Clifford AvantGuard III - Manuals

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 ifthe system is disarmed, the engine will be shut down if any of the following occur: • The transmissio...

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 thesystem is armed. Even if a thief were to pull all the fuses or cut all the wires,both the starter and...

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

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 fourtimes the protection. n Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV — The two sensor zones provide full perimeter pr...

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ User-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 ...

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Remote Controlled Courtesy Lighting — For your safety and convenience, when you remotely disarm your AvantGuard III, the interior lights turn on andstay on until you turn on the ignition or for 30 seconds, whichever occurs first. ✔ Remote Window...

Security and Additional Convenience Features (cont.) ✔ Patented Smart AutoTesting — Automatically tests all triggers and sensors every time you remotely arm and warns you if you accidentally arm thesystem with the bonnet, boot or a door ajar. If there is a genuine trigger orsensor malfunction, the s...

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, audiblesignals confirm each feature selection and setting. ✔ Patented SmartPowerUp II — When power to t...

Your 4-button/16-channel remote controls The 4-button/16-channel rosewood-style remote controls are ultra-sophisticatedminiature radio transmitters powered by a tiny 12-volt battery. A weak remote controlbattery will reduce the remote’s range. Electrical interference and even sunspots caninterrupt t...

What each button/channel does Your AvantGuard III remote controls come pre-programmed so that certain channelscommand certain functions. The following chart indicates what each remote controlchannel number does, and how to transmit each channel number. Factory settings of the 16 remote control chann...

TO ACTIVATEOTHER OPTIONSREGARDLESS OFALARM STATE . . . . . . . Button 4 (channel 4) and channels 5–8 and 13–14 (see How touse your keychain remote control on page 14) can activateaccessories such as remote power window control, electric garagedoor and entry gate opener(s), Clifford ACG systems on yo...

Extended accessory power How many times have you parked and turned off the ignition only to realise that youforgot to close one of the power windows? Now your AvantGuard III will continue topower your vehicle’s power windows, car stereo and other accessories even after youpark and turn off the ignit...

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 1-9A two-digit code=XY=any number between 11-99 (excluding numbers with zeros)A three-digit code=XYZ=any number between 111-999 (exclud...

Setting your own secret valet code Since all Clifford systems have the same factory-set valet code, it is highly advisablethat you set your own valet code. You may choose any 1-, 2-, or 3-digit code that doesnot have any zeros. You can also change your valet code whenever you want. Simplywrite down ...

Dual sensors Your AvantGuard III system has both a Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV and aDual-Zone Piezo Sensor. The Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV is a microprocessor-controlled passengercompartment radar sensor that provides full perimeter protection: If someone is lurkingnear your car...

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 youlean over the driver’s seat, but remain silent as you lean toward the window. b. Proximity Sensor warning zone: Lean toward the driver’s wind...

Smart AutoTesting Each time you remotely arm the system, it tests all triggers and sensors. If the bonnet orboot is open when you remotely arm, the system will immediately alert you of theproblem by sounding 4 chirps and 4 side light flashes instead of the usual 2 and 2. If adoor is ajar, you will r...

Smart prior intrusion attempt alert If you hear three chirps when you remotely disarm, it means that a trigger or sensor wasactivated in your absence. When you enter the vehicle and turn on the ignition, the LEDwill flash 1–5 times, pause, then repeat the flash cycle 4 more times. Count the numberof...

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 circuitwires to change the sounds (the change is permanent and cannot be changedagain). Your AvantGuard III siren is different. As shipped from ...

SmartPowerUp II If power to the system is ever removed, SmartPowerUp II ensures the system willautomatically restore itself to its previous state when power is restored. So if a thiefdisconnects the power and then restores it in an attempt to start the car, the system willre-arm and instantly sound ...

Remote Engine Starting How to remotely start/shutdown the engine WARNING: Always exercise caution and common sense when using the remotestarting feature. Never remotely start the engine or engage the AutoStart feature whenthe vehicle is parked in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Never ...

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 systemwill continually monitor the voltage level of the vehicle battery w...

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 theengine. • Set the air conditioner, heater, defroster and other accessories to thedesired levels. • Turn on your vehicle’...

User-selectable features Your AvantGuard III allows you to set many of its features to your own personalpreferences. Although the system’s programming capabilities are very extensive, wehave made the programming procedures very simple: to make a change, you just flickthe PlainView switch a few times...

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 secondsand the system will automatically exit program mode. EXAMPLE 1: Turn off siren s...

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/column3 confirmation, then 5 momentary presses). After a brief pause, you’ll hear twochirps to confirm that the QuietChirps feature is n...

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/offinfo on page 26 Add new remote to channel 1 info on page 1...