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Owner’s Guide

Part # 2100C

3 Years Limited Lifetime Warranty: Model XL-2500

Directed Electronics, Inc., promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable recondi-
tioned model any electronic control module which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under
normal use during 3 years, AS LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICES BY AN
AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER,(LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY COVERS THE SYSTEM FOR THE ORIGI-
NAL OWNER OF THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED). After 3 years, a flat
cost will be charge to repair the product . If warranty service is necessary you must have a clear copy of your
sales receipt containing all the informations mentionned below. 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.

This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, impoper
service or other cases not arising out of defects in materials or fabrication.This warranty is non transferable
and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose
and does not cover batteries. This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal, diagnosis, trouble-
shooting, removal and reinstallation of the unit. For service on an out-of-warranty product, a flat rate fee by
model will be charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the service charge for your unit.

IMPORTANT:

Clifford security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft. Directed Electronics inc., is
not offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, 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.

The product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced , missing, or altered.

Any defective unit must be returned to Directed Electronics inc., postage prepaid by an authorized dealer.

Make sure you have all af the following

information from your CLIFFORD

dealer:

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

• Date of purchase

• Automobile license number

• Your full name and address

• Vehicle identification number

• Authorized dealer’s company name and address

• Security options installed on automobile

• Type of alarm installed

• Installation receipts

• Year, make, model and color of the automobile

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Table of Contents

Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

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What Is Included

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Transmitter Functions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using Your System

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Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Disarming Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote-Controlled Silent Arm/Disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote-Controlled Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Nuisance Prevention Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Diagnostics

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Arming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disarming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Stealth Coding

™

Technology

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High Frequency

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Programming Options

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Security & Convenience Expansions

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Installation Options

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Glossary Of Terms

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Quick Reference Guide (Removable)

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Standard Configuration

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What is Included

■

A control module

■

Two 3-button remote transmitters

■

A zone 2 impact sensor on-board the control module

■

A high-powered siren

■

A fault-proof starter interrupt on-board the control module

■

An LED system status indicator

■

A push-button Valet

switch

Important Information

Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art vehicle

security system. This system has been designed to provide years of

trouble-free operation. By carefully reading this guide prior to

using your system, you will maximize the use of this product and

its features.

Your vehicle security system has no specific maintenance require-

ments. The remote transmitter is powered by a lightweight 3-volt

lithium battery that will last approximately one year under normal

use. When the battery begins to weaken, the LED on the remote

transmitter will dim and you will notice reduced operating range

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when using the remote transmitter. To access the battery for

replacement, remove the rear cover of the remote with a small,

flat-blade screwdriver.

Your warranty card must be returned and the barcode serial num-

ber must not be removed. If the warranty card is not returned, no

warranty will be honored on your unit. It is also necessary to keep

your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was

installed by an authorized dealer. Make sure you receive the war-

ranty card from your 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

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this device.

FCC/ID Notice

Your Warranty

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Transmitter Functions

This system is programmable, making it possible to assign any trans-

mitter button to any specific receiver function. The remote initially

comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be

customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instruc-

tions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration remote.

Button

The arm/disarm/panic functions are usually controlled by

Button

An optional accessory function (such as trunk release), remote-

controlled silent arm/disarm, and remote-controlled Valet

are

usually controlled by

. (Silent arm/disarm and remote-

controlled Valet work by pressing

for less than one second. An

optional accessory can be controlled by pressing and holding

for 1.5 seconds.)

This accessory output controls ____________________________.

Button

A user-assigned convenience or expansion option that you have

added to your system can be activated by pressing

This accessory output controls_____________________________.

Standard Configuration

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Using Your System

The transmitter buttons indicated in this manual correspond to a

standard configuration transmitter, unless otherwise specified.

You can arm the security system by pressing

for one second.

When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound (chirp)

and the parking lights will flash once. If the power door locks are

controlled by the system, the doors will also lock. Once armed, the

LED system status indicator will flash once per second to indicate

that the system is actively protecting your vehicle. If you hear a

second chirp after arming and notice that the LED system status

indicator is flashing in a grouped pattern, this signals Bypass

Notification. Bypass Notification is described in detail in the

Diagnostics section of this manual.

Your security system can also be programmed for Passive Arming.

With Passive Arming, the system automatically arms itself 30 sec-

onds after the ignition has been turned off and the last door has

been closed. During the 30-second Passive Arming countdown, the

LED system status indicator will flash twice as fast as it does when

the system is armed. If the system is programmed for Passive

Arming, care must be taken to prevent the keys from being locked

in the vehicle.

NOTE:

If any protected entry point, such as a door or switch-protected

trunk or hood, is open, Passive Arming will not engage. Additionally, each

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time a sensor is triggered during the Passive Arming countdown, the
countdown starts over.

Arming your security system protects your vehicle to the following

degrees:

■

Light impacts trigger a

warn-away

response, causing the siren

to chirp and the parking lights to flash for a few seconds.

■

Heavy impacts trip a

trigger sequence

, which consists of the

siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing

for 30 seconds.

■

If a door is opened, the siren immediately starts chirping and

the parking lights start flashing to provide an instant

response. Three seconds later, the siren output changes to a

continuous blast. This two-stage

progressive response

allows

you time to disarm the security system with your remote

transmitter, in case the door is inadvertently opened while

the system is armed.

■

Turning on the ignition key triggers the same two-stage pro-

gressive response as opening a door.

■

The fault-proof starter interrupt prevents the vehicle’s starter

from cranking.

Press

to disarm the security system when it is already armed.

If the power locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also

unlock. Disarming is confirmed when the parking lights flash twice

and the siren emits two chirps. The LED system status indicator will

also stop flashing. The siren chirping either four or five times when

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disarming indicates Tamper Alert, which is described in the

Diagnostics section of this guide.

If your transmitter is lost or damaged, you can manually disarm

your vehicle security system. To disarm the system without a trans-

mitter, you must have the vehicle's ignition key and know where

the Valet switch is located. Be sure to check with your installer at

the time of installation for the location of the Valet switch.

To disarm the security system,

turn the ignition key on and

press the Valet switch within

15 seconds. The system should

now disarm. If the system does not disarm, you may have waited

too long to press the Valet switch; turn the ignition off and repeat

the process.

Location of Valet Switch_________________________________

If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can press

for 1.5 seconds to trigger Panic Mode on your security system and

attract attention. The siren will sound and the parking lights will

flash for 30 seconds. To stop the Panic Mode at any time, press

again.

Panic Mode

DRW-35

Disarming Without a Transmitter

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Use remote-controlled silent arm/disarm to temporarily turn off

the arm or disarm chirps by briefly pressing

before either

arming or disarming. The confirmation chirp(s) will then be elimi-

nated for that one operation only. To permanently turn off the arm

and disarm chirps, contact your installation dealer.

NOTE:

The warn-away response to lighter impacts is bypassed if the

system is armed using remote-controlled silent arm/disarm. This ensures
that the siren does not chirp in an environment where you do not want
chirps to be emitted. The system is still capable of being triggered by
heavier impacts; only the warn-away response generated by light impacts
is bypassed.

Valet Mode prevents your security system from arming and trigger-

ing either automatically or with the remote transmitter. In Valet

Mode, the system will not arm, but all convenience functions (door

locks, trunk release, etc.) remain operational. This feature is use-

ful when washing or servicing your vehicle. You can access Valet

Mode either manually or from the remote transmitter.

To enter or exit Valet Mode with the Valet switch:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Turn the ignition off.

3. Press and release the Valet

switch within 10 seconds.

The LED system status indicator will light solidly if you are

entering Valet Mode and will turn off if you are exiting Valet Mode.

DRW-35

Valet Mode

Remote-Controlled Silent Arm/Disarm

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You can also enter or exit Valet Mode by using the remote

transmitter:

1. Open any vehicle door.

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

again.

The LED system status indicator will light solidly if you have

entered Valet Mode and will turn off if you have exited Valet Mode.

Your security system has Nuisance Prevention Circuitry

™

(NPC

™

) to

prevent annoying false alarms. This circuitry is designed to prevent

repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pinswitches or envi-

ronmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport

noise, etc.

Here's how it works: If the alarm is triggered by the same sensor

or switch three times within a 60 minute period, your system inter-

prets this pattern of triggers as false alarms. After the third trig-

ger, the NPC

™

ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along

with any other sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60

minutes. If the bypassed sensor is triggered again while it is

already being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start

over. This ensures that a sensor that is continually being triggered

will remain bypassed.

Nuisance Prevention

Circuitry

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The vehicle doors are protected differently by NPC

™

. If your secu-

rity system is triggered by an open door for three, full 30-second

cycles (one and one half minutes), the system will bypass the

doors until the trigger ceases.

NOTE

: Arming and disarming the system does not reset the NPC

™

. The

only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for that zone not to be triggered
for 60 minutes or to turn the ignition key on. When testing your system,
it is important to remember that NPC™ can cause zones to be bypassed
and appear to not work. If five chirps are heard when disarming the sys-
tem, NPC™ has been engaged. To clear the NPC™ memory, simply turn the
ignition key on.

Diagnostics

The microprocessor at the heart of your system has the ability to

constantly monitor all of the switches and sensors connected to it.

It can detect any faulty switches or sensors and prevent them from

disabling the entire system. It can also record and report any trig-

gers that occur when you are away from your vehicle.

If the system is armed at the same time that an input is active

(door opening, sensor triggering, etc.), you will hear one chirp to

indicate arming and a second chirp a few seconds later to indicate

Bypass Notification. A Bypass Notification chirp means that the

system ignores the input that was active when the system was

armed, until that input ceases. Three seconds after that input

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ceases, the system will resume normal monitoring. For example, if

your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you arm the sys-

tem before the light turns off, you may hear a Bypass Notification

chirp. Three seconds after the light turns off, however, normal

monitoring resumes.

NOTE:

Bypass Notification does not occur when the system is in remote-

controlled silent arm/disarm mode or if the chirps have been programmed
not to sound.

Your system has a Tamper Alert feature that notifies you of system

triggers that occur while you are away from your vehicle. If you

hear four chirps when you disarm, this indicates that the system

was triggered in your absence. If you hear five chirps when you

disarm, this indicates that a specific zone was triggered so many

times that the NPC

™

has bypassed that zone. In both cases, the

pattern of the flashing LED system status indicator indicates which

zone was triggered (see Table of Zones). The LED does not, howev-

er, report when warn-away responses have activated; it only

reports triggered sequences. The system retains this information in

its memory and will continue to chirp four or five times each time

the system is disarmed, until the next time the ignition is turned on.

A zone is represented by the number of LED flashes used by the

system to identify a particular type of input. Standard input assign-

ments are listed in the following table, along with spaces to write

in any optional sensors or switches that you have had installed.

Table of Zones

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ZONE

(Number of

DEALER-INSTALLED

LED Flashes)

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

Instant trigger for optional sensor,
hood or trunk pins

A heavier impact detected by
the on-board impact sensor

Door switch trigger

Ignition trigger

NOTE:

The LED does not report when the warn-away response has been

activated; it only reports triggered sequences.

Stealth Coding

™

Technology

The receiver and transmitter use mathematical formulas called

algorithms to change their codes each time the transmitter is used.

This Stealth Coding

™

Technology has been developed to increase

the security of the unit. By following this set code sequence, the

receiver and transmitter stay synchronized, even if the transmitter

is used out of range of the vehicle. If, however, the transmitter is

pressed many times out of range, or the battery is removed, the

transmitter may get temporarily out of sync and fail to operate the

system. To resynchronize the transmitter, simply press

several times within range of the vehicle. The system will auto-

matically resynchronize and the transmitter will respond normally.

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High Frequency

Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a

cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal.

Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range, even in areas with high

radio interference.

Programming Options

Programming options control your system's normal, operational

set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may

require installation labor.

This system's programming options are listed below, with the fac-

tory default settings in

bold

■

Active arming

(only with the transmitter) or passive arming

(automatic arming 30 seconds after the last vehicle door is

closed).

■

Active door locking

(only when arming with the transmitter)

or passive door locking (selectable only when Passive Arming

has been programmed).

■

Arming and disarming confirmation siren chirps can be pro-

grammed

or off.

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■

Ignition controlled door lock feature,

or off. With this fea-

ture on, the doors will lock three seconds after the ignition

key is turned on, and unlock when the ignition is turned off.

The system also prevents the doors from locking when the

ignition is turned on while any vehicle door is open.

Security & Convenience

Expansions

Listed below are some of the many expansion options available for

use with your system. Please consult your dealer for a detailed

explanation of all the available options.

Audio Sensor:

Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass

produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T audio sensor uses

a microphone to detect these sounds, and then analyzes them with

proprietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been

tampered with or broken.

Backup Battery:

The 520T Backup Battery ensures that the system

stays armed, triggers the alarm and keeps the optional starter

interrupt active if main battery power is disconnected.

Field Disturbance Sensor:

An invisible dome of coverage is estab-

lished by the 508D "radar" sensor. Your security system will

respond to any intrusions into this field by initiating the triggered

sequence.

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Power Locks:

This system offers lock outputs that can control

some manufacturers' power door lock systems. For other systems,

additional parts may be required.

Power Trunk Release:

The

output of the system can operate a

factory power release for the vehicle's trunk or hatch. An optional

relay is required. If the factory release is not power-activated, then

DEI's 522T trunk release solenoid can be added in most cases.

Power Window Control:

Automatic power window control is pro-

vided with the 529T and 530T systems. These options operate

power windows, by rolling them up, down, or both up and down.

The 530T also offers one-touch switch operation.

Valet

™

Start System:

For the ultimate in convenience, the Valet

Start System can start your vehicle, monitor engine functions and

activate your climate control system with a push of a button! Over-

rev protection, open-hood lockout, brake pedal shutoff and

automatic timer shutoff are included. (This option is available only

for fuel-injected, automatic-transmission vehicles.)

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Installation Options

Installation options may require additional parts or labor. Please

consult your dealer.

Interior Light Illumination:

The interior domelight can be con-

figured to illuminate for 30 seconds after the alarm is disarmed. If

the system is rearmed during that 30-second period, the interior

light illumination will terminate until the alarm is disarmed again.

This option may require a relay to be added to some vehicles.

Glossary of Terms

Control Module:

The "brain" of your security system. Usually hid-

den underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the micro-

processor that monitors your vehicle and controls all of the secu-

rity system’s functions.

Fault-Proof Starter Interrupt:

Located on-board the control mod-

ule, this is an automatic switch controlled by the security system

that prevents the starter from cranking whenever the system is

armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the sys-

tem is disarmed, in Valet Mode, or if the starter interrupt fails.

Impact Sensor:

A dual-stage shock sensor, located on-board the

control module, that detects impacts to the vehicle.

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Input:

Any physical connection to the security system. An input

can be provided through a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems

in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.

LED:

A red light mounted inside the vehicle, at a location deter-

mined by the installer. The LED indicates the status of your system

and also reports triggers and faults in the system or sensors.

Siren:

A noise generating device, usually installed in the engine

compartment of the vehicle. The siren generates the chirps and

tones heard when the system is triggered.

Transmitter:

A hand-held, remote control that operates the vari-

ous functions of the security system.

Trigger or Triggered Sequence:

The "setting off" or "tripping" of

the alarm. A triggered sequence consists of the siren sounding and

the parking lights flashing for 30 seconds.

Valet Switch:

A small, push-button switch mounted inside the

vehicle, at a location determined by the installer. This switch is

used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged,

or can be used to put the system into Valet Mode.

Warn-Away Response:

Light impacts to the vehicle generate the

warn-away response, which consists of several seconds of siren

chirps and flashing parking lights.

Zone:

A zone is a separate input that the alarm recognizes as

unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular zone.

Two or more inputs may share the same zone.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

To arm using your remote:

■

Press

on your transmitter for one second. When the system arms,

you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights
flash once. If the vehicle's power door locks are controlled by the sys-
tem, the doors will lock.

Disarming:

■

Press

again. You will hear two chirps, and the parking lights will

flash twice. If the power door locks are controlled by the system, the
doors will unlock.

Disarming without a transmitter:

■

Turn on the ignition. Press the Valet switch within 15 seconds. The sys-
tem should now disarm. If it does not disarm, you may have waited too
long to press the Valet switch; turn the ignition off and on and try
again.

Remote-controlled silent arm/disarm:

■

Press

briefly before arming or disarming, and the confirmation

chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one operation only.

Panic Mode:

■

Press

for 1.5 seconds, and you will enter Panic Mode. The siren will

sound and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. To stop Panic
Mode at any time, press

on the transmitter again.

To enter or exit Valet Mode with the Valet switch:

■

Turn the ignition to the ON position, then turn to the OFF position.
Press and release the Valet switch within 10 seconds.

Remote-controlled Valet:

■

You can also enter or exit Valet Mode by using the remote transmitter.
First, open any vehicle door. Then press

. Press

again. The LED system status indicator will light solidly if you have
entered Valet Mode and will turn off if you have exited Valet Mode.

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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics

USA

, Inc.

Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers
with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The
recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic
technology, DEI is ISO 9001 registered.

Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America
and around the world.

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