Automate 5204A Owner's Manual
OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL
5204A
Since its inception, Directed has had one
purpose, to provide consumers with the fin-
est 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 technology.
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
Directed is committed to delivering worldclass quality products and services that excite
and delight our customers.
Vehicle Security System
QRG5204A ML 2012-12
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2012 Directed. All rights reserved.
www.automatecarsecurity.com
Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start
and 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.
Additional Guide Information
Only basic commands, features and essential information are covered
in this compact guide. Your product has many advanced features
which are not discussed here, please consult the expanded online
version for these at: www.automatecarsecurity.com. Most sections in
this guide also contain additional information which can be found in
the expanded online version.
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of security with remote start. Your
system contains everything you need.
s Responder LE remote control (p/n 7242A)
s 1-way Companion remote control (p/n 7142A)
s Owner’s guide
s Warranty card
Government Regulations and Safety information
Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety
First sections of this manual prior to operating this system.
Warning! Failure to heed this information can result in
death, personal injury or property damage and may also
result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended
purpose.
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.
Please validate it online at www.prodregister.com/automate or com-
plete and return the warranty registration card.
Contents
Remote Control ................................................................................................... 2
Using your System ............................................................................................... 4
Remote Control Command table ............................................................ 4
Basic Commands (Direct Access) .......................................................................... 5
Arm ................................................................................................... 5
Disarm ............................................................................................... 5
Trunk Release ...................................................................................... 6
Remote Start ........................................................................................ 6
Key Takeover....................................................................................... 6
Advanced Commands ......................................................................................... 8
Silent Arm ........................................................................................... 8
Sensor Bypass ..................................................................................... 8
Runtime Reset ...................................................................................... 9
Battery Information ............................................................................................ 10
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 10
Patent Information ............................................................................................. 11
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 12
Warning! Safety First ......................................................................................... 13
Installation ........................................................................................ 13
Remote Start Capable ........................................................................ 13
Manual Transmission Vehicles ............................................................. 13
Interference ....................................................................................... 15
Upgrades ......................................................................................... 15
Water/Heat Resistance ...................................................................... 15
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..................................................................... 16
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Remote Control
Transmit LED
Internal Antenna
Command Buttons
Confirmation LEDs
Feature Description
Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information
Transmit LED Active when transmitting information
Command buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, auxiliary channel and
remote start commands
Confirmation LEDs* Each button has an associated LED that is active during
related operations. These LED’s are labeled respectively as:
Arm LED, Disarm LED, AUX LED and Remote Start LED
* Only applicable to the Responder LE remote control.
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Control Center
Control button
Status LED
The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front
windshield. It consists of:
s The In-vehicle system antenna.
s The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
s The Control button, for placing the system into Valet Mode* and
to perform the Emergency Override** operation.
* See Remote and System Operations in online guide.
** See Alarm Features in online guide.
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Using your System
Remote Control Command table
Button
Action
Press and Release
Shift (Press/release
“AUX” first)
Press/Hold
for 2 secs.
Arm Silent Arm Arm, Panic and
Car Finder
Disarm Silent Disarm No Function
Shift* Sensor Bypass Trunk release
Remote Start Runtime Reset No Function
* Advanced commands are performed by pressing and releasing the
button prior to pressing one of the other command buttons to
perform an associated action.
For example, to Silent Arm: Press and release
first, then press
and release
. The LED illuminates to confirm when the silent
arm message from the system is received.
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