Auto Mate 3203A Owner's Manual
OWNER'S GUIDE
MODEL
3203A
Since its inception, Directed has had one
purpose, to provide consumers with the
finest vehicle security and car stereo prod-
ucts and accessories available. The recipient
of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards
in the field of advanced electronic technol-
ogy.
Quality Directed products are sold and ser-
viced throughout North America and around
the world.
Call (800) 274-0200 for more information
about our products and ser vic es.
Vista, CA 92081
www.directed.com
Directed is committed to delivering worldclass quality products and services that excite
and delight our customers.
Vehicle Security System
G3203A 2013-03
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2013 Directed. All rights reserved.
www.automatecarsecurity.com
Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security system.
Reading this owner’s guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. Please visit: www.
automatecarsecurity.com – For general and additional guide information. For any additional questions please contact your authorized
Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600 (U.S. only).
Additional support is also available at: http://support.directed.com.
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of vehicle security. Your system contains everything you need.
s Responder LE remote control
s 1-way companion remote control
s Quick Reference version of owner’s guide
s Quick reference card and Warranty card
Warranty
Card
Owner’s
Guide
Quick
Reference Card
Important information
Your Warranty
Your system comes with a warranty. Please make sure you receive the
warranty registration card and proof of purchase from your dealer
indicating the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer.
Your product warranty must be validated within 10 days of purchase.
You can validate it online at www.prodregister.com/directed or com-
plete and return the warranty registration card.
arry this card with you to reference your system’s many features.
Replacement Remote Controls
If additional remote controls are desired, please see your authorized
dealer or visit us at www.directedstore.com to order. Part numbers
are: 7243A for Responder LE 2-way remote control and 7143A for
the 1-way companion remote control.
Contents
Getting Started .................................................................................................... 3
Keys to using this manual ...................................................................... 3
Responder LE 2-Way ........................................................................................... 4
Using your System ............................................................................................... 6
Commands and Confirmations .............................................................. 6
Performing Commands ......................................................................... 6
Remote Control Command table ............................................................ 7
Basic Commands (Direct Access) .......................................................................... 8
Arm ................................................................................................... 8
Disarm ............................................................................................... 8
AUX/Trunk .......................................................................................... 9
Remote Start /AUX1/AUX4 .................................................................. 9
Advanced Commands: ...................................................................................... 10
Silent Arm ......................................................................................... 10
Sensor Bypass ................................................................................... 11
Pairing a 1-way or 2-way remote control ............................................. 12
Alarm Features .................................................................................................13
Normal Arm Protection ....................................................................... 13
Sensor Warn-away ........................................................................... 13
Full Trigger ........................................................................................ 14
Emergency Override .......................................................................... 14
Trigger Zone Fault Report.................................................................... 14
Alarm Report ..................................................................................... 15
Nuisance Prevention (NPC) ................................................................. 15
Remote and System Operations .......................................................................... 16
Passive Arming .................................................................................. 16
Auto Re-arming .................................................................................. 16
Valet Mode ....................................................................................... 17
Power Save ....................................................................................... 17
Rapid Resume ................................................................................... 17
Automatic Remote Updates ................................................................. 17
Out of Range .................................................................................... 18
No Remote Output ............................................................................. 18
System Expansion Options ................................................................................. 19
Vehicle Recovery System (VRS) ............................................................ 20
Battery Information ............................................................................................ 21
Low Battery ....................................................................................... 21
Battery Replacement ........................................................................... 21
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 22
Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................. 22
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 23
Additional Information ....................................................................................... 24
Interference ....................................................................................... 24
Upgrades ......................................................................................... 24
Water/Heat Resistance ...................................................................... 24
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..................................................................... 25
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Getting Started
Keys to using this manual
Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consistently throughout this manual, they are as follows:
s Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button.
s Hold: is used after “press” actions when a button needs to be
held in position for an extended period of time, typically several
seconds.
s Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and
can be located through the table of contents.
s An asterisk (*) when used after a word or phrase denotes that
additional details can be found in related sections usually noted
at the bottom of the page or end of the section.
s LED’s are identified by the command/function button they are
associated with.
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Responder LE 2-Way
Internal Antenna: transmits information
LED: Active during communication
Arm: Arms vehicle
Disarm: Disarms vehicle
AUX: Trunk Release: Opens trunk when held
Optional Remote Start/Auxiliary
Confirmation LEDs
Feature Description
Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information
Command Buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, and auxiliary channel
commands.
Function Button Used to access function levels for commands, configuration
menus for programming, and car selection.
LED’s Each button has an associated LED next to it that are active
during related operations. These LED’s are labeled respectively as: Arm LED, Disarm LED, AUX LED and RS/AUX LED
* 2-way communication is only applicable to the Responder LE
remote control
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Control Center
Control Center
Button
Control Center
LED
The control center, typically located on the upper part of the front
windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from
your system. It consists of:
s The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication.
s The control center LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s sta-
tus.
s The control center button, for placing the system into valet mode*
and to perform the emergency override** operation.
* See Remote and System Operations section for details.
** See
Alarm Features for details.
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Using your System
Commands and Confirmations
Commands, basic or advanced, are used to activate system features
and are performed by pressing one of the command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used security features while advanced commands control more specialized features.
Confirmations for basic or advanced commands are indicated
first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by illuminated
LED’s and beeps or tones on the remote control. A description of each
feature confirmation is found in the Basic Commands and Advanced
Commands sections.
Performing Commands
Perform basic commands by pressing a command button.
Perform advanced commands by first pressing
followed by a
command button or pressing and holding a command button for an
extended period of time.
Advanced Command example: Silent Arm
1. Press the
button, the LED turns on.
2. Press the
button while the LED is still on to perform
the silent arm command.
3. The Arm LED will illuminate to confirm when the silent arm message from the system is received.
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Remote Control Command table
Button
Action
Press and Release
Shift (Press/re-
lease “AUX” first)
Press/Hold
for 2 secs.
Arm
Silent Arm Arm and Panic
Disarm Silent Disarm
No function
Shift*
Sensor Bypass Trunk Release
Remote Starter**/Auxil-
iary 1-4 activation***
No Function
* Advanced commands are performed by pressing and releas-
ing the AUX button prior to pressing a command button to
perform the action in the Shift column.
** Available only with optional remote start module installation
*** This button can command either aux 1 or aux 4 if turned on by
an authorized Directed dealer.
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