Clifford SuperNova II User's Manual
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1. SuperNova II siren electronics limit alarm sounding to five siren duration cycles even if a door is left open in the wake of an intrusion attempt This ensures against battery drain or towing of your vehicle due to noise pollution The system then automatically resets and re arms all other points Y Enhanced User Selectable AutoArming Automatically arms itself passively if you forget May qualify you for an insurance discount that could pay for the system consult your insurance company AutoArming Enable Disable You may disable or re enable AutoArming with just a few flicks of a switch AutoArm amp Lock You may set the system to automatically lock the doors every time the system AutoArms Visual Indication Two parking lights flashes signal that the 30 second countdown to AutoArming has started Instant AutoArm Bypass Just a quick turn of the ignition switch will bypass AutoArming for one cycle perfect when fueling the vehicle The AutoArming feature is automatically restored the next time you park your vehicle Standard Features of the SuperNova ll cont Y Smart Remote Trunk Release Capability An electronic interlock assures that the optional remote trunk release can be activated only when the system is disarmed To further prevent any possibility of unintentional opening of the trunk the interlock also makes sure that the trunk release cannot be remotely activated while driving W Patente2. Since all Clifford systems have the same factory set 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 no zeros in the code then perform the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Enter your current valet code the factory set code is the single digit 2 two presses of the momentary side then latched 3 Press and release the switch s momentary side 16 times To help you count you will hear a single chirp confirmation each time you press the momentary side for a total of 16 chirps 4 Immediately after the 16th chirp press the latched side of the switch enter your new code 5 Wait 3 seconds until you hear 1 chirp and the LED turns off Turn the ignition off after you hear the 1 chirp and the LED has turned off 7 VERY IMPORTANT You must immediately test your new secret valet code Turn on the ignition enter your new code then flip the switch to its latched position The LED will illuminate If it does not the new code you programmed and the one you just entered do not match In such a case the system will revert to the previous code oO Example of setting a new valet code Lets say you want to change the valet code from its original single digit 2 code to a double digit code of 31 You would do
3. all other alarm brands by hotwiring the ignition and flicking an easy to find hidden valet switch Your SuperNova II system has safeguards that absolutely ensure a thief cannot enable the valet mode as a way of turning off your system How To enable valet mode the driver must first enter a secret valet code on the PlainView switch If a thief tries guessing your code after three incorrect entries the siren will sound and the system will not accept any further entries for two minutes Your code will be a 1 to 3 digit number of your choosing Each digit can be any number from 1 to 9 i e the code can be any number between 1 and 999 except those that contain a zero Whenever the system is in valet mode it overrides the AutoArming feature see page 10 and all the security features are turned off At various times you will need to switch the system off For instance when having your car serviced washed or parked by a valet Your factory set valet code is the single digit 2 NOTE If you temporarily lose the use of your remote controls you can disarm The system by enabling valet mode Definitions m Digit A digit is defined as any number from 1 to 9 inclusive m 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 X Y any number between 11 99 excluding numbers with zeros A three digit code X YZ any number between 111 999 excluding numbers with zeros Remember no c
4. detects intrusion related vibrations and impacts while a Glass Tampering Sensor detects any attempts to break any of your car s windows Y Dual Mode Chirp Silencing Your choice of either long term chirp silencing or remote controlled chirp muting whenever you wish w Remote Controlled Courtesy Lighting For your personal safety and convenience when you remotely disarm your SuperNova II the interior lights turn on and stay on until you start the engine or 30 seconds whichever occurs first W Built In Parking Light Flasher Visually confirms door lock and system status W Remote Door Lock Unlock Capability No more fumbling with keys in the dark or bad weather A press of a button on the remote simultaneously arms your system and locks your vehicle s power locks Another press disarms and unlocks some vehicles require optional relays to activate your vehicle s power door locks m User Selectable AutoLock Automatically locks the doors the instant you turn on the ignition to start the engine m User Selectable AutoUnLock Automatically unlocks the doors when you turn off the engine m Deluxe Remote Keyless Entry in Valet Mode Use your remote control to lock and unlock the car doors and remotely activate system accessories even while the system is in valet mode Y Remote Headlight Activation Capability Remotely turn on the headlights to illuminate your way to and from your vehicle requires
5. every time you use the remote control Your remote will never transmit the same code twice and the control unit will never accept the same code twice Thus the code recorded and played back by the thief s code grabber will never be accepted by your SuperNova II Only ACG can make a car alarm impervious to code grabbing and only Clifford systems have ACG with Random Code Encryption 9 How to interpret the chirps and parking light flashes When you use the remote control the system responds with chirps unless the chirp muting feature is turned on and parking light flashes These chirp flash acknowledgments mean Chirps and flashes Meaning 1 Y our system is disarmed or you have remotely exited valet mode see page 13 2 Your system is armed or you have remotely engaged valet mode see page 13 Armed but there is a door open or one of the sensors is malfunctioning Zang mont see Smart AutoTesting on page 14 3 Disarmed but there was an intrusion attempt while you were away see Smart prior intrusion attempt on page 15 4 Armed but the hood or trunk is ajar see Smart AutoTesting on page 14 Enhanced AutoArming If this feature is enabled and you forget to remotely arm the system will automatically arm itself 30 seconds after the vehicle doors are closed For your convenience if you re open any door s within the 30 second countdown AutoArming will restart from the beginning once all doors are closed S
6. remote remote control accessory All remote control codes Frase al 15 2 chirps have been erased program channels in new remote control s Valet code See Setting your own secret valet code on page 12 Set channel Eos Timer has been setto the 4 timer 30sec 17 TIUS 1 chirp interval of your choice ma park g y between 1sec and 2min WARNING If the built in timer controls window sunroof closure on your vehicle DO NOT change the timer setting This requires installer only programming Example To change the AutoArming feature from its factory setting of on to off you would do the following Turn the ignition key to the ON position Enter your valet code then immediately tap and release the momentary side of the PlainView switch 4 times you ll hear a chirp each time you press to help you count to the total of 4 chirps Wait 3 seconds The system will sound one more chirp to confirm that the AutoArming setting is now off 1 chirp off 2 chirps on Turn the ignition off That s all there is to it To change the AutoArming setting back just repeat the procedure Adding new remote controls For other drivers in your family or if you wish to control Clifford systems on your other cars with the same remote control you can buy additional remote controls from any Clifford Dealer or call our Customer Service Department at 800 824 3208 and program them into the system yourself Each SuperNov
7. the following Turn the ignition on enter your current code tap the momentary side of the PlainView switch 16 times press the latched side then enter the new code momentary momentary momentary latched 3 chirps momentary latched 1 chirp center Wait 2 seconds for the system to exit program mode 1 chirp and the LED turns off then turn the ignition off That s all there is to it but be sure to perform step 7 above to verify your new code 12 Optional remote controlled valet mode entry and exit You can even remotely enable or exit valet mode if you have an optional Clifford 4 button 12 channel ACG remote control All you need to do is transmit channel 9 two presses of the side LevelShift button then button 1 In addition to the previously noted indications two parking light flashes will confirm that you have remotely enabled valet mode while a single flash confirms exiting of valet mode Keyless entry in valet mode Even if valet mode is enabled you can still remotely control the convenience features For instance simply press button 1 as if you were disarming and the doors will unlock indicated by one parking light flash and the interior lights will turn on Press button 1 again and the doors lock confirmed by two flashes You can also use the other channels to activate options such as a remote trunk release or remote engine starting Dual Sensor Protection Your SuperNova II has two sensors A Glass Tamperin
8. We have made the programming procedures very simple to make a change you just press the PlainView switch a few times The system comes from the factory with all of its features pre programmed as noted in the table below and on the next page To change any of the settings use the following procedure To restore the feature to its factory setting just repeat the procedure 1 Select the feature you wish to program from the table below and on the following page Note the number of momentary spring loaded presses 2 Turn your vehicle s ignition switch to its ON position 3 Enter your valet code see page 11 on the PlainView switch 4 When the LED turns on immediately press and release the momentary side of the switch the number of times indicated in the third column of the programming table for the feature you selected to help you count you will hear a single chirp confirmation each time you press the momentary side a If noted perform the Secondary action 5 Wait 3 seconds You will hear 1 4 chirps as noted in the Program completion confirmation column and the LED will turn off Turn the ignition off 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for any other features you wish to program Programming table for user selectable features of Program Feature Asin y momentary pnl completion Result g presses confirmation 1 chirp OFF Change state from AutoArming ON 4 2 chirps ON ON to OFF or v
9. World Class Auto Security SuperNova ll Owner s Manual Table of Contents Standard Features ofthe SuperNova ll Welcome cia ao ae RR ee a Re eene de ina Your 3 button 3 channel remote controls lis Anti CodeGrabbing ACG with Random Code Encryption How to interpret the chirps and parking light flashes Enhanced AutoAmming oo ooo ooo co AutoArming enable disable ss Visual acknowledgment aa o AUTOA LOCK s 2 A aea A tee ew E S Instant AutoArming bypass 0 orn Smart trunk release option oos UlfraSecure valet mode o ooo Dennitlons 3 e ood O eR we ee gk ai eN To enable valet mode o Toexitvaletmode ok sos ss a opo oo d X S ER pad Setting your own secret valet code 0 Examples seed A at ERGe xu wena x Remote controlled valet mode entry and exit Keyless entry in valet mode s Dual Sensor Protection oon Selectable starter ignition interrupt 0 0 Table of Contents cont AutoLock and AufoUnLock occ 14 Smart AufoTesting 0 0 ooo 14 Specific malfunction identification les 14 Automatic malfunction bypass 2s 15 TotalRecall M 2a a e Run E get eos Eus 15 Smart prior intrusion attempt alert ollis 15 SmartPowerUO Ih occ 15 FACT False Alarm Control and Test 16 How to interpre
10. a II will respond to as many as four 3 channel ACG and or 12 channel ACG remote controls To add a new remote control to the system use the procedures noted in the User selectable features section on pages 17 18 How to erase the codes of lost or stolen remote controls If one of your remote controls is ever lost or stolen you can erase its digital codes from the system memory to make sure that the missing remote control can never be used to disarm your system To do so use the Erase all channels feature see User selectable features on pages 17 18 This will clear all remote control codes from the system memory Then simply program each remaining and or replacement remote control as noted in the Adding new remote controls section above CLIFFORD World Class Auto Security SuperNova ll is covered by one or more of the following Clifford Electronics 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 For a Clifford Dealer near you call 1 800 CLIFFORD or visit our Internet Website at http www clifford com Copyright Clifford Electronics Inc 1996 31 702C SN20M 696
11. an optional 4 button 12 channel ACG remote control and an optional relay Y Remote Window Sunroof Closure Capability On certain vehicles including several models of Mercedes Benz Jaguar Volkswagen and BMW the system s integrated channel 4 timer and an optional relay can be used to automatically close the power windows and sunroof every time you remotely arm your SuperNova II Standard Features of the SuperNova ll cont W High Output Insignia Siren A loud yet compact siren designed exclusively by Clifford Electronics for far superior performance features reliability and even aesthetics to all other manufacturer s look alike sound alike sirens Ultra Reliability Since sirens are installed in the engine compartment they re continually exposed to an unforgiving environment of extreme temperatures vibrations dirt dust and water which may cause the siren s electronics to fail But the entire electronic circuitry of the SuperNova II siren and all of its components have been designed into the underdash control unit Consequently the electronic circuitry is sheltered from the harsh environment and is no longer the weakest link of the alarm system In fact the calculated mean time between failure MTBF of the Insignia Siren is 10 times better than that of conventional sirens User Selectable Siren Duration You may set the siren wail for your choice of either 30 or 60 seconds Patented Automatic Noise Abatement
12. cle Welcome 1o the world of high technology vehicle security and convenience ses on the purchase of your SuperNova II vehicle security convenience system Clifford Electronics has long been recognized as the world s leading manufacturer of high technology vehicle security systems and accessories In fact Clifford Electronics holds more patents than all other vehicle security manufacturers combined Buying Clifford has always meant buying the best Yet despite all its sophistication you will find your SuperNova II vehicle security system amazingly easy to use never more difficult than a few flicks of a switch or a press of a button on one of your miniature keychain remote controls Your 3 button 3 channel remote controls za The 3 button 3 channel remote controls are indicator sophisticated miniature radio transmitters each powered by a pair of tiny lithium batteries Range is up to 100 feet Weak remote control batteries will reduce range Electrical interference and even sunspots can interrupt the signal from your remote control to the system If this happens repeatedly press the remote control button this works better than holding the button down The 3 button 3 channel remote control is the key to your system You will use your remote control to arm and disarm the system lock and unlock the doors activate the panic feature command options such as a remote trunk release headlight activation power window operation an elec
13. d Smart AutoTesting Automatically tests all system triggers and sensors every time you remotely arm and warns you if you accidentally arm your SuperNova II system with the hood or trunk open If there is a genuine trigger or sensor malfunction the system will specifically identify the problem thereby eliminating time consuming and costly trouble shooting W Patented Malfunction AutoBypass In the unlikely event of a trigger or sensor malfunction your SuperNova II will automatically bypass the malfunction and arm all other points to continue relentless protection of your vehicle W TotalRecall SuperNova I s memory stores the identity of the last trigger or sensor activated This provides an invaluable diagnostic means since whenever you wish the system will visually identify the last activated trigger or sensor Patented Smart Prior Intrusion Attempt Alert When you return to your vehicle and remotely disarm your SuperNova II a special chirp and parking light flash sequence will audibly and visually alert you from a distance if an intrusion attempt was foiled while you were away Your SuperNova II will even identify the specific trigger or sensor that detected the intrusion attempt W Patented Remote Control Code Learning Just a few flicks of a switch lets you match to the system up to 4 different 3 channel and or 12 channel ACG Clifford remote controls Just as easily a lost or stolen remote control can be delet
14. e siren while immobilizing the vehicle If your car is to be serviced by a mechanic just put the system in valet mode via the remote control see Optional remote controlled valet mode entry and exit on page 13 If the mechanic needs to interrupt power your system will automatically return to its valet mode state when power is restored there will be no alarm activation and no need to provide your mechanic with your remote control and instructions on how to use it Tf your vehicle has a factory installed feature that turns off or dims the interior courtesy lights several seconds after you exit the vehicle the system cannot provide this indication 15 FACT False Alarm Control and Test With FACT you ll never experience repeated false alarms If the Insignia Siren goes off DO NOT remotely disarm the system allow it to run for the full siren duration Before sounding the siren a second time the system automatically checks for another activated trigger to verify that an intrusion is in progress Should the siren sound again you will know for sure that someone is tampering with your vehicle To disable FACT see User selectable features on pages 17 18 How to interpret the LED status indicator The LED on your car s dashboard or console will inform you of the system status Off System is disarmed and in normal operating mode e valet mode is off On Valet mode is on the vehicle can be driven or serviced without
15. e vehicles require optional relays to activate your vehicle s power door locks 13 AutoLock and AutoUnLock For your safety and that of your passengers the vehicle doors will automatically lock the instant you turn on the ignition to start the engine see User selectable features on pages 17 18 When you turn the ignition off to shut down the engine the AutoUnLock feature automatically unlocks the doors To suit your preferences you may turn off either or both the AutoLock and or AutoUnLock features There are a total of four possibilities AutoLock on while AutoUnLock is off or vice versa The other two combinations are both AutoLock and AutoUnLock on or both off Smart AutoTesting Each time you remotely arm your SuperNova II it automatically performs an extensive test of all system triggers and sensors If the hood or trunk is open when you remotely arm the system will immediately alert you of the problem by sounding 4 chirps and 4 parking light flashes instead of the usual 2 and 2 simply disarm shut the hood or trunk and re arm to reactivate monitoring of that trigger point If a door is ajar or if one of the sensors is malfunctioning you will receive the usual 2 chirps and 2 flashes then 5 seconds later there will be 4 chirps and 4 flashes The door ajar warning will not work on vehicles that have factory delayed courtesy lights NOTE Since this is a warning indication you will hear the 4 ch
16. ed from the system memory Y Control Unit with 4 Channels For remote controlled system operation and accessories use of channel 4 requires an optional 4 button 12 channel ACG remote control 6 Standard Features of the SuperNova ll cont Y Advanced CMOS Microcomputer Very large scale integration VLSI microprocessor commands and monitors all system functions more than 1 000 000 times per second yet it draws less power than the vehicle s clock so it won t deplete your car battery like other alarms W Selectable Starter Ignition Interrupt You may choose either a fault proof mode which lets you start the engine even in the unlikely event of a system malfunction or ultra secure mode that ensures a thief won t be able to start the vehicle even if he finds the system control unit and disconnects it Y Hood Trunk Trigger Input For full perimeter protection of the engine compartment and trunk contents may require optional pin switches W High Luminescence LED Status Indicator Adds visual deterrence and identifies system status Y Patented SmartPowerUp I When power to the system is disconnected the system s non volatile memory always remembers the last state armed disarmed or valet mode and returns to that 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 immobilizing the vehi
17. g Sensor that can detect attempts to break any of the vehicle s windows and a Piezo Sensor that detects intrusion related vibrations and impacts This provides twice the level of protection offered by most other brands of car alarms For an even greater level of security consider Clifford Electronics optional sensors OmniSensor a digital analysis vibration impact sensor and or the Digital Dual Zone Proximity Sensor IV a passenger compartment radar sensor particularly important for convertible and other open top vehicles Selectable starter ignition interrupt At the time of installation you can select whether your SuperNova II interrupts the starter line or the ignition line To verify which line is electronically interrupted enter the vehicle close the doors arm the system while inside the vehicle then try to start the engine If the engine cranks but does not start the ignition is bypassed If it does not crank at all the starter is disabled In addition the starter ignition interrupt will be set in either Fault Proof mode which lets you start the engine even in the unlikely event of a complete system failure or Super Security mode that ensures a thief won t be able to start the engine even if he cuts all the wires or finds the system control unit and disconnects it Changing the mode requires a minor relay wiring change and installer only programming Your local Authorized Clifford Dealer can make the changes for you Som
18. having to disarm Flashing System is armed and protecting your vehicle Pause between flashes Either a malfunction see page 14 or an intrusion was attempted see page 15 High output Insignia Siren All the siren electronics are in the system control unit rather than the siren itself This protects them from heat dirt and exposure to the elements other alarm companies sirens are far more susceptible to failure Your SuperNova II also provides these additional features m Long term chirp silencing Whenever you wish you may silence your SuperNova II s arm and disarm chirps until you decide to restore them The parking light flashes will continue to provide visual confirmation of remote controlled arming and disarming See User selectable features on pages 17 18 m Remote controlled chirp muting Remote controlled chirp muting capabilities are especially valuable when parking late at night in a quiet residential area or any other time when you want to arm or disarm silently To arm or disarm silently simply press button 3 on your remote control instead of the usual button 1 W Siren duration When the system detects an intrusion attempt the alarm is set to sound for 30 seconds However if you prefer you may change it to 60 seconds See the User selectable features section on pages 17 18 16 User selectable features Your SuperNova II allows you to set many of its features to your own personal preferences
19. he thief replays the code to disarm the alarm and unlock your car s doors ACG with Random Code Encryption makes thieves code grabbers completely useless because each time you press the button on your remote control a different random code is transmitted yet the system will flawlessly recognize and respond to your transmitter s new code and ignore all others W Full Time Remote Panic with Automatic Door Locking and Unlocking If you feel threatened you can with just a fingertip touch on your remote control sound the siren flash the parking lights and unlock your vehicle s power door locks for quick entry into your car without fumbling with your keys If you press the panic button while driving the siren will sound the lights will flash and the doors will lock to shield you from the assailant some vehicles require optional relays to control the power locks W Ultrasecure Coded Valet Mode Ensures that no thief can turn off your SuperNova II like they can all other brands of alarms m Optional Remote Controlled Valet Mode Entry and Exit With the optional 4 button 12 channel ACG remote control you can command the system to enter or exit valet mode with just a press of button from 100 feet away Parking light flashes confirm valet mode entry and exit This optional remote also allows you to command yet another system accessory 3 Standard Features of the SuperNova ll cont W Dual Sensor Protection A Piezo Sensor
20. ice versa AutoArm OFF 5 A 1 chirp OFF Change state from amp Lock 2 chirps ON OFF to ON or vice versa 1 chirp OFF Change state from FACT ON E 2 chirps ON ON to OFF or vice versa 1 chirp OFF Change state from cuotas SON l 2 chirps ON ON to OFF or vice versa 1 chirp OFF Change state from AutoUnLock ON a m 2 chirps 0N ON to OFF or vice versa Chirp ON 9 a 1 chirp OFF Change state from confirmation 2 chirps ON ON to OFF or vice versa Siren 30 sec 10 _ 1 chirp 60sec Change duration from 30 to duration 2 chirps 30sec 60 seconds or vice versa Agd a new Button 1 channel 1 code remote to 11 E channel 1 Press remote control button 1 1 chirp of the new remote control arm disarm has been memorized continued 17 of Program Feature m y momentary ppal completion Result g presses confirmation Add a new remote to Button 2 channel 2 code channel 2 f optional 12 Press remote control button 2 2 chirps ofthe new remote control remote has been memorized accessory Add a new remote to Button 3 channel 3 code of channel 3 13 Press remote control button 3 3 chirps the new remote control silent has been memorized arm disarm Add a new remote to Press remote control button 4 Button 4 channel 4 code channel 4 14 of the optional 4 chirps of the new remote control optional 4 button 12 channel ACG has been memorized
21. irps even if you have the chirp muting feature turned on m Specific malfunction identification The system can also indicate the specific malfunctioning trigger or sensor If you get the 4 chirp 4 flash signal upon arming perform the following to identify the malfunctioning trigger or sensor 1 Remotely disarm then turn on the ignition The LED status indicator inside your vehicle will be blinking pause then repeat 2 Count the number of blinks in one cycle between pauses for your convenience the blink cycle repeats a total of 5 times and refer to the chart below 1 blink Piezo Sensor or Glass Tampering Sensor 2 blinks Door trigger 3 blinks Hood or trunk trigger 4 blinks A thief tried guessing your valet code see page 11 Some vehicles require optional relays to activate your vehicle s power door locks Tf your vehicle has a factory installed feature that turns off or dims the interior courtesy lights several seconds after you exit the vehicle the system cannot provide this indication 14 Automatic malfunction bypass To provide protection even if a component malfunctions the system automatically bypasses any faulty point and arms all other triggers and sensors to provide the utmost possible protection until you can have the system serviced by your local Authorized Clifford Dealer TotalRecall The system s memory records the identity of the last activated or malfunctioning t
22. ode can have a zero PlainView switch A rocker switch mounted on the dashboard or console The switch has three positions 1 Latched 2 Center 3 Spring loaded momentary When you press the latched side the switch remains in its pressed position When you press the momentary side the switch bounces back to the center position Entering a digit To enter a digit you tap press and release on the momentary side of the PlainView switch the number of times corresponding to the numeral of the digit to be entered followed by pressing to the latched side then returning the switch to its center position Entering a code If your code has only one digit enter the code as described in Entering a digit If your code has more than one digit just repeat the above for each digit of your code 11 To enable valet mode 1 Turn the ignition switch to its ON position or start the engine 2 Enter your secret valet code on the PlainView switch the LED will turn on then return the switch to its center position 3 You now have 10 seconds to press the latched position to enter valet mode The LED will glow continually for on going visual confirmation of valet mode To exit valet mode 1 Turn the ignition switch to its ON position or start the engine 2 Hlick the switch back to its center position The LED will turn off to confirm that the system is now in its normal operating mode Setting your own secret valet code
23. on the optional 4 button 12 channel ACG TURN ON THE remote control can optionally turn on the headlights for any HEADLIGHTS OR TO ACTIVATE A duration of your choice between one second and two minutes DIFFERENT OPTION the factory setting is 30 seconds see User selectable features on pages 17 18 Or this output may be set to automatically close the power windows and sunroof on certain vehicles Or the system s channel 4 output may control a different optional accessory such as the IntelliStart remote engine starter Anti CodeGrabbing ACG with Random Code Encryption A Clifford exclusive that protects you and your automobile from the most effective and onerous car stealing device ever used by car thieves a code grabber Code grabbers are far more effective and efficient than scanning Unlike scanners that sequentially transmit one digital code after another until they hit the correct code to disarm the alarm a process that may take minutes to years depending on the system s total number of codes code grabbers literally record from hundreds of feet away the code sent by your car alarm remote control Then the thief simply plays back the code when you re gone 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 use complex digital signal processing and unbreachable encryption to randomly change the digital code
24. rigger or sensor which allows your installer to instantly track down a malfunction To identify the trigger or sensor held in the system s memory use the following procedure 1 With the ignition OFF flick the PlainView valet switch to its latched side 2 Press button to arm the system then again to disarm 3 The LED will blink 1 4 times to indicate the most recently activated trigger or sensor For your convenience the blink cycle will pause and repeat a total of 5 times 4 Write down the number of blinks between pauses and refer to the chart below 1 blink Piezo Sensor or Glass Tampering Sensor 2 blinks Door trigger 3 blinks Hood or trunk trigger 4 blinks A thief tried guessing your valet code see page 11 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 or start the engine the LED will blink 1 4 times pause then repeat the blink cycle 4 more times Count the number of blinks in one cycle and refer to the chart above 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 th
25. t the LED status indicator ls 16 High output Insignia Siren 2 222 16 Long term chirp silencing orn 16 Remote controlled chiro muting 22s 16 Sirer GUIQTION yaa ea Ru ede ah Ges m BR Ew gh da 16 User selectable features oon 17 Programming Table for user selectable features 17 18 EXAMPLE 2 aa Rbk ty eR Wek nao ie a Re ee e A aa 18 Adding new remote controls aoaaa aaa 19 How to erase the codes of lost or stolen remote controls 19 Standard Features of the SuperNova ll Ww Lifetime Warranty For as long as you own the vehicle Clifford will repair or replace the control unit and remote controls free of charge see warranty card for full details iW FACT False Alarm Control and Test One of many patented Clifford innovations FACT absolutely positively ends recurring false alarms W A Pair of 3 Button 3 Channel Remote Controls Fingertip command from a typical range of 100 feet W Antiscan Some car thieves still use scanners that transmit one digital code after another until they hit the one code that disarms the alarm AntiScan blocks scanners to prevent disarming by anyone other than you W Anti CodeGrabbing ACG with Random Code Encryption A code grabber is a new device that lets a thief record and capture off the air from a distance the digital code transmitted by your remote control whenever you arm your car When you leave t
26. tric garage door interface or even remote starting of the engine and heater or air conditioner TO ARM Press button 1 once You will hear two chirps and the parking THE SYSTEM lights will flash twice The dashboard LED will flash repeatedly and the car doors will automatically lock TO DISARM Press button 1 again One chirp and one parking light flash THE SYSTEM confirms disarming In addition the doors will automatically unlock and the interior lights will turn on and stay on for 30 seconds or until you start the engine whichever occurs first TO SILENTLY Press button 3 The system will arm or disarm with all the ARM OR DISARM indications noted above except the chirp acknowledgments Some vehicles require optional relays to activate your vehicle s power locks TO ACTIVATE Press button for 3 seconds The parking lights will flash THE PANIC repeatedly and the siren will blare for 30 or 60 seconds FEATURE S quand user selectable or until you press button 1 again to turn it off If the ignition is on indicating you are in the car the doors will automatically lock to prevent an assailant from entering If the ignition is off the doors will unlock allowing you to enter immediately without fumbling with your keys TO REMOTELY Button 2 can control an optional remote trunk release OPEN THE TRUNK Pressing button 2 while the alarm is disarmed will remotely open the trunk TO REMOTELY A press of button 4
27. uperNova II has these additional AutoArming features m AutoArming enable disable If you prefer you may deactivate or reactivate the AutoArming feature See User selectable features on pages 17 18 B Visual acknowledgment Five seconds after you exit the vehicle and close all the doors the parking lights will flash twice to confirm that the AutoArming countdown is progressing Then 25 seconds later the system will AutoArm E AutoArm amp Lock To ensure you can t accidentally lock your keys inside the car the system is factory set not to lock the doors upon AutoArming To change this setting see User selectable features on pages 17 18 E Instant AutoArming bypass Prevents AutoArming when fueling the vehicle and other times when you wish to temporarily bypass the AutoArming feature To activate Instant AutoArming Bypass rapidly turn the ignition switch to ON then OFF You will hear a single siren chirp to confirm that the system will not AutoArm Your SuperNova II will revert to its normal operating mode when you next start the engine Smart trunk release option If the remote trunk release feature was installed you may use remote control button 2 to remotely pop the trunk Your system has a built in electronic interlock to prevent unintentional activation of the remote trunk release when you drive or when the system is armed 10 UltraSecure Coded Valet Mode Your secret valet code In seconds thieves can disable
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