with channel 3.
Automatic malfunction bypass
To provide protection even if a component malfunctions, the system automatically
bypasses any faulty point and arms all other triggers and sensors until you can have
the system serviced by your local Authorized Clifford Dealer.
Prior intrusion attempt alert
If you hear three chirps when you remotely disarm, it means that a trigger or sensor
was activated in your absence.
LED Condition Meaning
Off System is disarmed and in normal operating mode (i.e., valet mode is off)
On Valet mode is on, the vehicle can be driven or serviced without the remote control
Flashing System is armed and protecting your vehicle
* Some vehicle require optional relays.
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TotalRecall™
The system’s memory records the identity of the last activated or malfunctioning
trigger or sensor, which allows your installer to instantly track down a malfunction. To
identify the trigger or sensor held in the system’s memory, use the following procedure:
1. With the ignition OFF, flip the valet switch.
2. Press button I to “arm” the system, then again to “disarm.”
3. The LED will blink 1–3 times to indicate the most recently activated trigger or
sensor. For your convenience, the blink cycle will repeat a total of 5 times.
4. Write down the number of blinks between pauses and refer to the chart below.
Fault-Proof starter interrupt
Your Arrow II will automatically prevent the engine from being started while the
system is armed. Clifford’s Fault-Proof design ensures that you can start the engine
even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction.
High-output siren with remote controlled chirp muting
Sounds when the system detects an intrusion attempt or when panicked (see page 5).
Chirp Muting
Siren “chirps” confirm arming and disarming, but you have two options: remote chirp
muting and long-term chirp silencing. Remote chirp muting is useful when parking in a
quiet residential area or any other time when you want to arm or disarm silently. To do
so, simultaneously press both buttons I and II on your remote control instead of the
usual button I. The system will arm or disarm with all the usual indications except
the siren chirp(s). Long-term chirp silencing lets you set turn off the chirps until you
decide to turn them back on. Just use the programming procedure noted on page 10.
SmartPowerUp™ II
If power is ever removed, SmartPowerUp II ensures the system will automatically
restore itself to its previous state when power is restored. So if a thief disconnects
power and then restores it in an attempt to start the car, the system will re-arm and
instantly sound the siren. If your vehicle is to be serviced by a mechanic, just put the
system in valet mode (see page 8). If the mechanic needs to interrupt power, your
system will automatically return to its valet mode state when power is restored;
there will be no alarm activation and no need to provide your mechanic with your
remote control and instructions on how to use it.
Number of LED blinks between pauses Trigger/sensor indication
1 blink Piezo Sensor
2 blinks Door trigger
3 blinks Hood or trunk trigger
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