Directed Electronics PYTHON 872 User Manual
Vista, CA 92081
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Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one
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SECURITY FOR THE BEST
®
OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL
872
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. For more information please visit the below website:
http://www.pythoncarsecurity.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.
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of security with remote start. Your
system contains everything you need.
s Responder LE remote control
s 1-way Companion remote control
s Owner’s guide
s Quick reference card
s Warranty card
AUX AUX
Owner’s
Guide
Quick
Reference Card
Warranty
Card
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Important information
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 Responder LE 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 complete and return the warranty registration card.
Quick Reference Card
Carry 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: 7251P for Responder LE 2-way remote control and 7152P for
the companion remote control.
Contents
Getting Started ....................................................................................................4
Keys to using this manual ...................................................................... 4
Responder LE 2-Way ........................................................................................... 5
Using your System ...............................................................................................7
Commands and Confirmations .............................................................. 7
Performing Commands ......................................................................... 7
Remote Control Command table ............................................................ 8
Fault Condition Alerts ........................................................................... 8
Basic Commands (Direct Access) ........................................................................10
Arm ................................................................................................. 10
Disarm ............................................................................................. 10
Remote Start ...................................................................................... 11
AUX/Trunk ........................................................................................ 11
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) .........................................................................12
Silent Arm ......................................................................................... 12
Runtime Reset .................................................................................... 12
AUX 1 .............................................................................................. 13
Temperature Request .......................................................................... 13
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) .........................................................................14
Sensor Bypass ................................................................................... 14
Remote Valet .................................................................................... 14
Timer Start ........................................................................................ 15
AUX 2 .............................................................................................. 15
Arm Status ........................................................................................ 15
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) .........................................................................16
Sensor Silent Arm .............................................................................. 16
Smart Start ........................................................................................ 16
AUX 3 .............................................................................................. 17
Runtime Remaining ............................................................................ 17
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) .........................................................................18
Full Silent Arm ................................................................................... 18
Defogger .......................................................................................... 18
AUX 4 .............................................................................................. 18
Remote Control Configuration ............................................................................19
Remote Programming ......................................................................... 19
Remote Pairing ................................................................................. 19
Remote Features ............................................................................... 20
Car 2 ............................................................................................... 22
Remote Beep ..................................................................................... 22
Sensor Adjust .................................................................................... 23
Alarm Features .................................................................................................24
Normal Arm Protection ....................................................................... 24
Sensor Silent Arm protection ............................................................... 24
Full Silent Arm Protection .................................................................... 25
Sensor Warn-away ........................................................................... 25
Full Trigger ........................................................................................ 25
Emergency Override .......................................................................... 25
Trigger Zone Fault Report.................................................................... 26
Alarm Report ..................................................................................... 26
Nuisance Prevention (NPC) ................................................................. 27
Remote Start Features ........................................................................................ 28
Pit Stop Mode ................................................................................... 28
Key Takeover..................................................................................... 28
Remote Start Safe-lock ........................................................................ 29
Disabling Remote Start ....................................................................... 29
Advanced Start ................................................................................. 29
Temperature Reporting ........................................................................ 30
Remote Start Time-out Alert .................................................................. 31
Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) ................................................ 31
Turbo Timer Mode .............................................................................. 32
Remote Start Faults ............................................................................. 32
Remote and System Operations .......................................................................... 34
Passive Arming .................................................................................. 34
Auto Re-arming .................................................................................. 34
Valet Mode ....................................................................................... 35
Power Save ....................................................................................... 35
Rapid Resume ................................................................................... 35
Automatic Remote Updates ................................................................. 35
Out of Range .................................................................................... 36
No Remote Output ............................................................................. 36
Feature not Available ......................................................................... 36
Car Select ......................................................................................... 37
System Expansion Options ................................................................................. 38
Battery Information ............................................................................................ 40
Low Battery ....................................................................................... 40
Battery Life ........................................................................................ 40
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 41
Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................. 42
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 44
Warning! Safety First ......................................................................................... 46
Installation ........................................................................................ 46
Remote Start Capable ........................................................................ 46
Manual Transmission Vehicles ............................................................. 46
Interference ....................................................................................... 48
Upgrades ......................................................................................... 48
Water/Heat Resistance ...................................................................... 48
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..................................................................... 49
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 Ghost LED’s are identified by the command/function button they
are associated with.
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Responder LE 2-Way
Internal
Antenna
Transmit
LED
Ghost
LED’s
AUX
Feature Description
Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information
Command buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, auxiliary channel and
remote start commands
Function button Used to access function levels for commands, configura-
tion menus for programming, Car Selection, and to request
reports.
Ghost 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, Remote Start LED, Aux LED, and
LED
Command
Buttons
Function
Button
* 2-way communication is only applicable to the Responder LE
remote control
** Term denotes that these LED’s are only visible when On (Ghost
LED’s are 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 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 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 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 and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized features
and request reports.
Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated
first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by illuminated
Ghost LED’s and beeps or tones on the remote control. A description
of each feature confirmation is found in the following Basic command
and Advanced command sections.
Performing Commands
Perform Basic commands by pressing a Command button (Ghost LED’s
are off).
Perform Advanced Commands by first accessing Levels 1-4 using the
button and then by pressing a Command button while within a
Level (Levels are indicated by illuminated ghost LED’s after pressing
button).
Advanced command example: Silent Arm
1. Press the
LED turns on.
2. Press the
Silent Arm command.
3. The Arm LED will illuminate to confirm when the Silent Arm message from the system is received.
button once to access Function Level 1, the
button while the LED is still on to perform the
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Remote Control Command table
Direct Access
Level
Button
Arm/Lock
(Panic)
Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder
x 1
LEVEL 1
Silent Arm Sensor
LEVEL 2
Bypass
x 2
x 3
LEVEL 3
Sensor Silent
Arm
x 4
LEVEL 4
Full Silent
Arm
Remote Start Runtime
Reset
Aux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4
AUX
Advance Level,
Change Car
(3 sec), Enter
programming
(8 sec)
Temperature
Check*
Timer Start Smart Start Defogger
Arm Status* Runtime
Remaining*
*Not available for 1-way companion remote control
Fault Condition Alerts
If, when performing a command, a condition exists that does not allow activation of an Alarm feature* or Remote Start feature**, the
LED and a fault tone plays to alert of the fault condition.
* Alarm feature not available when the system status is incorrect
upon receiving the command. (Example: Sensor bypass command is received when disarmed).
Refer to the notes included in the following command descriptions
that address these faults or go to Feature not Available under the
Remote and System Operations section for more details.
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** Remote Start feature not available when the Remote Start status is
incorrect upon receiving the command. (Example: Runtime reset
command received when remote start is off).
Refer to the notes included in the command descriptions that address these faults or go to Remote Start Faults under the Remote
Start Features section for more details.
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Basic Commands (Direct Access)
No Ghost LED’s on
Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and
parking lights flash once. The Arm LED and beeps play to confirm. If
Valet mode* is On, the doors lock and the Arm LED,
fault tone plays. Exit Valet mode to arm the alarm normally.
If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the
remote will emit a Trigger Zone Fault Report**, the Arm LED,
and a fault tone plays.
To Arm and Panic
Press and hold
The alarm Arms (or Locks in Valet) and, after 2 seconds, sounds
the siren and flashes the parking lights. The ghost LED’s flash and
siren tones play to confirm. Press the
output.
or button to stop the
Disarm
Press and release
LED and a
LED
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps
and parking lights flash twice. The Disarm LED and beeps play to
confirm. If Valet mode* is On, the doors unlock and the Disarm LED,
LED and fault tones play.
An Alarm Report** will replace the disarm output if the alarm was
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triggered; the siren will chirp 4 or 5 times, and the Disarm LED,
LED and 4 or 5 fault tones play to alert of the report.
Remote Start
Press and release
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and
parking lights turn On and the Remote start LED and On tones play,
or the engine and parking lights turn Off and the Remote start LED
and Off tones play to confirm. If a Remote start configuration issue
prevents the engine from starting, the
LED and a fault tone will play
while the parking lights flash a Remote Start fault report*** to identify
the fault.
AUX/Trunk
Press and hold AUX
The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 seconds. The Aux LED and tones play to confirm.
* See Remote and System Operations for details.
** See Alarm Features for details.
*** See Remote Start Faults (under Remote Start Features) for details.
For Manual transmission vehicles see Manual Transmission Start in the
Remote Start Features
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section for more details.
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Advanced Commands: (Level 1)
Press and release the button 1 time. The LED illuminates indicat-
ing Level 1
Silent Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash
once. The Arm LED turns on to confirm. Valet mode* or Trigger Zone
Fault Report** messages may be received.
Silent Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the parking lights
flash twice. The Disarm LED turns on to confirm. The Silent Disarm
output may be replaced by the Alarm Report**
Runtime Reset
Press and release
If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will
reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The green
ghost LED’s show the runtime and the Remote start On tones play to
confirm runtime reset.
Remote Start must be On to use this feature.
Note
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AUX 1
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1 output. The Aux LED and
On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
Temperature Request
Press and hold the button
Requests the vehicle’s interior temperature and displays it by illuminating the green ghost LED’s; cold is 1 LED, cool (2), warm (3), warmer
(4)
.
* See Remote and System Operations section for details.
** See Alarm Features for details.
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