User manual CLIFFORD 58

[. . . ] Electronic Scan Prevention (ESP) -- ESP blocks electronic scanner codes to prevent disarming of your vehicle by anyone but you. Remote Panic with Safety LocksTM -- In a threatening situation, you can activate the siren, flash the parking lights and unlock the doors for immediate entry into your vehicle (requires optional relays). Interior Light Illumination Capability -- When remotely disarmed, the alarm system turns on the interior lights for 30 seconds or until the ignition key is turned on (requires an optional relay). Multi-Zone Protection -- Offers full perimeter security with separate trigger connections for the doors, hood and trunk (may require optional switches). 1 AMX58 Owner's Manual þ Previous Intrusion Alert -- Audibly warns you if the alarm was triggered while you were away. [. . . ] Obstructions, radio interference, cellular transmissions or a weak remote control battery may reduce the range or interrupt transmission. (If the system does not immediately respond, release and press the button again. This works better than holding the button down. ) The second remote can be used by a second driver, or kept as a spare. (Note: AviGloTM remote controls are not compatible with the AMX58. ) Additional remote controls or batteries can be purchased from any authorized Prime Dealer, or by calling Prime Security toll-free at 1-800-253-0334 (within the U. S. ) or 1-847-215-2233. n To Arm The System -- The alarm can be programmed for active or passive arming. Active arming means the alarm can only be armed by the remote control. See the "Programming Table for System Features" on page 8. n Active Arming. The siren will chirp twice, the parking lights will flash twice, the doors will lock, * the LED will flash slowly and the starter will be disabled. ** Passive Arming. When the interior lights turn off, the LED will flash rapidly for 30 seconds to indicate the system is passive arming. The LED will then flash slowly to indicate the system is armed and the starter is disabled. (At any time during passive arming, you may actively arm the alarm. ) n n To Disarm the System -- Press remote button #1 for 1-2 seconds. The siren will chirp once, the parking lights will flash once, the doors will unlock, the interior lights will turn on (if the optional interior light illunination relay was installed), the LED will turn off and the starter will be enabled. * If your system was installed with the door lock/unlock fea ture, all other door lock/unlock related features will apply. ** If the optional starter disable was installed, all starter disable related features will apply. 3 AMX58 Owner's Manual n Remote-Controlled Silent Arm/Disarm -- Press remote buttons #1 and #2 at the same time. n Silent Arm Indications. The parking lights will flash twice, the doors will lock, the starter will be disabled* and the LED will flash slowly. The parking lights will flash once, the doors will unlock, the starter will be enabled and the LED will turn off. n n Interior Light Illumination Capability -- When the alarm system is remotely disarmed, the vehicle's interior light(s) will turn on for 30 seconds or until the ignition key is turned on (requires an optional relay). To Activate an Accessory -- Press remote button #2 for 1-2 seconds to activate an optional accessory such as trunk release, remote engine starter or a remote control garage door opener. Valet Switch -- The valet switch is a small hidden toggle switch which can only be controlled with the use of your ignition key. In the event of a lost or stolen remote control, you can activate the Protected Valet Mode to bypass (shut off) the alarm functions. BE SURE TO ASK YOUR DEALER TO SHOW YOU WHERE THE VALET SWITCH IS LOCATED. n n n Protected Valet Mode -- You can place your system in Protected Valet Mode when your car is being serviced by mechanics, car wash personnel or driven by valet attendants, and still maintain possession of your remote control(s). While in Protected Valet Mode, all alarm functions are bypassed to prevent undesired or accidental arming. n To Turn on Protected Valet Mode 1. Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position or start the vehicle. The LED will turn on solid red to indicate the alarm is in Protected Valet Mode. 4 AMX58 Owner's Manual n To Turn off Protected Valet Mode 1. [. . . ] Alarm State Memory -- If your vehicle's battery is disconnected and later reconnected, the system will automatically return to its last state prior to disconnection, whether it was armed, disarmed or in Protected Valet Mode. For example, if a mechanic disconnects the battery while the alarm is disarmed or in Protected Valet Mode, he won't trigger the alarm when he reconnects the battery. If a thief removes power while the alarm is armed, and reconnects it, the alarm will instantly sound, the parking lights will flash and the starter will be disabled. n n n 6 AMX58 Owner's Manual n How to Interpret the Chirps and Parking Light Flashes When you press the remote control buttons, the system will respond with chirps (unless you have the chirp muting feature turned on or the system is in Valet Mode) and flashes of the parking lights to indicate the system status. An explanation of these chirp/flash acknowledgments is as follows: Explanation Disarming of the alarm Arming of the alarm Armed and there is a sensor malfunction (automatically bypassed) Disarmed and there was an intrusion attempt Armed and there is a trigger malfunction (automatically bypassed) Number of chirps and flashes 1 2 2 and then 4 3 4 7 AMX58 Owner's Manual User-Programmable Features All system and remote control programmable features are accomplished by turning the ignition key "ON" (or starting the engine) and flicking the valet switch on and off a preset number of times. [. . . ]