Clifford Matrix 20.5X Owner's manual

Brand: Clifford

Model: Matrix 20.5X

Category: Remote starters

Type: Owner's manual

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Clifford Matrix 20.5X offers features like remote start, keyless entry, panic mode, rear defrost activation, and more to offer you convenience and security. It has a two-way LCD transmitter that provides visual and audible feedback, so you can be sure your commands are received. The system also includes a valet mode to disable the remote start function when you need to give your keys to someone else. Additionally, the Clifford Matrix 20.5X has a built-in starter kill to prevent your car from being stolen.

Model 20.5X

Owner's Guide

Limited Lifetime

Consumer Warranty

Directed Electronics promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a

comparable reconditioned model any Directed Electronics unit (hereafter the "unit"),

excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated

sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material

under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following con-

ditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized

Directed Electronics dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle

in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer; and

the unit is returned to Directed Electronics, shipping prepaid with a legible copy of

the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information:

consumer's name, telephone number and address; the authorized dealers name, tele-

phone number and address; complete product description, including accessories; the

year, make and model of the vehicle; vehicle license number and vehicle identifica-

tion number. All components other than the unit, including without limitation the

siren, the remote transmitters and the associated sensors and accessories, carry a

one-year warranty from the date of purchase of the same. This warranty is non-trans-

ferable and is automatically void if: the original purchaser has not completed the

warranty card and mailed it within ten (10) days of the date of purchase to the

address listed on the card; the unit's date code or serial number is defaced, missing

or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended

purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect,

improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials

or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installa-

tion or removal of the unit. Directed Electronics, in its sole discretion, will determine

what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with exces-

sive damage. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WAR-

RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY

OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED;

AND DIRECTED ELECTRONICS NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR

ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION

WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY

NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHO-

RIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS SECURITY SYSTEMS,

INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED

ELECTRONICS IS NOT OFFERING A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDAL-

ISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND

HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING

WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS

WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REIN-

STALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE

EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED ELECTRONICS OR ITS SUB-

SIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF

CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL

APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM

AGAINST DIRECTED ELECTRONICS SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED

DIRECTED ELECTRONICS DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED ELEC-

TRONICS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL

LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE

ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR

REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do not allow lim-

itations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and

you may also have other rights that vary from State to State.

This product may be covered by a Guaranteed Protection Plan ("GPP"). See your

authorized Directed Electronics dealer for details of the plan or call Directed

Electronics Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed Electronics security systems,

including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft. Directed Electronics is not

offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, damage or theft of the automo-

bile, its parts or contents; and hereby expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever,

including without limitation, liability for theft, damage and/or vandalism. Directed

Electronics does not and has not authorized any person or entity to create for it any

other obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection with this security system.

Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:

A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:

■ Date of purchase

■ Your full name and address

■ Authorized dealer's company name and address

■ Type of alarm installed

■ Year, make, model and color of the automobile

■ Automobile license number

■ Vehicle identification number

■ All security options installed on automobile

■ Installation receipts

Table of Contents

Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Remote Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Standard Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Standard Button Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Standard Icon Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote Operation and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

System Signal Paging Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Command Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Page Recognition Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programmable Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disabling the Starter Kill Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Valet Take-Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Short-Run/Turbo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Disabling the Remote Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

What is Included

■ The control module

■ SST 2 way receiver/antenna

■ One four-button LCD transmitter

■ A blue status LED indicator light

■ A push-button Valet switch

■ Your warranty registration

■ A shut-down toggle switch

Important Information

Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry

system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed

by an authorized dealer only. Installation of this product by any-

one other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty. All deal-

ers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify that

they are authorized.

By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system,

you will maximize the use of this system and its features.

You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by

accessing the Directed Electronics internet website at

www.directed.com.

Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and

returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty

will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.

Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer.

It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects

that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject

to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesirable opera-

tion.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.

IVU, In vehicle receiver unit

To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance the device and its antenna

must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from a

person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF expo-

sure compliance.

HHU, hand held unit

To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device

should be used in hand-held, hand operated configurations only.

The device and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of

FCC/ID Notice

Your Warranty

20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the hand and

wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device is designed

to be used in a person’s hands and its operating configurations do

not support normal transmissions while it is carried in pockets or

holsters next to a persons’ body.

This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission

vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehi-

cle is dangerous and contrary to the product's intended use.

Caution

Remote Control Diagram

1. Auxiliary Channel Out

2. Receive Indicator

3. Signal Indicator

4. Transmit Indicator

5. Lock Status Indicator

6. Unlock Status Indicator

7. Not applicable

8. Not applicable

9. Not applicable

10. Not applicable

11. Siren Status Indicator

12. Battery Level Indicator

13. Trigger Response Indicator

14. Not applicable

15. Ignition Switch Input Indicator

16. Not applicable

17. Not applicable

18. Not applicable

19. Not applicable

20. Vibrate Mode Indicator

21. Remote Start Indicator

22. Unlock Button

23. Remote Start Button

24. Auxiliary Button

25. Lock Button

Standard Remote Configuration

This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote

control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V

AAA battery.

The Battery Level indicator has four level indicators that serve as

a visual indication of battery charge. When the battery reaches a

low charge level that requires replacement, the remote control

will generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level

indicator will flash continuously.

Battery Replacement

Gently pull the end of the battery door away from the top of the

remote control then slide the door up to expose the battery and

remove the expired battery. Place the new battery into the remote

control observing the correct polarity. When power is returned

the remote control will light all icons in the LCD and generate all

beeper tones once.

The remote control buttons are used to send commands to the

system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration

for this system. The buttons can be custom configured for the

user’s specific needs by the installer.

Remote Control Functions

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System Maintenance

Button

Controls the system

LLoocckk

function by pressing this button for

one second.

Button

Controls the system

UUnnlloocckk

function by pressing this button for

one second.

Button

Controls an optional

AAuuxxiilliiaarryy

function, such as trunk release by

pressing this button for 1.5 seconds.

The auxiliary output controls __________________________.

Button

Controls Remote Start feature by pressing this button two times.

and Buttons

Controls and optional auxiliary channel output for a convenience

or expansion feature that has been added to your system. This

feature is operated by pressing these buttons simultaneously.

The auxiliary output controls __________________________.

and and Buttons

When simultaneously pressed these buttons control the rear

window defogger during remote starting.

Standard Button

Configurations

Icon

The transmit icon will be displayed while the remote control is

transmitting a command to the vehicle.

Icon

The receive icon will be displayed while the remote control is

receiving a page from the vehicle.

Icon

The signal icon will be displayed if a command is transmitted to

the vehicle but a command page is not received.

Icon

The locked status icon will be displayed when the system is locked.

Icon

The unlock status icon will be displayed when the system is

unlocked.

Icon

The disarm icon will flash when the system is unlocking the

doors.

Icon

The arm icon will flash when the system is locking the doors.

Icon

Not applicable.

Standard Icon Configurations

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

The siren icon will display when a security feature has been trig-

gered.

Icon

The siren icon will display when a security feature has been trig-

gered. This icon will remain displayed until the system’s page is

cleared.

Icon

The vibrate icon will be displayed when the Vibrate Mode is on.

Icon

The battery level icon is always displayed as an indicator of

Battery charge.

Icon

The start icon will be displayed while the vehicle is remote started.

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

Not applicable.

note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will

remain when performing key take over until a button on

the transmitter has been pressed.

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

The ignition icon will display if the ignition is turned on when

the system (doors) are locked.

Icon

Not applicable.

Number Icons

When either of the channel 2 or 4 outputs is activated the appro-

priate icon will be displayed for five seconds.

The remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates

Directed’s proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder Technology

remote control. The high frequency combined with Binary Data

communication achieves superior range with two-way commu-

nication.

Remote Operation and Programming

note: The icons which are ‘not applicable’ are only used

when incorporated with a ESP2 Directed Security/Remote

Start system.

A page is the signal the 542 control module sends to the remote

control as confirmation of receipt of a command.

When the remote control receives a page it will generate a page

notification to the user (notifications are audible beeps or remote

vibration) and the LCD Icons will display the current system

status.

When a command (lock/unlock, remote start, or auxiliary

channel) from the remote control is sent and received, the system

will send a command page back to confirm receipt.

The remote control will leave a zone icon illuminated when it

has received a triggered response and will wait for you to recog-

nize the violation. Press any button on the remote control, the

LCD information and Alarm Page alerts will be cleared.

note: The remote control buttons will not send a com-

mand to the system until the alarm page is cleared.

Page Recognition Mode

note: When the system is in Valet mode, the remote con-

trol will show the lock (5) and unlock (6) icons, but will

not generate a command page.

Command Page

System Signal Paging Features

To enter programming mode

Press and hold all four remote control buttons simultaneously

until one long beep is heard. Programming Mode has now been

entered.

Page Notification

The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a

page by audibly beeping or remote vibration.

Beep Mode

Beep Mode includes alarm arm/disarm diagnostic beeps and dis-

tinctive two-tone remote start beeps.

Vibrate Mode

Vibrate Mode makes page notification silent but does not include

diagnostic information or distinctive remote start notification.

Illumination

Illumination for the LCD display can be programmed on or off.

When programmed on the LCD will illuminate every time the

remote control receives a page or transmits a command.

Programming illumination on will decrease the life expectancy of

the battery.

Beep/Vibrate Mode

Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press .

The remote control will beep once for on, twice for off. The

vibrate icon (13) will also turn on/off with each press.

Programmable Remote Control Features

Illumination On/Off

Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press .

The remote will beep once for on, twice for off and the light will

turn on/off with each press.

Page Mode On/Off

After entering Programming Mode, press within five

seconds to toggle on and off. When the Page Mode is on, the

remote control will wake up periodically to check for messages

from the security module. It will also wake up when any button

is pushed. When Page Mode is off, the remote control “sleeps”

until a button is pushed, extending the life of the battery.

To Exit Programming Mode

To exit Programming Mode, take no action for five seconds. The

remote control will generate two beeps to indicate programming

mode has been exited.

Using Your System

The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:

■ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this

product must only be performed by an authorized Directed

Electronics dealer.

Warning! Safety First

■ When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via

a command signal from the remote control transmitter.

Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or

partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a

garage). When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed

area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start

system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It

is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep

out of reach from children all remote control transmitters to

assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start

the vehicle. THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE

DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO

THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIV-

ING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED

VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN

CLOSED. These precautions are the sole responsibility of the

user.

■ Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode

of operation may result in property damage, personal injury,

or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehi-

cle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the

keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral

safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein

the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear.

This testing should be performed by an authorized Directed

Electronics dealer in accordance with the Safety Check out-

lined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts

in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and con-

sult with the authorized Directed Electronics dealer to fix the

problem.

■ After the remote start module has been installed, contact

your authorized dealer to have him or her test the remote

start module by performing the Safety Check outlined in the

product installation guide. If the vehicle starts when per-

forming the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote

start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start

module must be removed or the installer must properly rein-

stall the remote start system so that the vehicle does not

start in gear. All installations must be performed by an

authorized Directed Electronics dealer. OPERATION OF THE

REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS

CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPER-

ATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDI-

TIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL

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