Clifford AvantGuard III Bedienungsanleitung

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The AvantGuard III system is covered by one or more of the following Clifford Electronics U.S.A. patents: 4,158,874; 4,233,642; 4,327,444; 4,383,242; 4,430,685; 4,845,464; 4,887,064; 4,890,108; 4,922,224; 4,997,053; 5,081,667; 5,146,215; 5,157,375, 5,467,070 and other patents pending. WARNING The Av antGuard III system is designed to be used ON LY [...]

Table of Contents Standard Features of the AvantGuard III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote Engine Starting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Security and Additional Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Table of Contents (cont.) Remote controlled seat positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dual sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote controlled sensor adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote controlled override of one or both sensor zones . . . . . . . . .[...]

Table of Contents (cont.) QuietChirps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Siren duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Automatic Noise Abatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Adding new remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Standard Features of the AvantGuard III ✔ Lifetime Warranty — For as long as you own the vehicle, Clifford Electronics will repair or replace the control unit and remote controls free of charge (see warranty card for full details). ✔ FA CT—F alse A larm C ontrol and T est — One of many patented Clifford innovations, FA CT absolutely, posi[...]

Remote Engine Starting Features (cont.) ✔ Anti-Theft Measures — If the alarm is triggered, the system immediately shuts down the engine, and immobilises the starter motor and ignition system. Even if the system is disarmed, the engine will be shut down if any of the following occur: • The transmission is moved out of the “PARK” position ?[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features ✔ Built-In Two-Point AutoImmobiliser — For the utmost in theft prevention, two AutoImmobilisation relays interrupt both the starter and ignition while the system is armed. Even if a thief were to pull all the fuses or cut all the wires, both the starter and ignition remain immobilised. ✔ Remote Con[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Smart Self-Powered Siren with Unbreachable Digital ComLink — Continuous two-way digital communication between the system ’s control unit and the siren assures that if, at any time, the system fuse is pulled or any siren wire is cut while the system is armed, the siren will instantly activ[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ A Pair of Remotely Adjustable Dual-Zone Sensors — Both a Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV and a Dual-Zone Piezo Sensor giving four times the protection. n Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV — The two sensor zones provide full perimeter protection: If someone is lurking near your c[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Use r-Selectable NightVision Headlight Automation — All electronics for this popular accessory are built-in to provide all these great features: n Safety Above All — You’ll never again accidentally drive in the dark without the headlights on nor forget to turn the headlights off after p[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Remote Controlled Courtesy Lighting — For your safety and convenience, when you remotely disarm your Av antGuard III, the interior lights turn on and stay on until you turn on the ignition or for 30 seconds, whichever occurs first. ✔ Remote Window/Sunroof Closure Capability — If your ve[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Patented Smart Auto Testing — Automatically tests all triggers and sensors every time you remotely arm and warns you if you accidentally arm the system with the bonnet, boot or a door aja r . If there is a genuine trigger or sensor malfunction, the system will specifically identify the prob[...]

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Full-Time Programming Access — You can easily change the status of dozens of user-selectable features at any time, even while driving. Clear, audible signals confirm each feature selection and setting. ✔ Patented SmartPowerUp II — When power to the system is disconnected, the system ’[...]

Welcome to the world of high-technology vehicle security and convenience C ongratulations on the purchase of your AvantGuard III vehicle security/convenience system. Clifford Electronics has long been recognised as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-technology vehicle security systems and accessories. In fact, Clifford Electronics holds mor[...]

Your 4-button/16-channel remote controls The 4-button/16-channel rosewood-style remote controls are ultra-sophisticated miniature radio transmitters powered by a tiny 12-volt battery. A weak remote control battery will reduce the remote’s range. Electrical interference and even sunspots can interrupt the signal from your remote to the system. If [...]

What each button/channel does Your AvantGuard III remote controls come pre-programmed so that certain channels command certain functions. The following chart indicates what each remote control channel number does, and how to transmit each channel number. Factory settings of the 16 remote control channels Transmitting channel number: Causes the syst[...]

TO ARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . Press button 1 (channel 1) once. You will hear two chirps and the side lights will flash twice. The dashboard LED will flash repeatedly and the car doors will automatically lock. On certain vehicles, if so wired, the power windows and sunroof will automatically close. TO DISARM THE SYSTEM . . . . . . . Press button 1[...]

TO ACTIVATE OTHER OPTIONS REGARDLESS OF ALARM STATE . . . . . . . Button 4 (channel 4) and channels 5–8 and 13–14 (see How to use your keychain remote control on page 14) can activate accessories such as remote power window control, electric garage door and entry gate opener(s), Clifford ACG systems on your other vehicles, etc. What about chann[...]

Extended accessory power How many times have you parked and turned off the ignition only to realise that you forgot to close one of the power windows? Now your AvantGuard III will continue to power your vehicle’s power windows, car stereo and other accessories even after you park and turn off the ignition, withdrawing power only when you open the[...]

Definitions n Digit: A digit is defined as any number from 1 to 9, inclusive. n Valet code: A valet code may be 1 to 3 digits: A one-digit code=X=any number between 1-9 A two-digit code=XY=any number between 11-99 (excluding numbers with zeros) A three-digit code=XYZ=any number between 111-999 (excluding numbers with zeros) Remembe r, no code can h[...]

Setting your own secret valet code Since all Clifford systems have the same factory-set valet code, it is highly advisable that you set your own valet code. You may choose any 1-, 2-, or 3-digit code that does not have any zeros. You can also change your valet code whenever you want. Simply write down the 1-to-3 digit code you wish to use (remember[...]

Dual sensors Your AvantGuard III system has both a Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV and a Dual-Zone Piezo Sensor. The Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV is a microprocessor-controlled passenger compartment radar sensor that provides full perimeter protection: If someone is lurking near your car, the sensor’s exterior warning zone will tri[...]

a. Proximity Sensor alarm zone : Lean into the passenger compartment. You’ll hear a chirp when the zone detects your presence. Ideally, it should chirp when you lean over the driver’s seat, but remain silent as you lean toward the window. b. Proximity Sensor warning zone : Lean toward the driver’s window. You’ll hear a chirp when the zone d[...]

NightVision All of the following NightVision Headlight Automation features are built into your AvantGuard III: n User-selectability: You may turn the NightVision features on or off whenever you wish (see User-Selectable Features on pages 31-35). n When driving at dusk: The system automatically turns on the headlights. n When driving at dawn: The sy[...]

Smart AutoTesting Each time you remotely arm the system, it tests all triggers and sensors. If the bonnet or boot is open when you remotely arm, the system will immediately alert you of the problem by sounding 4 chirps and 4 side light flashes instead of the usual 2 and 2. If a door is ajar, you will receive the usual 2 chirps and flashes, then, 5 [...]

Smart 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. When you enter the vehicle and turn on the ignition, the LED will flash 1–5 times, pause, then repeat the flash cycle 4 more times. Count the number of flashes in one cycle and refer to the chart [...]

n Personalised Siren Sounds: Most alarm sirens have a single “warble” tone. A few offer “six-tone” sirens that cannot be adjusted or require destruction of circuit wires to change the sounds (the change is permanent and cannot be changed again). Your AvantGuard III siren is different. As shipped from the factory, it sounds six different ala[...]

SmartPowerUp II If power to the system 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 the power and then restores it in an attempt to start the car, the system will re-arm and instantly sound the siren while immobilising the vehicle. If yo[...]

Remote Engine Starting How to remotely start/shutdown the engine WARNING: Always exercise caution and common sense when using the remote starting feature. Never remotely start the engine or engage the AutoStart feature when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Never allow children to play with the remote control. [...]

The AutoStart features Your AvantGuard III has two AutoStart features: n AutoStart Battery Mode: This is an especially valuable feature when you need to leave your vehicle parked for an extended period of time. If engaged, the system will continually monitor the voltage level of the vehicle battery while you are away. If the voltage drops below a p[...]

Remote Starting DOs and DON’Ts DOs • Park in an open, well-ventilated area. • Always engage the parking brake. • Make sure you put the transmission in PARK before shutting down the engine. • Set the air conditioner, heater, defroster and other accessories to the desired levels. • Turn on your vehicle’s “recirculate” feature to war[...]

User-selectable features Your AvantGuard III allows you to set many of its features to your own personal preferences. Although the system’s programming capabilities are very extensive, we have made the programming procedures very simple: to make a change, you just flick the PlainView switch a few times. Once you’ve changed a few settings, you?[...]

b. To select a different feature column, go to step 4. c. To exit program mode, turn the ignition off (you’ll hear 3 chirps and the LED will turn off to indicate exit of programming mode). If driving, just wait 60 seconds and the system will automatically exit program mode. EXAMPLE 1: Turn off siren sound number 2: You can turn each of the siren?[...]

4. Now look up the location on the table of QuietChirps. Note that it’s in column 3, row 5 (latched, centre, latched, centre, latched, centre, wait for the 3-chirp/column 3 confirmation, then 5 momentary presses). After a brief pause, you’ll hear two chirps to confirm that the QuietChirps feature is now on. 5. To exit the program mode, turn the[...]

Table of user-selectable features: 1 chirp = OFF, two chirps = ON Feature Select Column 1 1st latched Column 2 2nd latched Column 3 3rd latched Column 4 4th latched Column 5 5th latched Column 6 6th latched Row 1 1st momentary Sound 1: on /off info on page 26 Add new remote to channel 1 info on page 15 NOTE 1 AutoLock: on /off info on page 25 AutoA[...]