Clifford cx-427 User manual

[ The science of security ]
[ User guide ]
CLIFFORDCLIFFORD
MD
S e c u r i t y s y s t e m a n d c o n v e n i e n c e
11CX
427 series
11CX
427 series

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Limited Consumer Warranty
For a period of one calendar year from the date of purchase of this device,
Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or
replace (with a comparable reconditioned model), free of cost, any electronic con-
trol module which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under nor-
mal use, SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A
PROFESSIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYS-
TEM WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you must have
a clear copy of your sales receipt containing all of the information shown on the
following page.
After the first calendar year, from the date of purchase of this device, Directed
Electronics, Inc., promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace (with
a comparable reconditioned model) any electronic control module which proves
to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use FOR A CHARGE
OF $45.00, SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED
BY A PROFESSIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH
THE SYSTEM WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you
must have a clear copy of your sales receipt containing all of the information
shown on the following page.
This warranty contains the entire agreement relating to warranty and supersedes
all previous and contemporaneous representations or understandings, whether
written or oral. IN ANY EVENT, DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR
THE THEFT OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR ITS CONTENTS.
This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable
use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in mate-
rials or construction. This warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any
unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose
and does not cover batteries. The unit in question must be returned to the man-
ufacturer, postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover labor costs for the
removal, diagnosis, troubleshooting or reinstallation of the unit. For service on an
out-of-warranty product a flat rate fee by model is charged. Contact your autho-
rized dealer to obtain the service charge for your unit.
These systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed Electronics, Inc. is
not offering a guarantee or insuring against the theft of the automobile or its
contents and disclaims any liability for the theft of the vehicle and/or its contents.
Directed Electronics does not authorize any person to create for it any other oblig-
ation or liability in connection with this security system.

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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE
EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE
STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT
LIMITED TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOWING, REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMER-
CIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITH-
STANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY
TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is
defaced, missing, or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have com-
pleted the warranty card and mailed it to Directed Electronics, Inc. within 10 days
after purchase to the address listed on the warranty registration card.
Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:
A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:
■Date of purchase
■Your full name and address
■Authorized dealer's company name and address
■Type of system installed
■Year, make, model and color of the automobile
■Automobile license number
■Vehicle identification number
■All security options installed on automobile
■Installation receipts

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limited lifetime consumer warran-
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trademarks and copyrights . . . . .1
what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
important information . . . . . . . .2
using your system . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
manual (active) arming . . . . . .3
automatic (passive) arming . . .3
armed protection . . . . . . . . . . .4
disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
disarming without a transmitter
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valet® mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
remote valet® . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
panic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
nuisance prevention circuitry® . .7
diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
arming diagnostics . . . . . . . . .9
disarming diagnostics . . . . . . .9
table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . .10
rapid resume logic . . . . . . . . . . .10
glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . .11
notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
quick reference guide . . . . . . . .13
contents
trademarks and copyrights
Code-Hopping™, Directed®, Doubleguard®, FailSafe®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®,
Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stealth Coding™, Stinger®, Valet®, and Warn Away®are all
Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc.

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what is included
zControl module and harness
zPre-wired Valet®switch with integrated red status LED
zFailsafe®Starter Kill relay (if equipped)
important information
Congratulations on the purchase of your system. Due to the complex-
ity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only.
Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized dealer
voids the warranty. All dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer
certificate to verify that they are authorized.
By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system, you
will maximize the use of this system and its features.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing the Directed web site at www.directed.ca.

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using your system
manual (active) arming
The factory default is active arming. In this mode you can activate, or
arm, the system by locking the doors with your factory keyless entry
transmitter. When the system arms, you will hear a short horn honk and
see the parking lights (optional) flash once. While the system is armed,
the status LED will flash about twice a second, showing that the system
is actively protecting your vehicle. If you hear a second short horn honk
after arming, and see the status LED flashing in groups, see Diagnostics
section. This extra short horn honk is called Bypass Notification.
automatic (passive) arming
The system also can be programmed to arm itself automatically (called
passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive arming, it will
automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the
system “sees” you leave the vehicle by opening and closing a door.
Whenever the system is in its 30-second passive-arming countdown,
the status LED will flash twice as fast as it does when the system is
armed. When the system arms, you will hear a short horn honk and the
parking lights (optional) will flash once. The doors lock (if connected
and programmed for passive locking).
nnoottee::Passive arming may qualify for a higher insurance dis-
count. Check with your insurance agent
nnoottee::If the ignition is turned on within 60 seconds of arming
the system, the system will automatically disarm.

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armed protection
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:
z(This feature is optional and requires extra labour) If a door
is opened, the system will immediately start pulsing the horn
and flashing the parking lights (optional). Three seconds
later, the horn output changes to a continuous blast. This
progressive response gives you time to disarm the system
with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the door
while the system is armed, while still providing instant
response (even if the door is immediately closed).
zTurning on the ignition key triggers the same progressive
response as opening a door.
zThe starter interrupt prevents the vehicle’s starter from
cranking.
nnoottee::The vehicle may already be equipped with a starter kill
relay from the factory.
nnoottee::If programmed for instant trigger, the horn will output
full trigger response after the door has been opened (see
Programming Options)
nnoottee::If any protected doors are left open, the system will
not passively arm. Additionally, each time door is triggered
during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown
starts over.

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disarming
To disarm the system, unlock the doors using your factory keyless trans-
mitter. The horn will sound twice, and the parking lights (optional) will
flash twice. If the horn sounds either four or five times when disarm-
ing, refer to the Diagnostics section of this guide. This is called Tamper
Alert.
disarming without a transmitter
This feature allows you to override the system without the transmitter
should it be lost, damaged or disabled. To do this, you must have the ve-
hicle's ignition key and know where the integrated LED/Valet®switch is
located. The Valet®switch is activated by pressing the LED status indicator.
Turn the ignition to the “run”position.
Press and release the integrated
LED/Valet®switch, within 10 seconds.
After a few seconds the LED will stop
flashing and the vehicle should start. If it does not, you may have waited
too long. Turn the ignition off and try again.
nnoottee::The setting for the number of times the integrated
LED/Valet® switch must be pressed is set in the
Programming Section of this guide.
DRW-35
LED status indicator
Integrated
LED/Valet switch

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valet®mode
You can prevent your system from arming, by using Valet®Mode. This
is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet®
Mode, the system will not arm, even with the transmitter, but all con-
venience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will work normally.
To enter or exit Valet®Mode with the integrated LED/Valet®
switch:
Turn ignition to “on” position, then
turn to “off” position. Press
and release the integrated
LED/Valet®switch within 10
seconds. The status LED will
light steady if you have entered Valet®Mode. To exit Valet®Mode,
repeat the steps above. The LED will turn off when exiting Valet®Mode.
remote valet®
Remote Valet®is a convenient feature that makes bypassing the securi-
ty system easier. This feature makes it possible to exit or enter Valet®
Mode using your factory keyless transmitter.
1. Open any door.
2. Press LOCK on the transmitter.
3. Press UNLOCK on the transmitter.
4. Press LOCK on the transmitter.
The status LED will stay on if you have entered Valet®Mode, and it will
go out if you exited Valet®Mode.
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panic mode
(This feature is optional and requires extra labour and parts) If you are
threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention by trig-
gering the system with your transmitter! If your factory keyless trans-
mitter does not have a panic button, this system can be programmed
to enable a panic feature.
If enabled, just press the lock button on your factory keyless transmit-
ter twice within three seconds to enter Panic Mode. The horn will
sound and the parking lights (optional) will flash for 30 seconds. To
stop Panic Mode at any time, press the unlock button on your factory
transmitter.
nnoottee::The system can also be programmed so that pressing
the lock button twice within three seconds will activate an
optional accessory. If the unit is programmed to activate an
optional accessory, Panic Mode will not be operational.
nnoottee::The remote Valet
®
feature will not work with all factory
keyless entry systems. Some keyless entry systems do not
work with a door open.

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diagnostics
The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring
all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It detects any faulty
switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire sys-
tem. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that
occurred during your absence.
arming diagnostics
If the system is armed with an input active (door open or ignition) the
unit will chirp once when arming and then one more time a few seconds
later. This is called bypass notification.
The system will ignore the input that was active when it was armed until
it goes away. Three seconds later it will monitor that input normally. For
example, if your car has interior light exit delay, and you arm the system
before the interior light goes out, you may get bypass notification. Once
the light goes out, however, the doors are monitored normally.
disarming diagnostics
Extra disarm chirps are the tamper alert. If four chirps are heard when
disarming, the system was triggered in your absence. If five chirps are
heard, a zone was triggered so many times that false alarm prevention
circuitry has bypassed that zone. In either case, the status LED will indi-
cate which zone was involved (see Table of Zones section). The system
will retain this information in its memory, and chirp four or five times
each time it is disarmed, until the next time the ignition key is turned on.
nnoottee::Bypass notification will not occur if chirps have been
programmed OFF.

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table of zones
The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the system to
identify that input. The standard input assignments are listed below.
ZONE
(Number
LED Flashes) DESCRIPTION
1Not available - 22CX only
2Not available - 22CX only
3Door switch trigger
4Not available - 22CX only
5Ignition trigger
rapid resume logic
This system will store its current state to non-volatile memory. If power
is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from
memory. This means if the unit is in Valet®Mode and the battery is dis-
connected for any reason, such as servicing the car, when the battery
is reconnected the unit will still be in Valet®Mode. This applies to all
states of the system including arm, disarm, and Valet®Mode.

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glossary of terms
Control Module : The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-
neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which
monitors your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions.
Failsafe®Starter Kill : An automatic switch controlled by the system
which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system
is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the sys-
tem is disarmed, in Valet®Mode, or should the starter kill switch itself
fail. Your system is ready for this feature, however installation of this
feature may require additional labor.
Integrated LED/Valet®Switch: A small push-button switch with an
integrated Red LED mounted somewhere in the vehicle. The switch is
used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to
put it into Valet®Mode. The LED indicates the status of your system. It
is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors. This
switch is also used to program optional features.

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notes

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:
To arm the system
■You can arm the system by locking the doors with your factory keyless
entry transmitter. When the system arms, your will hear a short horn
honk, and see the parking lights flash (optional) once.
To disarm the system
■To disarm the system, unlock the doors using your factory keyless trans-
mitter. You will hear two horn honks, and the parking lights (optional)
will flash twice.
Disarming without a transmitter
■Turn on the ignition. Press the integrated LED/Valet® switch the pro-
grammed number of times within 10 seconds. The system should now
disarm. If it does not, you may have waited too long. Turn the ignition
off and on and try again.
To enter or exit Valet®Mode
■Turn ignition to “run” position, then turn to “off” position. Press and
release the integrated LED/Valet®switch within 10 seconds. The status
LED will light solid if you are entering Valet® Mode, and it will go out if
you are exiting Valet® Mode.
Remote Valet®
■Open any door. Press the lock button on your transmitter. Within one
second, press the unlock button on your transmitter. Within one second,
press the lock button on your transmitter again. The status LED will stay
on if you have entered Valet® Mode, and it will go out when exiting
Valet® Mode.
Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc.
Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with
the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of
nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic
technology, DIRECTED is ISO 9001 registered.
Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America
and around the world.
Call ((880000))336611--77227711for more information about our products and services.
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