Directed Electronics Avital 2300 User manual

Avital 2300

Owner's Guide

Limited Lifetime

Consumer Warranty

For a period of one calendar year from the date of purchase of this auto-security

device, Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or

replace (with a comparable reconditioned model), free of cost, any electronic control

module which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use,

SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL

AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS ORIGINALLY

INSTALLED.If warranty service is necessary you must have a clear copy of your sales

receipt containing all of the information shown on the following page.

After the first calendar year, from the date of purchase of this auto-security device,

Directed Electronics, Inc., promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace

(with a comparable reconditioned model) any electronic control module which proves

to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use FOR A CHARGE OF

$45.00, SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A PRO-

FESSIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS

ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you must have a clear copy

of your sales receipt containing all of the information shown on the following page.

This warranty contains the entire agreement relating to warranty and supersedes all

previous and contemporaneous representations or understandings, whether written or

oral. IN ANY EVENT, DEI IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE THEFT OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR ITS

CONTENTS.

This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use,

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

construction. This warranty 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 labor costs for the removal, diagnosis, trou-

bleshooting or reinstallation of the unit. For service on an out-of-warranty product a

flat rate fee by model is charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the ser-

vice charge for your unit.

These systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed Electronics, Inc. is not

offering a guarantee or insuring against the theft of the automobile or its contents

and disclaims any liability for the theft of the vehicle and/or its contents. Directed

Electronics does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or lia-

bility in connection with this security system.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUD-

ED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COM-

MERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLU-

SION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WAR-

RANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF

NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR

ABROAD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH

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. Some states do not allow limitations 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 which vary from state to state.

$2,500 Limited Theft Protection Guarantee

Terms and Conditions. Available only in the USA. In the event that your vehicle is

stolen and not recovered, Directed Electronics, Inc. will refund to the original pur-

chaser of the Avital system up to $2,500 of your insurance deductible. This vehicle

protection guarantee is valid only if:

(1) The installation was performed by an authorized Avital dealer.

(2) The warranty registration card is completed and mailed within ten (10) days of

purchase.

(3) At the time of the theft, the system was fully functional and not in “valet mode.”

(4) The vehicle and its contents were insured at the time of the theft.

(5) The insurance company and the police have been notified and a written stolen

vehicle report was issued by the Police Department.

(6) No less than thirty (30) days after the police report was issued, you mail

Directed Electronics, Inc. clear photocopies of the following documents:

a. Proof of Purchase OR provide the system model and name of the company

that installed the system.

b. The stolen vehicle report issued by the police.

c. Insurance coverage documents for the stolen vehicle, clearly showing all the

details, including the vehicle identification number and the insurance

deductible amount.

d. A dated declaration signed by you the owner of the vehicle, attesting that

the vehicle has been stolen for more than thirty (30) days and has not been

recovered.

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This vehicle theft protection is effective for one (1) year from the date of purchase

and is limited to one claim. This vehicle theft protection guarantee is valid only for

the theft of the entire vehicle and specifically excludes any other considerations,

including, but not limited to, damage caused to the vehicle, theft of parts, contents

or any other consequential damages. Once Avital Technologies verifies that all the

above listed terms and conditions have been met, a check for the insurance

deductible (up to $2,500) will be mailed within thirty (30) days.

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

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

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

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

Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

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

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

Nuisance Prevention Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Arming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Stealth Coding™Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

High Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Security & Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Quick Reference Guide (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Standard Configuration

What is Included

■A control module

■Two 4-button remote transmitters

■A zone 2 impact sensor on-board the control module

■A high-powered siren

■A fault-proof starter interrupt relay 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

System Maintenance

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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

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

ference 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

Transmitter Functions

This system is programmable, making it possible to assign any

remote 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 instructions

in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration remote.

Button

Pressing arms the security system and locks the vehicle doors

(if connected).

Button

Pressing disarms the security system and unlocks the vehicle

doors (if connected). If configured for progressive unlocking,

pressing will only unlock the driver’s door, and a second press

of will unlock the remaining passenger doors.

Button

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

silent arm/disarm and remote-controlled Valet®are controlled by

pressing . (Silent arm/disarm and remote-controlled Valet®work

by pressing for less than one second. An optional accessory

output is controlled by pressing and holding for 1.5 seconds.)

This accessory output controls_____________________________.

Standard Configuration

Button

Pressing and holding for 1.5 seconds activates the Panic

Mode.

and Buttons

An optional accessory convenience or expansion function that you

have added to your system can be activated by pressing and

simultaneously.

This accessory output controls_____________________________.

and Buttons

Another optional accessory convenience or expansion function that

you have added to your system can be activated by pressing

and simultaneously.

This accessory output controls_____________________________.

Using Your System

The buttons described in all instructions 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

Arming

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