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Warning! safety first

The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:

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Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized 

Directed Electronics dealer.

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When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control.  

Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation. 

The following precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, authorized Directed Electronics 

dealers should:

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Never use a test light or logic probe when installing this unit. Always use a multimeter. 

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Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a ga-

rage). 

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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 prop-

erly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote controls to assure that the system does not 

unintentionally remote start the vehicle.

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USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT 

TO THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PAR-

TIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, 

personal injury, or death. Except when performing the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide, (1) 

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

keys in the ignition. The user is responsible for having 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 outlined in this product 

installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the 

user to fix the problem immediately.

After the remote start module has been installed, test the remote start module in accordance with the Safety 

Check outlined in this installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown 

Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed 

or properly reinstalled 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 IN-

TENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS 

MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT 

AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS WILL 

NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

Remote starters for manual transmission pose significant risks if not properly installed and operated. When 

testing to ensure the installation is working properly, only remote start the vehicle in neutral gear, on a flat 

surface and with a functional, fully engaged parking brake. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of or behind 

the vehicle. 

This product should 

not

 be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. 

Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk.

Summary of Contents for Clifford 590.4X

Page 1: ...ation Guide This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only Attempts to install this product by a per son other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle s electrical system and components 2011 Directed Electronics Vista CA N5904 2011 09b ...

Page 2: ...r more information Bitwriter Code Hopping Doubleguard ESP Fail Safe Ghost Switch Learn Routine Nite Lite Nui sance Prevention Circuitry Revenger Silent Mode Soft Chirp Stinger Valet Vehicle Recovery System VRS and Warn Away are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics The Bitwriter p n 998U requires chip version 2 7 or newer to program this unit ...

Page 3: ...nputs 7 Learning the Tach not needed with Virtual Tach 8 Neutral safety switch interface 8 Testing the neutral safety switch 8 Remote Start Shutdown Startup Diagnostics 9 Remote Pairing 10 Programming System Features 11 Feature Menus 12 Menu 1 Security 12 Menu 2 Convenience 14 Menu 3 Remote start 16 Bitwriter Only Options 18 Basic Remote Functions 20 Reset and Deletion 20 Long Term Event History 2...

Page 4: ...h the keys in the ignition The user is responsible for having 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 outlined in this product installation guide If the vehicle starts in gear cease remote start...

Page 5: ...ns 5x04 Neutral Safety Switch 1 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 8 5 1 1 3 10 12 18 10 9 1 1 12 D2D Port for external Xpresskit interface module ON IMPORTANT Neutral Safety switch must be plugged in and in the ON position RF Port for IVU Control Center Thermistor Temp Sensor Sensor 1 Bitwriter SmartStart Port Door Lock Port Remote Start 10 pin Harness Main 6 pin Harness 10A FUSE MINI ATM RPN 8540 LIGHT FL...

Page 6: ...RVISION OUTPUT H2 8 BROWN BLACK 200mA HORN HONK OUTPUT H2 9 DARK BLUE 200mA STATUS OUTPUT H2 10 PINK 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT H2 11 WHITE BLACK 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT H2 12 VIOLET DOOR TRIGGER INPUT H2 13 WHITE VIOLET 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT H2 14 VIOLET BLACK 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT H2 15 ORANGE BLACK 200mA AUX 4 OUTPUT H2 16 BROWN BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT H2 17 GREY HOOD PIN INPUT N C OR N O H2 18 VIOLET YELLOW 20...

Page 7: ...se for increased sensitivity or Turn it counterclockwise for decreased sensitivity Note You can test the new setting by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing intensity while not ing the LED status on the shock sensor The LED turns on for a short duration for small impacts before turn ing off indicating a warn away trigger The impact level required to fully trigger the alarm is indicated...

Page 8: ...switch that physically interrupts the starter wire and is used when the vehicle is in any drive gear If the remote start is interfaced before this switch it will provide protection from starting in gear However some vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechanical part Important You must complete the remote start system installation before do...

Page 9: ...wn in the following table Status LED Flashes Shutdown Mode 1 flash Runtime expired 2 flashes Over rev shutdown 3 flashes Low or no RPM 4 flashes Transmitter shutdown or optional push button 5 flashes Brake shutdown 6 flashes Hood shutdown 7 flashes Timer mode Turbo mode Manual mode error 8 flashes Neutral safety shutdown 9 flashes Low battery voltage mode 10 flashes Alarm triggered 11 flashes Wait...

Page 10: ... AUX button until tones are played II The system chirps the siren to indicate it has learned the HD remote ID and is sending its ID to the remote III Release AUX button 5 Successful or Failed Pair The HD remote control indicates a successful or failed pairing on the display After a successful pairing it then returns to the Adjustments menu If pairing fails it returns to the Remote Pair screen pres...

Page 11: ... only two options AUX option 1 while AUX option 2 For features with more than two options AUX selects the options in ascending order while AUX selects them in descending order Note Pressing AUX button resets the feature to the factory default Once a feature is programmed Other features can be programmed within the same menu Another menu can be selected The learn routine can be exited if programmin...

Page 12: ...Sensor Full trigger Single Double 13 Door Switch Type Normally open Normally closed 14 Trunk Switch Type Normally open Normally closed 15 Remote Button unlock Ign off On Off 1 System Arming mode 1 Active the transmitter must be used to arm the system 2 Passive Arm w o lock after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm The doors will not lock 3 Passive Arm w lock after exiting the veh...

Page 13: ...Closure Comfort Closure is defeated when arming 2 Comfort Closure 1 the door lock pulse or 2nd pulse for double pulses will remain on for 20 sec onds 3 Comfort Closure 2 800mS following the end of the door lock pulse or 2nd pulse for double pulses the door lock output will turn on again for 20 seconds 10 Horn Function 1 Full Alarm Only the horn output will pulse only during full trigger events 2 S...

Page 14: ...to Remote Start Off 15 Aux 4 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset ign 30 sec Timed Off 5 2nd Unlock 6 16 Aux 4 Linking No linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm Disarm Link to Remote Start Only 17 Aux Trunk Output type Validity Off 2nd unlock 1 One time Bypass 1 Off One Time Bypass is not available 2 On the One Time Bypass feature will defeat Passive Arming once and if Armed by remote co...

Page 15: ...eived the wire will turn on for the programmed time duration default 30sec 5 Off the output will not activate for a remote control command use this option when the Aux com mand controls an external device such as a garage door module 6 2nd unlock the wire will operate as 2nd unlock and will not activate for remote control commands 10 Aux 1 Linking 1 No Linking the Aux output will not activate for ...

Page 16: ...atic uses any of the Engine Checking Modes and does not require any special procedures when parking 2 Engine Checking Mode 1 VirtualTach battery voltage drop rise during cranking determines when the starter output is released During runtime constant voltage level is monitored to determine if the engine is running 2 Voltage starter output during cranking is a programmed duration Set in Cranking Tim...

Page 17: ... de activate after they turn off during remote start 2 Latch rear defogger the output activates 10 seconds after start if the interior temperature is below 55 F It turns off after 10 minutes or upon remote start off 3 Pulse rear defogger the output activates for 800 ms 10 seconds after start if the interior temperature is below 55 F 12 Parking Light Output 1 Constant the lights will turn on solid ...

Page 18: ...ear Hatch Timed Latched 6 Aux 2 Timed Output 30 sec Options 1 to 90 sec 7 Aux 2 Icon Type Pulsed Trunk Window Sunroof Audio Lights Left dr Right dr Rear Hatch Timed Latched 8 Aux 3 Timed Output 30 sec Options 1 to 90 sec 9 Aux 3 Icon Type Pulsed Trunk Window Sunroof Audio Lights Left dr Right dr Rear Hatch Timed Latched 10 Aux 4 Timed Output 30 sec Options 1 to 90 sec 11 Diesel Start Delay Timer 1...

Page 19: ...me sets the duration of runtime when the engine is started by the Timer Mode and Smart Start features 13 Timer mode Starts sets the number of times the engine will be started by the Timer Mode and Smart Start features 14 Timer mode Intervals sets the number of hours between engine starts by the Timer Mode and Smart Start features 15 Smart Start Low Temperature sets the low temperature threshold re...

Page 20: ...rtual Tach Reset Deletes all previously learned values for Virtual Tach and on the next remote start sequence the unit begins virtual tach initialization Note The Zap feature on the Bitwriter does not reset the Virtual tach setting 4 Once you have selected the function step press the Control button once more and hold it The LED flashes and the siren chirps to confirm the selected functional step D...

Page 21: ...s not immediately trigger full alarm Instead chirps are heard for the first 3 seconds That s how the progressive two stage door input works This is a feature of this system even if the door is instantly closed again the progression from chirps to constant siren continues Closing the door triggers the system but opening the door does not Have you correctly identified the type of door switch system ...

Page 22: ... crank 7 If this is a manual transmission vehicle the clutch will need to be bypassed see tech tip 10000 at www directechs com 8 Make sure the purple starter wire is connected on the starter side of the optional starter kill anti grind relay 9 Does the vehicle have an immobilizer Some immobilizer systems will not allow the vehicle to crank if active 10 Check connections The heavy gauge remote star...

Page 23: ... system Is the door input connected The system needs to see a door open then close after initiating the re mote start Does the vehicle have a delayed dome light If you are connected to the dome light wire and the dome light is staying on after arming locking the system the system can exit the MTS mode Make sure the neutral safety switch is plugged in and turned on MTS mode exiting diagnostics If t...

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