Directed Electronics AMX 8.5 User Manual
S E C U R I T Y S Y S T E M A N D C O N V E N I E N C ES E C U R I T Y S Y S T E M A N D C O N V E N I E N C E
[ O W N E R ’ S G U I D E ][ O W N E R ’ S G U I D E ]
M O D E LM O D E L
AMX 8.5
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Directed Electronics, Inc. ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or
replace 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
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. This warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if: the
original purchaser has not completed the warranty card and mailed it within ten (10) days
of the date of purchase to the address listed on the card; 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
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM
OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER
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, 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 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 that vary from State to State.
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 1-800876-0800. 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.
Directed does not and has not authorized any person or entity to create for it any other
obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection with this security system.
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
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your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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system signal paging features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
out of range notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
panic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
valet
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remote start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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take-over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
short-run/turbo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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starter anti-grind circuitry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
disabling the remote start system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
over and under rev protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
shut down inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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➤ A control module
➤ An receiver/antenna
➤ One 4-button 2-way remote
➤ A in-vehicle status LED indicator light
➤ A push-button Valet
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switch
➤ Your warranty registration
➤ A shut-down toggle switch
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Congratulations on the purchase of your 2-way remote start
system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed
by an authorized dealer only. Installation of this product by
anyone other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty. All
dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify
authorization.
By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your
system, you will maximize the use of this system and its features.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing our web site at www.directed.ca.
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your warranty
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and
returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty
will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.
Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer.
It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects
that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.
fcc/id notice
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this device.
caution
This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission
vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission
vehicle is dangerous and contrary the product's intended use.
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1. Unlock/Lock Indicator (Orange)
2. Receive/Transmit Indicator (Green)
3. Remote Start/Auxiliary Indicator (Yellow)
4. Panic Indicator (Red)
5. Lock Button
6. Unlock Button
7. Remote Start Button
8. Auxiliary Channel Button
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This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote
control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V
AAA battery.
Low Battery Notification
If the battery is low (and this feature is programmed On) the 2-
way remote will emit 2 long beeps 5-seconds after a transmission
is completed. The 2 long beeps will repeat every 25 seconds up
to 3 times (or until a 2-way remote button is pressed).
Battery Replacement
Gently pull the end of the battery door away from the top of the
remote control then slide the door up to expose the battery and
remove the expired battery. Place the new battery into the
remote control observing the correct polarity. When power is
returned the remote control will light all icons and generate
melodies (representing all beeper tones).
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The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the 2-
way remote buttons. This makes it possible to assign any 2-way
remote button to any receiver function. The 2-way remote
initially comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but
may also be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in
all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard
Configuration 2-way remote.
Standard transmitter configuration
Button
Controls the system Lock function by briefly pressing this
button.
Button
Controls the system Unlock function by briefly pressing this
button.
Button
Controls an optional auxiliary function, such as trunk release,
can be controlled by pressing this button for 1.5 seconds.)
The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
Button
The remote start feature is turned On/Off by pressing this button twice.
and Buttons
The remote start timer mode function of the system is controlled
by pressing these buttons simultaneously.
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and Buttons
The Turbo/Short Run feature is controlled by these buttons (refer
to the Turbo/Short Run section for additional details).
and Buttons
An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that
you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these
buttons simultaneously.
The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
Button
Press and hold this button for 3-seconds to enter Panic Mode.
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The remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates
Directed’s proprietary out-board technology transceiver. The high
frequency combined with Binary Data communication achieves supe-
rior range with two-way communication.
system signal paging features
A page is the signal the control module sends to the remote control
as confirmation of receipt of a command or alarm system status.
When the remote control receives a page it will generate a page noti-
fication to the user (notifications are audible beeps) and the LED
Icons will display the current system status.
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Command Page
When a command (arm/disarm, remote start, or auxiliary
channel) from the remote control is sent and received, the system
will send a command page back to confirm receipt.
Alarm Page
If the ignition is turned on while locked, the system will actuate
the panic feature and an Alarm Page will be sent to the remote
control. When the remote receives this Alarm Page, the remote
control will generate 4 beeps 5 times and the Red LED will illu-
minate for 3-seconds. This will repeat every 100 seconds to alert
the user that the security feature was triggered and will continue
until the alarm page is cleared.
Page Recognition
To clear a page alert/notification, quickly press any button on the
remote control. This can be performed at any time during or after
the page notification has occurred.
The remote control will not send a command to the system at
this time; it will only clear future repeats of the page notification.
The next time a button is pressed on the remote control it will
send a command to the system.
out of range notification
If a command is issued from the remote, but the remote is
beyond the range of the vehicle to receive the command, the
remote responds with 2 sets of 3 quick beeps and the Green LED
will flash 6-times.
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