Page 2 - The AvantGuard III system is covered by; WARNING; • NEVER allow children access to the remote controls.
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 Avan...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Standard Features of the AvantGuard III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote Engine Starting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Security and Additional Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Welcome . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Standard Features of the AvantGuard III; Lifetime Warranty; Remote Engine Starting Features; Remote Engine Starting
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 (seewarranty card for full details). ✔ FACT—False Alarm Control and Test — One of many patented Clifford i...
Page 7 - Battery Mode
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...
Page 8 - Security and Additional Convenience Features; — For the utmost in theft prevention, two; Remote Controlled Seat Positioning; — When you remotely disarm, your; UltraSecure Coded Valet Mode; — Other alarms use a “hidden” valet switch; Remote Controlled Valet Mode; — With just a press of a button on your remote; — After you park and turn off the ignition, the; Full-Time Remote Panic with Automatic Door Locking and Unlocking; — If you
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...
Page 9 - Smart Self-Powered Siren with Unbreachable Digital ComLink; — No more fumbling with the keys in the
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...
Page 10 - A Pair of Remotely Adjustable Dual-Zone Sensors; — Both a Digital; Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV; SilentNight; — This user-selectable feature automatically silences the normal; QuietChirp
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...
Page 11 - User-Selectable NightVision Headlight Automation; — All electronics for; Dual-Mode Chirp Silencing; — When you remotely arm or disarm, the siren; One-Step Reset of All User Features; — A simple procedure using the; Built-In Side Light Flasher; — The side lights flash to confirm arming,
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 ...
Page 12 - Remote Controlled Courtesy Lighting; — For your safety and convenience,; Remote Window/Sunroof Closure Capability; — If your vehicle can close the; Smart Remote Boot Release Capability; — An electronic interlock assures; Enhanced User-Selectable AutoArming; — Automatically arms itself; AutoArming Enable/Disable; Advanced CMOS Microcomputers; — Multiple, very large scale integration
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...
Page 13 - Patented Smart AutoTesting
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...
Page 14 - Full-Time Programming Access; — You can easily change the status of dozens; Patented SmartPowerUp II; — When power to the system is disconnected, the
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...
Page 16 - How to use your keychain remote control; Press the LevelShift button twice. This shifts
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...
Page 17 - AND
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...
Page 19 - How to interpret the chirps and side light flashes; Chirps and/or flashes; Disarmed but there was an intrusion attempt while you were away
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...
Page 20 - If you prefer, you may deactivate or reactivate the; Visual acknowledgment:; Five seconds after you exit the vehicle and close all the; Instant AutoArming bypass:; Prevents AutoArming when fueling the vehicle and; Your secret valet code; Your factory-set valet code is the single digit “2.”
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...
Page 21 - Definitions; To enable valet mode; Remote controlled valet mode entry and exit
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...
Page 22 - Setting your own secret valet code; Example; the “set a new secret valet code” feature is in column 4, row 6.; Remote controlled seat positioning
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 ...
Page 23 - Dual sensors; Remote controlled sensor adjustments
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...
Page 24 - d. Piezo Sensor warning zone: “Thump” the top of the window pillar with; Remote controlled override of one or both sensor zones; How to interpret the LED status indicator; System is armed and protecting your vehicle
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...
Page 26 - Smart AutoTesting; Specific malfunction identification:; The system can indicate the specific trigger or; Proximity Sensor; Automatic malfunction bypass
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...
Page 27 - Unbreachable Digital ComLink:; Clifford Electronics’ ingenious Digital ComLink is
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...
Page 28 - Adding new remote controls
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 ...
Page 29 - SmartPowerUp II
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 ...
Page 30 - How to remotely start/shutdown the engine; To drive the vehicle
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 ...
Page 31 - The AutoStart features; Your AvantGuard III has two AutoStart features:; AutoStart Battery Mode:; This is an especially valuable feature when you need to; AutoStart Temperature Mode:; You may set AvantGuard III to AutoStart the; ShortStop; drive the vehicle section on page 28.
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...
Page 32 - Always engage the parking brake.; DON’Ts; You must always exercise good judgment; NEVER allow children access to the remote controls.
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’...
Page 33 - User-selectable features; NOTE
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...
Page 34 - Turn off siren sound number 2:; on; ” in bold type indicates the factory setting. The; EXAMPLE 2: Turn off siren sounds 4 and 6, then turn on QuietChirps:; the momentary side until you here a chirp).
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...
Page 35 - Reset all features
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...
Page 36 - this feature is for installers only; Immediately flip the switch to its latched position, then:
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...
