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  • Clifford AvantGuard 3 | Owners Guide - Page 1
    World-Class Auto SecurityTM III AvantGuard Owner's Manual
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    AvantGuard III on a vehicle that has a manual transmission poses an EXTREME SAFETY RISK! Never install a Clifford remote engine starting product on a manual start or use the ShortStop feature with a person or pet in the car (exhaust fumes may leak into the passenger compartment). • In case of
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    Table of Contents Standard Features of the AvantGuard III 4 Remote Engine Starting Features 5 Security and Additional Convenience Features 6 Welcome 13 Your 4-button/16-channel remote controls 14 How to use your keychain remote
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    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 22 How to interpret the LED status indicator 22 Automatic battery-saving mode 22 NightVision 23 FACT- False Alarm
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    29 Remote Starting DOs and DON'Ts 30 User-selectable features 31 How to change a user-selectable feature 31 Step-by-step programming instructions 31 EXAMPLE 1: Turn off siren sound number 2 32 EXAMPLE 2: Turn off siren sounds 4 and 6, then turn on QuietChirps 32 Reset all features 33
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    disarm the alarm and unlock the doors. Within seconds, your car is just another theft statistic. Fortunately, Clifford's Anti-CodeGrabbing (ACG) randomly . That makes code-grabbing useless against Clifford systems. Maximum Range - AvantGuard III's ElectroLoop Antenna maximises remote control range
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    , remotely lock the doors and arm the alarm without shutting down the engine. Petrol & Diesel Compatibility- The AvantGuard III works with any AutoStart Features- AvantGuard III provides these AutoStart features: n Battery Mode - You may command the system to continually monitor the vehicle battery
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    can change your code. No thief can breach the security of Clifford's coded valet switch even if he tries entering codes at random. AvantGuard III will continue to provide power to your vehicle's power windows, car stereo and any other components on the vehicle's accessory line until one of the doors
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    for sure whether or not it is your car. n Ultra-Reliability - Clifford Electronics' unique design and rugged construction ensure car while the engine is running, AvantGuard III automatically relocks the doors after you accelerate. If you prefer, you can set the system to automatically lock the doors
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    times the protection. n Digital Dual-Zone Proximity Sensor IV - The two sensor zones provide full perimeter protection: If someone is lurking near your car, the system sounds a one-second warning tone, but if a thief leans into the passenger compartment through an open window, the system instantly
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    your safety and that of other motorists, when driving at twilight, the car's headlights automatically turn on at dusk and switch off at dawn. n . n RainCheck - When the windscreen wipers are turned on, the AvantGuard III automatically turns on the headlights to increase your vehicle's visibility to
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    and convenience, when you remotely disarm your AvantGuard III, the interior lights turn on and close the power windows/sunroof via the driver's door key (including several models of Mercedes Benz, BMW system up to 4 different 16-channel Clifford remote controls. Just as easily, a lost or stolen
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    , the system will specifically identify the problem, thereby eliminating time-consuming and costly trouble-shooting. Patented Malfunction AutoBypass with Automatic Monitoring - In the unlikely event of a trigger or sensor malfunction, AvantGuard III will automatically bypass the malfunction and
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    Siren will instantly sound and the starter and ignition systems will remain immobilised. If the thief then restores power in an attempt to start the car, the system will re-arm and again sound the siren, flash the side lights and continue its immobilisation of the starter and ignition until you
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    "trillions of remote control codes" - but Clifford's ACG feature stops them dead in their tracks. AvantGuard III's unique PlainView Coded Valet Switch ensures that no thief or joy-rider can turn off your AvantGuard III like they can with all other car alarm brands. For total freedom from incorrectly
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    and disarm the system, start and stop the engine, lock and unlock the doors, activate the panic feature, adjust the sensors, enable/exit valet mode, turn radar sensor and command options such as a remote boot release, garage door interface, and/or other options. How to use your keychain remote
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    Your AvantGuard III many button button? times? number 1 arm or disarm and lock or unlock the doors no - 1 pop the boot* (if the system is disarmed) 2 AND no a Clifford system on another car yes three times 1 14 activate optional accessory or control a Clifford system on another car yes
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    will flash twice. The dashboard LED will flash repeatedly and the car doors will automatically lock. On certain vehicles, if so wired, the 30. Channel 5 (LevelShift once, then button THE ENGINE 1) instructs your AvantGuard III to remotely start your vehicle's engine and any preset accessories
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    instantly disarming the alarm and unlocking the doors. It's like giving the thief your car keys. Non-Clifford alarms can be defeated that easily. In contrast, Clifford systems with ACG use complex digital signal back by the thief's code-grabber will never be accepted by your AvantGuard III. 17
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    Now your AvantGuard III will continue to power your vehicle's power windows, car stereo your keys inside the car, the system is factory-set not to lock the doors upon AutoArming. To car serviced, washed or parked by a valet. Your factory-set valet code is the single digit "2." Remember: When your car
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    can still use the remote control to command the system's convenience features. For instance, simply press button 1 (channel 1) as if you were disarming and the doors will unlock (confirmed by one side light flash) and the interior lights will turn on. Press button 1 again and the
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    Setting your own secret valet code Since all Clifford systems have the same factory-set valet code, it is remote controls and four different memory positions. The two remote controls that came with your AvantGuard III have been preset to activate your vehicle's memory positions #1 and #2. You can
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    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 Clifford
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    the system. How to interpret the LED status indicator The LED on your car's dashboard or console will inform you of the system status: LED Condition off) On Valet mode is on, the vehicle can be driven or serviced without having to disarm Flashing System is armed and protecting your vehicle
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    are built into your AvantGuard III: n User-selectability seconds of entering the structure. n When you park your car at night: NightVision keeps the headlights on for any duration of rain during daylight hours. n Manual control of headlights: If you wish to manually turn on the headlights, simply
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    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, serviced by your local Authorised Clifford Dealer. If you accidentally armed the system with the bonnet, boot or a door open, just close the open point and the system will again monitor
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    system AutoLock the doors the instant the boot. Your AvantGuard III has a Clifford Electronics' ingenious Digital ComLink is a serial communications link for authorised servicing, the siren car's battery. Clifford's problem. Once the back-up battery is charged, the chirps will automatically be
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    resets, rearms and monitors all other points to provide the utmost possible protection. Adding new remote controls For other drivers in your family, you can buy additional 16-channel remote controls from any Clifford Dealer and program them into the system yourself. Each AvantGuard III will respond
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    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 your vehicle is to be serviced by a mechanic, just put the system in need to provide your mechanic with your remote control and instructions on how to use it. 27
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    going visual confirmation. When the engine is running under the control of your AvantGuard III, you may, if you wish, shut down the engine by again and the interior lights will turn on. 2. Enter the vehicle and close the door, but do not press the brake pedal nor move the transmission out of park.
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    soon as you drive your car. n AutoStart Dual Mode: This mode selection instructs the system to monitor both the battery voltage and on the remote control. The engine will continue to idle under the control of your AvantGuard III for up to 30 minutes. 5. When you have completed your errand, just use
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    the vehicle is in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. • NEVER remotely start or use the ShortStop feature with a person or pet in the car (exhaust fumes may leak into the passenger compartment). • In case of transmission slippage, NEVER remotely start the engine if you or someone else is
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    times. Once you've changed a few settings, you'll find that programming AvantGuard III is so easy that you can even do it while driving! The system examples on page 32 to get the hang of it. Step-by-step programming instructions 1. Refer to the Table of user-selectable features and make note of the
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    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
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    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
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    page 20 NOTE 6 AutoArm & Lock: on/off info on page 18 Post-parking and remote headlight Door ajar warning/delayed duration: 1sec-2.0min (30sec) courtesy lights info on pages 15 and 23 NOTE 5 positions, in any combination. 34 35 © Copyright Clifford Electronics, Inc., 1997 31-707B/AG3OM/597
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Owner's Manual
World-Class Auto Security
TM
AvantGuard
III