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A U T O SECURITY S YSTEM
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M ODEL
[ OWNER’S GUIDE ]
MAXX2
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Table of Contents Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Remote Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Two-Stage Unlock Capability . . . . . 14 What Is Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sensor Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Important Information. . . . . . . . . . 5 Protected Valet Mode. . . . . . . . . . 15 Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How to Change Your PIN Code. . . . . 17 Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
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Consumer Warranty For a period of five calendar years from the date of purchase of this vehicle security device, Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace (with a comparable reconditioned model), free of cost, the alarm control unit if proved to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY AN AUTHORISED AVITAL INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALL
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SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOWING, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Your statutory rights are not affected. 4 ®2002 Directe
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What Is Included 2 One Avital Maxx Control Unit One Valet Switch One Status LED One 4-Button/10-Channel Remote Control One 2-Button/3-Channel Remote Control Two Ultrasonic Sensors One Battery Back-up Siren One Certificate of Installation Two Avital Window Decals Important Information Congratulations on your purchase of the Thatcham Evaluated Avital 2 Maxx vehicle security/convenience system. To fully benefit from the capabilities of your system, we encourage you to read t
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Your Warranty It is necessary to retain your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorised dealer. For full details regarding your warranty coverage, please refer to the Consumer Warranty section of this guide. Remote Controls Included with your system: one AviGlo 4-button/10-channel remote and one AviGlo 2-button/3-channel remote. Once exposed to light, the AviGlo remote control buttons will glow, making them visible in the dark. The remote control is a minia
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System Maintenance 2 The Maxx system requires no maintenance except for remote con- trol battery replacement when they reach the end of their useful life. When the battery weakens, operating range will be reduced and the LED will dim. To replace your remote control battery use the following procedure. Remote Control Battery Replacement To replace the battery in your AviGlo remote control, follow the instructions below. 1. Carefully pry apart the two halves of the remote control with a small flat
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System Features Stealth Coding Technology Stealth Coding technology offers the most advanced protection available against code-grabbing devices which thieves may use to record the digital code transmitted by your remote control. When you leave the area, thieves can then play back the code to unlock the doors and de-activate your system. Avital’s remote controls with Stealth Coding randomly change the code every time you use them, and your system will not respond if any code is re-transmit- te
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Valet Switch The Valet switch is a small push-button switch that allows you to control all of the system’s programmable features and enter your override PIN code. (See User-Programmable Features section of this guide.) This switch can only be controlled in conjunction with your ignition key. NOTE: Make sure the dealer has shown you where the Valet switch is located. You will need to disarm the system with the Valet switch in the event of a lost or stolen remote control. Keyless Entry in Valet Mo
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One-Step Remote Control Code Learning Your system allows you to add new remote controls in one step. (See the Programming Table for Remote Controls section of this guide.) Alarm State Memory If your vehicle battery is disconnected and later reconnected, the system will automatically return to its last state before power was removed, whether it was armed, disarmed, or in Valet Mode. For example, if a mechanic were to disconnect the battery while the alarm was disarmed or in Valet Mode, the alarm
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Transmitter Functions Accessory Outputs and Button Assignments These outputs allow you to add optional remote-controlled acces- sories to your system such as a remote engine starter, boot release, window roll-up, garage door opener, or fuel filler door release. To activate your optional accessories press the correspon- ding remote control buttons shown below. You can assign any remote control function to any button sequence. (See Programming Table for Remote Controls section of this guide.) B
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System Operation The alarm can be programmed for active or passive arming. Active arming means the alarm is armed using the remote control. Passive arming means the alarm will automatically arm itself. (See the Programming Table for System Features section of this guide.) Active Arming* Press the button for one to two seconds. The following will occur: The siren will chirp twice and the indicator lights will flash twice. The doors will lock.* The LED will double flash, pause, double flash,
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(for 30 seconds or until the ignition is turned on). The LED will turn off. * Requires connection to your vehicle’s existing central locking system. Disarming the System (if alarm is sounding) Press the button for 1-2 seconds. This will silence the siren only. It will not disarm the system or unlock* the doors. A second press of the button for one to two seconds is required to fully disarm the system. * Requires connection to your vehicle's existing central locking system. Silent Arm/Disarm Pres
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To De-activate: 1. Press the button for one to two seconds. 2. The siren will shut off and the indicator lights will stop flashing. Two-Stage Unlock Capability If the optional Two-Stage Unlock feature was installed, press the button for one to two seconds and only the drivers door will unlock. Within three seconds, press the button again and the passenger door(s) will unlock. NOTE: If you opted to have the Two-Stage unlock feature installed, then unlocking your vehicle from the drivers door with
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Protected Valet Mode You should place your system in Protected Valet Mode whenever your vehicle is being fueled or washed, or whenever the passive arming is not required for a short period. The Valet PIN code num- ber for your system is noted on the back of this guide. Note: To change your PIN code refer to How to Change Your PIN Code sec- tion of this guide. If the system was armed and a thief were to break into your vehi- cle and begin entering codes at random in an attempt to disarm the alar
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4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. 5. Enter the second number in your PIN. Press and release the Valet switch the same number of times as the second digit in your PIN. Example: If your PIN is 2345, press the Valet switch three times. 6. Turn the ignition key OFF. 7. Turn the ignition key to the ON position 8. Enter the third number in your PIN. Press and release the Valet switch the same number of times as the third digit in your PIN. Example: If your PIN is 2345, press the Valet switc
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13. To enter Valet mode, now turn the ignition on and press and hold the Valet switch for three seconds until the LED illumi- nates constantly. To Turn Off Protected Valet Mode: 1. Turn your ignition key to the ON position or start the engine. The LED will turn off to indicate automatic exit of Valet mode. (To comply with Thatcham regulations, a permanent override mode is not allowed.) How to Change Your PIN Code Your system PIN Code is located on the back of this guide. Should you wish to
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Turn the ignition key to the ON position, then press and release your Valet switch 17 times. You will hear a chirp each time you press the switch to help you count. When you reach branch number 17, stop and follow the instructions in the “Secondary Action” column in the programming table. Example: If you would like the first two digits of your new code to be one and one you would press button once and button once. To enter the digits zero and zero you would press the and buttons together a
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Diagnostics LED System Status Indicator The LED on your vehicles dashboard or centre console will inform you of the system status. LED Status Off System is disarmed. On In Valet mode. Double Flash System is armed. Triple Flash More than three consecutive incorrect Valet codes have been entered (system ignores Valet switch for 2 minutes). Flashing in Cycles See "Specific Zone Intrusion Identification" chart on page 22. Rapid Flash Passive arming countdown. Previous Intrusion Alert If the vehi
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LED Zone Three Flashes Optional Sensor 2 Four Flashes Door Trigger Five Flashes Boot/Bonnet Trigger Six Flashes Closed Circuit Trigger Seven Flashes Ultrasonic Sensor Eight Flashes Ignition Trigger Automatic Malfunction Override In the event of an active sensor or trigger input when the alarm is remotely armed, a series of chirps and Indicator light flashes will alert you. Interpreting Chirps and Flashes Number of chirps and flashes Explanation 1 chirp, 1 flash Disarming of the alarm. 2 chirps,
