Clifford Concept ACE 300 User's Manual
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1. Press channel Causes the system to LevelShift many button number button times number 1 arm or disarm and lock or unlock the doors no 1 2 optionally pop the trunk if the system is disarmed no 2 3 Silently arm or disarm no 3 4 activate optional accessory function 1 no 4 5 remotely enter or exit valet mode see page 9 yes once 1 6 activate optional accessory function 2 yes once 2 7 activate optional accessory function 3 yes once 3 8 activate optional accessory function 4 yes once 4 9 activate optional accessory function 5 yes twice 1 10 activate optional accessory function 6 yes twice 2 11 activate optional accessory function 7 yes twice 3 12 activate optional accessory function 8 yes twice 4 TO ARM Press button 1 channel 1 once You will hear two chirps and THE SYSTEM the parking lights will flash twice The dashboard LED will flash repeatedly and the car doors will automatically lock TO DISARM Press button 1 channel 1 again One chirp and one parking THE SYSTEM light flash 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 channel 3 The system will arm or disarm ARM OR DISARM with all the indications noted above except the chirp acknowledgments TO ACTIVATE Press button 1 channel 1 for 3 seconds The parking lights2. THE PANIC will flash repeatedly and the siren will blare for 30 seconds or FEATURE sassoni 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 channel 2 can optionally pop the trunk when the OPEN THE TRUNK system is disarmed Pressing button 2 while the system is armed will not activate this option to ensure against false alarms TO ACTIVATE Button 4 channel 4 and channels 6 12 see How to use your OTHER OPTIONS keychain remote control on page 6 can activate accessories i such as the IntelliStart remote engine starter remote power Fe window control electric garage door and entry gate opener s ACE 300 systems on your other vehicles etc What about channel 5 Channel 5 controls remote valet mode entry exit see page 9 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 dependin
3. again you will know for sure that someone is tampering with your vehicle To disable FACT see User selectable features on pages 13 14 High output siren Loud siren wail when the system detects an intrusion Your ACE 300 also provides these additional features W Long term chirp silencing Whenever you wish you may silence your ACE 300 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 13 14 W 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 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 the siren while immobilizing the vehicle If your vehicle is to be serviced by a mechanic just put the system in valet mode via the remote control see Remote controlled valet mode entry and exit on page 9 If the mechanic needs to interrupt power your system will automatically retu
4. 1 channel 5 code channel 5 17 button once then press 5 chirps of the new remote control remote button 1 has been memorized valet mode All remote control codes ci 19 2 chirps have been erased program in new remote control s 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 Flick the valet switch back and forth 4 times you ll hear a chirp each time 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 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 and program them into the system yourself Each ACE 300 will respond to as many as four 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 13 14 14 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
5. World Class Auto Security ACE 300 Owner s Manual Table of Contents Standard Features of the ACE 300 lle 3 Your 4 button 12 channel remote controls 0 6 How to use your keychain remote control 6 What each button channel does 0 0 0 0 7 Anti CodeGrabbing ACG with Random Code Encryption 8 Enhanced AutoArming M LL 9 AutoArming enable disable ss 9 AUTOAMYIKEOCK 5 s riu ead Lap ded dog Mode dp fee RU x 9 Instant AutoArming bypass LL 9 Valetrmode eck oua x we dpa AE a d UT ande e Sede PR 9 To enable valet mode ww 5 ons 9 To exit valet mode ww aaa a a a e 9 Remote controlled valet mode entry and exit 9 Keyless entry in valet mode LL 9 How to interpret the chirps and parking light flashes 10 Selectable starter ignition interrupt LL 10 AutoLock and AufoUnLOCk M oo 10 Dual level tampering warning LL 10 Smart trunk release option LL 10 Table of Contents cont Smart AufoTesting pa rad oaoaraa a A a nn 11 Specific malfunction identification e 11 Automatic malfunction bypass 11 TOTAIRE COM as us m aute uc ghe ne hen ba xS S 11 Smart prior intrusion attempt alert LL 12 PIEZO Sensor c og s x ARRA Ae dr de eno Dem e e BEG 12 FACT False Alarm Control and Test 12 High output siren LL 12 Long term chirp silencing oo e e 12 Remote controlled chirp muting oaaae aa
6. Your choice of either long term chirp silencing or remote controlled chirp muting whenever you wish w 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 m AutoArming Enable Disable You may disable or re enable AutoArming with just a few flicks of a switch m AutoArm Lock You may set the system to automatically lock the doors every time the system AutoArms m Instant AutoArm Bypass Just two quick turns 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 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 All Electronic Piezo Sensor An all electronic vibration impact sensor that delivers the utmost reliability and provides more accurate discrimination between genuine intrusion attempts and non threatening conditions like a large truck passing by that cause other sensors to false alarm W Patented Smart AutoTesting Automatically tests all system trigg
7. a a 12 omartPowerUpTM IL Lor tog ge RE a BRE ie BR os RG 12 User selectable features LL 13 14 EXAMPLE 3 ek di de Bon a Sed WOR a A as 14 Adding new remote controls 2s l4 How to erase the codes of lost or stolen remote controls 15 Standard Features of the ACE 300 W 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 W FACTM False Alarm Control and Test One of many patented Clifford innovations FACT absolutely positively ends recurring false alarms W A Pair of 4 Button 12 Channel Remote Controls Fingertip command from a typical range of 100 feet wW 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 the 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 t
8. cator will blink once every second this indicates level 1 m To transmit either channel 5 6 7 or 8 Press the LevelShift button once This shifts buttons 1 4 to level 2 channels 5 8 Then press the desired button within the next 7 seconds For instance to transmit channel 5 press the LevelShift button once then press button 1 While you transmit you ll notice that the LED indicator blinks twice pauses blinks twice etc this indicates level 2 W To transmit channel 9 10 11 or 12 Press the LevelShift button twice This shifts buttons 1 4 to level 3 channels 9 12 Then press the corresponding button within the next 7 seconds For instance to transmit channel 12 press the LevelShift button twice then press button 4 While you transmit you ll notice that the LED blinks three times pauses blinks three times etc this indicates level 3 NOTE One second after you stop transmitting level 2 or level 3 channels 5 12 the remote control automatically returns to level 1 channels 1 4 What each button channel does Your ACE 300 remote controls come pre programmed so that certain channels command certain functions If you wish you can actually assign any channel to any function see pages 13 14 The following chart indicates what each remote control channel number does and how to transmit each channel number Transmitting Press the How
9. el Clifford ACG remote controls Just as easily a lost or stolen remote control can be deleted from the system memory w Control Unit with 5 Channels For remote controlled system operation and remote controlled accessories wv 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 w 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 W Patented SmartPowerUp Il 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 vehicle 5 You
10. ers and sensors every time you remotely arm and warns you if you accidentally arm your ACE 300 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 ACE 300 will automatically bypass the malfunction and arm all other points to continue relentless protection of your vehicle Standard Features of the ACE 300 cont W TotalRecall ACE 300 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 W Patented Smart Prior Intrusion Attempt Alert When you return to your vehicle and remotely disarm your ACE 300 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 ACE 300 will even identify the specific trigger or sensor that detected the intrusion attempt W High Output Siren Loud siren wail for 30 seconds when the alarm detects an intrusion attempt The system then automatically resets and rearms wW Patented Remote Control Code Learning Just a few flicks of a switch lets you match to the system up to 4 different 12 chann
11. g 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 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 ACE 300 Only ACG can make a car alarm impervious to code grabbing and only Clifford systems have ACG with Random Code Encryption 8 Enhanced AutoArming If this feature is enabled and you forget to remotely arm ACE 300 automatically arms itself 30 seconds after the 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 ACE 300 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 13 14 m AutoArm amp Lock To ensure you can t accidentally lock your keys inside the car the system
12. he 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 AutoLock 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 13 14 When you turn the ignition off to shut down the engine the AutoUnLock feature automatically unlocks the doors Dual level tamper warning You may set the system to issue a rapid five chirp warning instead of the full alarm whenever the system detects tampering If there is any further tampering or if a door the hood or the trunk is opened at any time your system will sound the full alarm See User selectable features on page 13 14 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 Smart AutoTesting Each time you remotely arm your ACE 300 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
13. ible 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 trigger or sensor which allows your installer to instantly track down a malfunction To identify the trigger or sensor held in memory use the following procedure 1 With the ignition OFF flick the valet switch 2 Press button 1 to arm the system then again to disarm 3 The LED will blink 1 3 times For your convenience the blink cycle will pause and repeat a total of 5 times Refer to the chart above 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 3 times pause then repeat the blink cycle 4 more times Count the number of blinks in one cycle and refer to the chart on page 11 Piezo Sensor The Piezo Sensor that detects intrusion related vibrations and impacts FACT False Alarm Control and Test With FACT you ll never experience repeated false alarms If the 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
14. is factory set not to lock the doors upon AutoArming To change this setting see User selectable features on pages 13 14 m instant AutoArming bypass Prevents AutoArming when fueling the vehicle and other times when you wish to temporarily bypass AutoArming To do so rapidly turn the ignition switch to ON then OFF twice You will hear a single siren chirp to confirm that the system will not AutoArm Your ACE 300 will revert to its normal operating mode when you next start the engine Valet mode Whenever the system is put in valet mode all of the system s security features are switched off At various times you will need to turn the system off For instance when having your car serviced washed or parked by a valet NOTE If you temporarily lose the use of your remote controls you can disarm The system by enabling valet mode To enable valet mode 1 Turn the ignition switch to its ON position or start the engine 2 Flip the valet switch The system s LED will glow for on going confirmation To exit valet mode 1 Turn the ignition switch to its ON position or start the engine 2 Flip the valet switch The system s LED will turn off to confirm that the system is in its normal operating mode Remote controlled valet mode entry and exit You can remotely enable or exit valet mode via your remote control Just transmit channel 5 one press of the side LevelShift button then button 1 In addition to the previousl
15. ouch 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 W Remote Controlled Valet Mode 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 W Remote Door Locking and Unlocking No more fumbling with keys in the dark or bad weather A press of a button on the remote simultaneously arms ACE 300 and locks your car s power locks Another press disarms and unlocks Mm User Selectable AutoLock AutoUnLock Automatically locks the doors the instant you start the engine and unlocks the doors when you park W 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 W Built In Parking Light Flasher Visually confirms door lock and system status 3 Standard Features of the ACE 300 cont W Remote Controlled Courtesy Lighting For your personal safety and convenience when you remotely disarm your ACE 300 the interior lights turn on and stay on until you start the engine or 30 seconds whichever occurs first w Dual Mode Chirp Silencing
16. r 4 button 12 channel remote controls The 4 button 12 channel remote controls are ultra sophisticated miniature radio transmitters powered by a tiny 12 volt battery Range is up to 100 feet A weak remote control battery 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 4 button 12 channel remote control is the key to your system It has Clifford s Anti CodeGrabbing ACG technology for the ultimate protection against code grabbing devices see page 8 You will use your remote control to arm and disarm the system lock and unlock the doors activate the panic feature enable exit valet mode command options such as a remote trunk release power window operation electric garage door interface and even remote starting of the engine and heater or air conditioner among other options How to use your keychain remote control Your remote control can individually command up to 12 different system functions and options It s like having a TV with 12 channels You change channels functions with your keychain remote control But instead of putting 12 buttons on the remote we made it easy W Jo transmit either channel 1 2 3 or 4 Just press either button 1 2 3 or 4 For instance to transmit channel 3 press button 3 While you transmit the LED indi
17. rn 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 12 User selectable features Your ACE 300 vehicle security system allows you to set many of its features to your own personal preferences We have made the programming procedures very simple to make a change you just flick the valet 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 flicks and chirps 2 Turn your vehicle s ignition switch to its ON position 3 Immediately flick the valet switch back and forth counting the number of chirps you hear Stop when you reach the number of chirps associated with the feature you wish to program 4 If noted perform the Secondary action 5 Wait 3 seconds You will hear 1 5 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 of Program Feature e Y flicks amp pce completion Result 9 chirp
18. s confirmation 1 chirp OFF Change state from AutoArming ON 1 7 2 chirps 0N ON to OFF or vice versa AutoArm OFF 5 _ 1 chirp OFF Change state from amp Lock 2 chirps ON OFF to ON or vice versa Chirp ON 6 lchirp OFF Change state from confirmation 2chips ON ON to OFF or vice versa AutoLock amp ON 9 _ 1 chirp OFF Change state from AutoUnLock 2 chirps ON ON to OFF or vice versa Tamper OFF 11 E 1 chirp OFF Change state from Warning 2chips ON ON to OFF or vice versa lchirp OFF Change state from EAST ON 12 2 chirps ON ON to OFF or vice versa Aada new Button 1 channel 1 code remote to 13 1 ch channel 1 Press remote control button 1 1 chirp of the new remote control arm disarm has been memorized Add a new remote to Button 2 channel 2 code channel 2 14 Press remote control button 2 2 chirps of the new remote control remote has been memorized accessory continued 13 of Program Feature na Y flicks amp pec completion Result 9 chirps confirmation Add a new remote to Button 3 channel 3 code of channel 3 15 Press remote control button 3 3 chirps the new remote control silent has been memorized arm disarm Add a new remote 15 Button 4 channel 4 code channel 4 16 optional Press remote control button 4 4 chirps of the new remote control remote has been memorized accessory Add a new remote to Press the side LevelShift Button
19. 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 a sensor 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 chirps 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 2 blinks Door trigger 3 blinks Hood or trunk trigger f 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 Automatic malfunction bypass The system automatically bypasses any faulty point and arms all other triggers and sensors to provide the utmost poss
20. to disarm your system To do so use the Erase all channels feature see User selectable features on pages 13 14 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 on the previous page CLIFFORD World Class Auto Security ACE 300 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 O Copyright Clifford Electronics Inc 1996 31 717C A3OM 896
21. y 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 in valet mode you can still remotely convenience features Press button 1 as if disarming and the doors will unlock indicated by one parking light flash and the interior light will turn on Press button 1 again and the doors lock two flashes 9 How to interpret the chirps and parking light flashes When you use the remote control the system responds with chirps and parking light flashes These chirp flash acknowledgments mean 1 Your system is disarmed oryou have remotely exited valet mode see page 9 2 Your system is armed oryou have remotely engaged valet mode see page 9 2 and then 4 Armed but a door is open or one of the sensors is malfunctioning see page 11 3 Disarmed but there was an intrusion attempt while you were away see page 12 4 Armed butthe hood ortrunk is ajar see page 11 Selectable starter ignition interrupt At the time of installation you can select whether your ACE 300 interrupts the starter line or the ignition line 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 t
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