Avital MAXX3 Owner'S Manual Download

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®2002 Directed Electronics

Table of Contents

Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What Is Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Important Information. . . . . . . . . . 5

Your Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote Control Battery Replacement . 7

System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Stealth Coding Technology . . . . . . 8

Electronic Scan Prevention (ESP) . . 8

Interior Light Illumination . . . . . . 8

Passive Immobilisation. . . . . . . . . 9

Valet Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Keyless Entry in Valet Mode. . . . . . 9

Ultrasonic Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Instant Remote Control Code Deletion 10

One-Step Remote Control

Code Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Alarm State Memory . . . . . . . . . . 10

Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessory Outputs and

Button Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . 11

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Active Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Passive Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disarming the System

(if alarm is not sounding). . . . . . . 12

Disarming the System

(if alarm is sounding) . . . . . . . . . 13

Silent Arm/Disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Two-Stage Unlock Capability . . . . . 14

Sensor Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Protected Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . 15

How to Change Your PIN Code . . . . . 17

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LED System Status Indicator . . . . . 19

Previous Intrusion Alert . . . . . . . . 19

Specific Zone Intrusion Identification. 19

Automatic Malfunction Override . . . 20

Interpreting Chirps and Flashes . . . 20

User-Programmable Features . . . . . . 21

Passive Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Passive Arming With Door Lock . . . 21

Auto-Rearm and Lock. . . . . . . . . . 22

Ignition-Controlled Door Lock/Unlock. 22

Long-Term Silent Arm/Disarm . . . . 23

Door Ajar Indication . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dual-Sensor Trigger Mode . . . . . . . 23

How to Set the User-Programmable

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Programming Table

for System Features . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Programming Table

for Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Security & Convenience Expansions . 28

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

Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . 31

Health Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Summary of Contents for MAXX3

Page 1: ... O W N E R S G U I D E A U T O S E C U R I T Y S Y S T E M M O D E L MAXX3 ...

Page 2: ... if alarm is not sounding 12 Disarming the System if alarm is sounding 13 Silent Arm Disarm 13 Remote Panic 13 Two Stage Unlock Capability 14 Sensor Bypass 14 Protected Valet Mode 15 How to Change Your PIN Code 17 Diagnostics 19 LED System Status Indicator 19 Previous Intrusion Alert 19 Specific Zone Intrusion Identification 19 Automatic Malfunction Override 20 Interpreting Chirps and Flashes 20 U...

Page 3: ...nty is nontransferable 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 The unit in question must be returned to the manufacturer postage prepaid This warranty does not cover labour costs for the removal diagnosis trou bleshooting or reinstallation of the unit For service on an out of warranty product a flat rat...

Page 4: ...ENTAL 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 ...

Page 5: ...l Window Decals Important Information Congratulations on your purchase of the Thatcham Evaluated Avital Maxx3 our top of the range vehicle security convenience system To fully benefit from the capabilities of your system we encourage you to read the Owner s Guide thoroughly If you have any prob lems or questions consult the dealer you purchased the system from To locate an authorised Avital dealer...

Page 6: ...er powered by a small 3 volt lithium battery Obstructions electrical or radio inter ference weather conditions window tint or a discharged battery can reduce range Your transmitter is the key to your system and can be used to arm and disarm your alarm lock and unlock your doors open your boot and control optional accessories such as a remote engine starter window roll up and garage door opener You...

Page 7: ...1 Carefully pry apart the two halves of the remote control with a small flat bladed screwdriver The bottom right hand corner of the remote casing has a small indent to allow the screw driver access 2 The lithium battery is the round silver disc about the size of a five pence piece Remove the old battery from the metal clip You should note that the side of the battery should face up and the side sh...

Page 8: ...ode is re transmit ted This technology makes code grabbing devices useless Your system includes Electronic Scan Prevention ESP which blocks electronic scanner codes preventing unauthorised operation of your system A thief could use an electronic scanner to con tinuously scan through thousands of different transmitter codes in an attempt to find one that will disarm your system Your Maxx3 system us...

Page 9: ...er 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 While the system is in the Valet mode you can still use your remote c...

Page 10: ...Remote Controls section of this guide 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 will not trigger when the battery is reconnected If power is...

Page 11: ...ls section of this guide Button Channel Assignment Feature Button Channel 1 Arm Disarm Panic Two Stage Unlock Button Channel 2 Pulsed Accessory Output Disarmed Only Button Channel 3 Silent Arm Disarm Button Channel 4 Timer Controlled Output Buttons Channel 5 Pulsed Latched Accessory Output Buttons Channel 6 Sensor Bypass Buttons Channel 7 Unassigned Buttons Channel 8 Unassigned Buttons Channel 9 U...

Page 12: ... The LED will double flash pause double flash pause etc and the built in AutoImmobiliser will disable two vital engine circuits Requires connection to your vehicle s existing central locking system The Maxx3 has three programmable options relating to passive arming of the alarm A full description of the operation and pro gramming options for the passive arming feature can be found on page 21 Press...

Page 13: ...ired to fully disarm the system Requires connection to your vehicle s existing central locking system Pressing the button for one to two seconds will arm and dis arm your system the same as the button except without the siren chirp confirmation When activated the siren will sound and the indicator lights will flash If you are outside the vehicle with the ignition key OFF the doors will unlock To A...

Page 14: ...our vehicle from the drivers door with the key will not unlock the passenger door s They will have to be unlocked manually If you wish to arm the alarm system but leave a window or sun roof open or a pet or passenger inside the vehicle you will need to bypass the Ultrasonic Sensor and any optional sensors by fol lowing the procedure noted below 1 Arm the alarm with the or buttons 2 At anytime afte...

Page 15: ...triple flash sequence of the LED and begin sounding the siren for two min utes During this period the system will ignore further attempts to enter the code Even a correct code entry will be ignored The siren can be silenced and the system disarmed by pressing the or button on the remote control two times NOTE The PIN number noted on the back of this guide is your emergency override code Therefore ...

Page 16: ... the Valet switch the same number of times as the third digit in your PIN Example If your PIN is 2345 press the Valet switch four times 9 Turn the ignition key OFF 10 Turn the ignition key to the ON position 11 Enter the last number in your PIN Press and release the Valet switch the same number of times as the last digit in your PIN Example If your PIN is 2345 press the Valet switch five times 12 ...

Page 17: ... number 17 and to change the last two digits refer to pro gramming branch number 18 3 To enter programming mode Enter your existing PIN code number by following steps 1 12 in the Protected Valet Mode section of this guide 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 Tur...

Page 18: ... Valet switch once you will hear one chirp to move from program branch number 17 to 18 Stop and follow the instructions in the Secondary Action column in the programming table Example If the last two digits of your new code are two and two then press the button twice and the button twice To enter the digits one and zero you would press the button once and then go to step five The system will assum...

Page 19: ...rusion Identification chart on page 22 Rapid Flash Passive arming countdown If the vehicle had been tampered with and the alarm has been triggered the siren will chirp three times upon remote disarm instead of the usual single chirp If you received the Previous Intrusion Alert confirmation three chirps upon remote disarm when you enter the vehicle and turn the ignition ON the LED will flash in cyc...

Page 20: ...ber of chirps and flashes Explanation 1 chirp 1 flash Disarming of the alarm 2 chirps 2 flashes Arming of the alarm 3 chirps 3 flashes Disarmed and there was an intrusion attempt 2 chirps and flashes Armed and a door is ajar then 3 more chirps and flashes 2 chirps and flashes Armed and there is a sensor input active then 4 more chirps and flashes automatically bypassed 2 chirps and flashes Armed a...

Page 21: ...ming section NOTE The alarm can be actively armed with the or button on the remote control at any time during the passive arming countdown The system is factory preset not to lock the doors when the alarm passively arms unless Auto rearm and lock is programmed on to prevent the keys and remote from being locked in the vehicle If you prefer you can easily program the alarm to automatically lock the...

Page 22: ...did not open a door the system assumes you are outside the vehicle and the keys are not inside Requires connection to the vehicle s existing central locking system For the ultimate in security and convenience the system is pro grammed to automatically lock your doors when the ignition key is turned ON or the engine is started and will unlock when the ignition key is turned OFF This feature can be ...

Page 23: ...ble for System Features section of this guide NOTE If your vehicle has an interior light delay this feature will be turned off The system has the facility to add extra sensors such as the 508D Proximity sensor If an additional sensor has been added to the system and the Dual Sensor Trigger Mode feature is turned ON the system will require both the built in Ultrasonic sensor and the additional sens...

Page 24: ... cannot be accessed while the system is in Protected Valet Mode indicated by the LED on solid red Remove the system from Protected Valet Mode by turning on the ignition The LED should turn off automatically 2 Select the feature you wish to program from the Programming Table for System Features or the Programming Table for Remote Controls Note the number of chirps associated with that feature 3 To ...

Page 25: ...on listed in the programming table You will hear one or two chirps and the system LED will give you confirmation that you have changed the feature 8 After you have programmed the feature you have chosen you can exit programming by turning the ignition key OFF You will hear two chirps to confirm exit of program mode If you wish to program additional features leave the ignition ON and press the Vale...

Page 26: ...e for ON Door Ajar Indication ON 13 Press button The siren will chirp once for OFF twice for ON Dual Sensor Single 14 Press button The siren will Trigger Mode chirp once for Single twice for Dual Pin Code Digits Factory 17 Press button 1 through 9 1 and 2 Selected times to set first digit of PIN code Press button 1 through 9 times to set the second digit of PIN code If you require a 00 zero zero i...

Page 27: ...Timed Channel 4 will chirp four times for confirmation Accessory Output Button 24 Press any remote button s The siren Pulsed Latched Channel 5 will chirp five times for confirmation Remote Sensor Button 25 Press any remote button s The siren Bypass Channel 6 will chirp 6 times for confirmation All Channel Learn 26 Press button The siren will chirp once to confirm factory preset order Instant Code ...

Page 28: ...the Immobilisation circuits active if the main battery is disconnected Bonnet Lock Prevents the vehicle s bonnet from being opened without a key keeping thieves away from the sys tem s siren the battery connections and other components under the bonnet Field Disturbance Sensor An invisible dome of coverage is established by installing the 508D radar sensor Your system can react to any intrusions i...

Page 29: ...them up automatically when the system is armed roll them down or both up and down Glossary of Terms Control Unit The brain of your system Usually hidden under neath the dash area of the vehicle The control unit houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all sys tem functions Immobiliser Circuit A vital circuit that prevents your vehicle from starting when the unit is Immobi...

Page 30: ...utton switch mounted at a discre tionary location inside the vehicle It is used to override the built in Immobiliser when a transmitter has been lost or damaged and to enter Valet Mode Warning Zone Response If a dual zone sensor is added to the system and the light touch or outer zone trigger is activated the system will generate the warning zone response This consists of several seconds of siren ...

Page 31: ... the ignition off then back on Press the Valet switch the number of times that corre sponds with the third digit of your Valet code Turn the ignition off then back on again Press the Valet switch the number of times that corre sponds with the fourth digit of the Valet code Turn the engine off If you have entered the proper code the alarm will emit two chirps and then turn off Five chirps indicate ...

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Page 33: ...onics recommend you return to your installing Avital dealer to have your system checked for correct operation The first check is due one year after the installation date and at yearly intervals thereafter NOTE There may be a small charge incurred for this service ...

Page 34: ...of installation Should any fault with the sys tem occur please contact your installing Avital dealer as soon as is convenient Your system Pin Code is E OE specification is subject to change without notice Some vehicles require optional parts wiring and a few are incompatible with some features For questions regarding your Maxx3 system contact your authorised Avital dealer or the Directed Electroni...

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