Avital 4108L User Manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE

MODEL

4108L

Contents

Remote Control ...................................................................................................2

Remote control icon table ...................................................................... 3

Basic Commands ................................................................................................. 3

Lock ................................................................................................... 3

Unlock ................................................................................................ 3

Remote Start ........................................................................................ 4

Car ................................................................................................... 4

Additional Remotes .............................................................................................4

Remote Start Features .......................................................................................... 4

Disabling Remote Start ......................................................................... 4

Battery Information .............................................................................................. 5

Battery Replacement ............................................................................. 5

Battery Disposal .................................................................................. 5

Government Regulations ...................................................................................... 6

Warning! Safety First ........................................................................................... 7

Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty ..................................................................... 9

Remote Control

Feature Description

1 Press for one second to lock. 2 Internal antenna: active when transmitting information

3 Transmit LED: flashes when for transmitting information

4 Press for one second to unlock.

5 Press and release to activate remote start

6 Press and hold for 2 seconds to activate optional trunk release or

other optional accessory.

Remote control icon table

Press and

Button

**Vehicle specific. Please refer to your local 12-volt retailer for more information.

Release

Lock Lock, Panic and Car Finder**

Unlock No function

No function Optional accessory such as trunk

release**

Remote Starter No function

Press/Hold

for 2 secs.

Basic Commands

Lock

Press and release Doors lock, lights ﬂash, and the horn sounds.*

To Lock and Panic/Car Finder

Press and hold

To lock the system, then activate Panic/Car Finder. Press the

Unlock

Press and release Doors unlock, lights ﬂash, the horn sounds*.

or button to stop Panic output.

*Feature is vehicle speciﬁc and availability may vary by model. Refer to installation center for more information.

Remote Start

Press and release . Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine turns On, or the engine turns Off accordingly. If a Remote start conﬁguration issue prevents the engine from starting, the parking lights ﬂash a Remote Start fault report to identify the fault.

Car

Press and hold Activates optional accessory (such as trunk release or power lift gate) when this button is pressed for 2 seconds.

The car icon function is vehicle speciﬁc. Refer to your local 12-volt retailer for more information.

Additional Remotes

This device does not support end user programming. To add a new remote, please consult your local 12-volt retailer to have one programmed for you.

Remote Start Features

Disabling Remote Start

Remote start can be disabled by moving the Toggle Switch to the On position. If remote start is attempted while the toggle switch is On, the engine will not start. Move the switch back to the Off position to resume normal operation.

Consult your local 12-volt retailer for the location of the

Note

Toggle switch.

Battery Information

The remote controls are powered by coin cell batteries (CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. When batteries begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced.

Battery Replacement

1. Locate the notch in the housing near the key ring.

2. Insert a small, ﬂat tool into the notch and gently twist to seperate the front and back remote housing.

3. Remove battery from clip and replace with a new one while observing the correct polarity.

4. Reassemble unit.

Battery Disposal

Directed cares about the environment. If you need to dispose of the battery, please do so in accordance with your municipal requirements for battery disposal.

Government Regulations

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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210. Its use is authorized only on a no-interference, no-protection basis; in other words, this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by IC. In addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interference that may be received, even if this interference could affect the operation of the device.

WARNING! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Warning! Safety First

Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal.

Installation

Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any questions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600 (US) or 1-800-361-7271 (Canada).

Remote Start Capable

When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage). 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 properly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote control transmitters to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle. THE 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 PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED. These precautions are the sole responsibility of the user.

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/emergency brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or property damage. We recommend the owner have the parking / emergency brake system inspected and adjusted by a qualified automotive shop biannually.

Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. (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 must also have 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 dealer. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the authorized Directed dealer to fix the problem. All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed dealer.

OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED Directed DEALER TO REPAIR OR

DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

This product is designed for fuel injected vehicles only.

Interference

All radio devices are subject to interference which could affect proper performance.

Upgrades

Any upgrades to this product must be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. Do not attempt to perform any unauthorized modifications to this product.

Water/Heat Resistance

This product is not designed to be water and/or heat-resistant. Please take care to keep this product dry and away from heat sources. Any damage from water or heat will void the warranty.

Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

Directed Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the “unit”), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was purchased from an authorized Directed dealer, the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized Directed dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed, shipping prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer’s name, telephone number and address; the authorized dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product description, including accessories; the year, make and model of the vehicle; vehicle license number and vehicle identification number. All components other than the unit, including without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters and the associated sensors and accessories, carry a one-year warranty from the date of purchase of the same. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WILL BE DENIED. This warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if: the unit’s date code or serial number is defaced, missing or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. Directed, in its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED; AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED IS NOT OFFERING A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR

ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER’S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE UNIT HAS NOT BEEN PURCHASED FROM DIRECTED, OR AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER, OR IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLIGENCE, ACTS OF GOD, NEGLECT, IMPROPER SERVICE, OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING OUT OF DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCTION.

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 that vary from State to State.

This warranty is only valid for sale of product(s) within the United States of America and in Canada. Product(s) sold outside of the United States of America or Canada are sold “AS-IS” and shall have NO WARRANTY, express or implied.

For further details relating to warranty information of Directed products, please visit the support section of Directed’s website at: www.directed.com.

This product may be covered by a Guaranteed Protection Plan (“GPP”). See your authorized Directed dealer for details of the plan or call Directed Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800.

920-10011-01 2011-06

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