Python 950 User Guide

Model 950

Owner's Guide

Limited Lifetime

Consumer Warranty

Directed Electronics promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed Electronics 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 Electronics dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed Electronics dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed Electronics, 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 Electronics, 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 ELECTRONICS NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS 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 ELECTRONICS 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 ELECTRONICS SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED ELECTRONICS DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS 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 lim-

itations 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 Electronics dealer for details of the plan or call Directed Electronics Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed Electronics security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft. Directed Electronics 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 Electronics 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

■ Installation receipts

Table of Contents

Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Remote Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Standard Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Standard Button Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Standard Icon Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote Operation and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

System Signal Paging Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Command Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Page Recognition Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programmable Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disabling the Starter Kill Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rear Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Valet Take-Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Short-Run/Turbo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Disabling the Remote Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Quick Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

What is Included

■ The control module

■ SST 2 way receiver/antenna

■ One four-button LCD transmitter

■ A blue status LED indicator light

■ A push-button Valet switch

■ Your warranty registration

■ A shut-down toggle switch

Important Information

Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry

system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed

by an authorized dealer only. Installation of this product by any-

one other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty. All deal-

ers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify that

they are authorized.

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 the Directed Electronics internet website at

www.directed.com.

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject

to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesirable opera-

tion.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.

IVU, In vehicle receiver unit

To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance the device and its antenna

must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from a

person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF expo-

sure compliance.

HHU, hand held unit

To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device

should be used in hand-held, hand operated configura-

tions only. The device and its antenna must maintain a separation

FCC/ID Notice

Your Warranty

distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the

hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device is

designed to be used in a person’s hands and its operating config-

urations do not support normal transmissions while it is carried in

pockets or holsters next to a persons’ body.

This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission

vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehi-

cle is dangerous and contrary to the product's intended use.

Caution

Remote Control Diagram

1. Auxiliary Channel Out

2. Receive Indicator

3. Signal Indicator

4. Transmit Indicator

5. Lock Status Indicator

6. Unlock Status Indicator

7. Not applicable

8. Not applicable

9. Not applicable

10. Not applicable

11. Siren Status Indicator

12. Battery Level Indicator

13. Trigger Response Indicator

14. Not applicable

15. Ignition Switch Input Indicator

16. Not applicable

17. Not applicable

18. Not applicable

19. Not applicable

20. Vibrate Mode Indicator

21. Remote Start Indicator

22. Unlock Button

23. Remote Start Button

24. Auxiliary Button

25. Lock Button

Standard Remote Configuration

This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote

control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V

AAA battery.

The Battery Level indicator has four level indicators that serve as

a visual indication of battery charge. When the battery reaches a

low charge level that requires replacement, the remote control

will generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level

indicator will flash continuously.

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 in the LCD and generate all

beeper tones once.

The remote control buttons are used to send commands to the

system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration

for this system. The buttons can be custom configured for the

user’s specific needs by the installer.

Remote Control Functions

System Maintenance

FULL

REPLACE

EMPTY

Button

Controls the system

LLoocckk

function by pressing this button for

one second.

Button

Controls the system

UUnnlloocckk

function by pressing this button for

one second.

Button

Controls an optional

AAuuxxiilliiaarryy

function, such as trunk release by

pressing this button for 1.5 seconds.

The auxiliary output controls __________________________.

Button

Controls Remote Start feature by pressing this button two times.

and Buttons

Controls and optional auxiliary channel output for a convenience

or expansion feature that has been added to your system. This

feature is operated by pressing these buttons simultaneously.

The auxiliary output controls __________________________.

and and Buttons

When simultaneously pressed these buttons control the rear

window defogger during remote starting.

Standard Button Configurations

Icon

The transmit icon will be displayed while the remote control is

transmitting a command to the vehicle.

Icon

The receive icon will be displayed while the remote control is

receiving a page from the vehicle.

Icon

The signal icon will be displayed if a command is transmitted to

the vehicle but a command page is not received.

Icon

The locked status icon will be displayed when the system is locked.

Icon

The unlock status icon will be displayed when the system is

unlocked.

Icon

The disarm icon will flash when the system is unlocking the

doors.

Icon

The arm icon will flash when the system is locking the doors.

Icon

Not applicable.

Standard Icon Configurations

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

The siren icon will display when a security feature has been trig-

gered.

Icon

The siren icon will display when a security feature has been trig-

gered. This icon will remain displayed until the system’s page is

cleared.

Icon

The vibrate icon will be displayed when the Vibrate Mode is on.

Icon

The battery level icon is always displayed as an indicator of

Battery charge.

Icon

The start icon will be displayed while the vehicle is remote started.

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

Not applicable.

note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will remain when performing key take over until a button on the transmitter has been pressed.

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

Not applicable.

Icon

The ignition icon will display if the ignition is turned on when

the system (doors) are locked.

Icon

Not applicable.

Number Icons

When either of the channel 2 or 4 outputs is activated the appro-

priate icon will be displayed for five seconds.

The remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates

Directed’s proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder Technology

remote control. The high frequency combined with Binary Data

communication achieves superior range with two-way commu-

nication.

Remote Operation and Programming

note: The icons which are ‘not applicable’ are only used when incorporated with a ESP2 Directed Security/Remote Start system.

A page is the signal the 542 control module sends to the remote

control as confirmation of receipt of a command.

When the remote control receives a page it will generate a page

notification to the user (notifications are audible beeps or remote

vibration) and the LCD Icons will display the current system

status.

When a command (lock/unlock, remote start, or auxiliary

channel) from the remote control is sent and received, the system

will send a command page back to confirm receipt.

The remote control will leave a zone icon illuminated when it

has received a triggered response and will wait for you to recog-

nize the violation. Press any button on the remote control, the

LCD information and Alarm Page alerts will be cleared.

note: The remote control buttons will not send a command to the system until the alarm page is cleared.

Page Recognition Mode

note: When the system is in Valet mode, the remote control will show the lock (5) and unlock (6) icons, but will not generate a command page.

Command Page

System Signal Paging Features

To enter programming mode

Press and hold all four remote control buttons simultaneously

until one long beep is heard. Programming Mode has now been

entered.

Page Notification

The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a

page by audibly beeping or remote vibration.

Beep Mode

Beep Mode includes alarm arm/disarm diagnostic beeps and dis-

tinctive two-tone remote start beeps.

Vibrate Mode

Vibrate Mode makes page notification silent but does not include

diagnostic information or distinctive remote start notification.

Illumination

Illumination for the LCD display can be programmed on or off.

When programmed on the LCD will illuminate every time the

remote control receives a page or transmits a command.

Programming illumination on will decrease the life expectancy of

the battery.

Beep/Vibrate Mode

Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press .

The remote control will beep once for on, twice for off. The

vibrate icon (13) will also turn on/off with each press.

Programmable Remote Control Features

Illumination On/Off

Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press .

The remote will beep once for on, twice for off and the light will

turn on/off with each press.

Page Mode On/Off

After entering Programming Mode, press within five

seconds to toggle on and off. When the Page Mode is on, the

remote control will wake up periodically to check for messages

from the security module. It will also wake up when any button

is pushed. When Page Mode is off, the remote control “sleeps”

until a button is pushed, extending the life of the battery.

To Exit Programming Mode

To exit Programming Mode, take no action for five seconds. The

remote control will generate two beeps to indicate programming

mode has been exited.

Using Your System

The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:

■ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this

product must only be performed by an authorized Directed

Electronics dealer.

Warning! Safety First

■ 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 LIV-

ING 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.

■ 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 vehi-

cle 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

Electronics dealer in accordance with the Safety Check out-

lined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts

in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and con-

sult with the authorized Directed Electronics dealer to fix the

problem.

■ After the remote start module has been installed, contact

your authorized dealer to have him or her test the remote

start module by performing the Safety Check outlined in the

product installation guide. If the vehicle starts when per-

forming the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote

start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start

module must be removed or the installer must properly rein-

stall the remote start system so that the vehicle does not

start in gear. All installations must be performed by an

authorized Directed Electronics dealer. OPERATION OF THE

REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS

CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPER-

ATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDI-

TIONS 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 ELECTRONICS DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT

THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED ELEC-

TRONICS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR

INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

Pressing for one second arms the system by activating the

starter kill and locking the doors (if the door locks are connect-

ed). The horn will honk (if connected) and the parking lights will

flash once to confirm arming of the system. While the system is

armed, the status LED will flash once per second. The Failsafe

Starter Kill will also prevent the vehicle’s starter from cranking.

The system can also be programmed to arm the optional Failsafe

Starter Kill automatically (called Passive Mode). If the system has

been programmed for Passive Mode, the Failsafe

Starter Kill will

automatically activate 30 seconds after the ignition has been

turned off. After the ignition has been turned off, the status LED

will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is in Passive Mode.

Locking

If Passive Mode has been programmed on, then it is also possible

to program the system for Passive Locking. With Passive Locking,

the vehicle doors lock automatically at the same time that the

Failsafe

Starter Kill is activated. If Passive Locking is programmed

on, care must be taken to prevent the keys from being locked in the

vehicle.

NOTE: For Passive Mode to be effective, the Failsafe®Starter Kill relay must be installed.

Pressing for one second disarms the system and unlocks the

doors (if connected). The horn will honk twice (if connected) and

the parking lights will flash twice to confirm disarming of the sys-

tem. The optional Failsafe

Starter Kill will be deactivated. The sta-

tus LED will turn off, unless the system is programmed for Passive

Mode. In Passive Mode, the status LED will flash rapidly when the

system is disarmed. This indicates that the system will re-engage

the starter kill and re-lock the doors (if Passive Locking has been

programmed) in 30 seconds unless the ignition is turned on.

Unlocking

If your remote transmitter is lost or damaged, you can manually

override the starter kill. To do this, you must have the vehicle's

ignition key and know where the Valet switch is located. Be sure

to check with the installer for the location of the Valet switch.

To override the starter kill, turn

the ignition on and press the

Valet switch within 10 seconds.

The status LED will stop flashing

and the vehicle should start. If it does not start, you may have

waited too long; turn the ignition off and repeat the process.

LOCATION OF VALET SWITCH_____________________________

You can prevent your system from automatically activating the

Failsafe

Starter Kill and locking the doors by using Valet Mode.

This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced.

In Valet Mode, the starter kill cannot be activated, even with the

transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, remote

start, etc.) will continue to work normally.

Valet Mode

Disabling the Starter Kill Without a Transmitter

DRW-35

To enter or exit Valet Mode:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Turn the ignition off.

3. Press and release the Valet

switch within 10 seconds.

The status LED will light steadily if you are entering Valet Mode

and will turn off if you are exiting Valet Mode.

If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract

attention by triggering the system with your transmitter. Just

press for 1.5 seconds to enter Panic Mode. In Panic Mode, the

horn will honk and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. To

stop Panic Mode at any time, press , or on the

transmitter.

NOTE: In order for Panic Mode to be effective, the vehicle’s horn (or optional siren) as well as the vehicle's parking lights must be connected.

Panic Mode

DRW-35

This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for

a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up

the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehi-

cle with the climate control system. If interior heating or cooling

is desired, the climate controls must be preset, and the fan blower

must be set to the desired level prior to remote starting the

vehicle.

IMPORTANT! (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the ignition.

To remote start the vehicle:

1. Press on the transmitter 2 times.

2. The parking lights will flash to confirm that the vehicle will

attempt to start.

3. Release the buttons as soon as the parking lights flash.

(In gasoline vehicles, the engine will start 4 seconds after

the parking lights flash. In diesel vehicles, the engine will

start when the WAIT-TO-START indicator on the vehicle's dash

goes out or the timer has expired.)

4. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-program-

med period of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) or until a shut-

down input is triggered.

Remote Start

When you are ready to drive the vehicle:

1. Insert the ignition key and

turn it to the ON (not the

START) position.

2. Press the brake pedal.

NOTE: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position, the engine will shut down.

While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system will monitor the vehicle and will automatically shut down the engine if the system receives any of the following shut-down inputs:

■ The brake pedal is pressed.

■ The hood is opened.

■ The shutdown toggle switch is put into the OFF position.

■ The pre-programmed run time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) has

elapsed.

■ Transmitter button is pressed again twice to start the

vehicle.

To turn the rear defogger output OFF:

1. Simultaneously press & release the + + but-

tons on the remote control.

2. The lights will flash 2 times.

3. The rear defogger output will no longer activate when the

vehicle is remote started.

Rear Defogger

NOTE: If the remote start is on the parking lights will turn off then flash 2-times before returning to their normal output and the defogger output, if active, will cease.

To turn the rear defogger output ON:

1. Simultaneously press & release the + + but-

tons on the remote control.

2. The lights will flash 3 times.

3. The rear defogger output will once again activate when the

vehicle is remote started.

NOTE: If the remote start is on the lights will turn off then flash 3-times before returning to their normal output and the defogger output will activate as programmed.

The Valet Take-Over feature allows the vehicle to remain running

after the key has been removed from the ignition. This feature is

useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for

short periods of time, but would like to leave the motor running

and the climate controls on.

To perform Valet Take-Over:

1. Before turning off the engine, press and release on the

transmitter twice (or press and release the optional momen-

tary switch twice).

2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. (The engine will

stay running.)

3. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-program-

Valet Take-Over

med period of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) or until a shut-

down input is triggered.

NOTE: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being pressed.

Short run turbo mode keeps the engine running after arriving at you destination for a programmable period of 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. This allows the system’s timer to conveniently cool down the turbo after you have left the vehicle.

To activate:

1. Park the vehicle and set parking brake.

2. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and leave the engine

running.

3. Press and release the and buttons at the same time.

4. The lights will flash to indicate the remote start has entered

short run turbo mode.

5. Turn off the key, the engine will keep running.

6. Exit and secure the vehicle.

7. The engine will turn off after the programmed run time.

By pressing the remote and buttons the parking lights

will flash 4 times and then start the vehicle and run for the set

duration. The remote start can be shut off by the transmitter by

pressing the remote start button and remain in timer mode,

but if any other shut down zones or the ignition becomes active

Timer Mode

Short-Run/Turbo

the timer mode will cancel.

1. Press Timer mode buttons.

2. The vehicle will confirm with 4 parking light flashes.

3. A 1-second delay will start.

4. The system will start the car and will run for the specified

duration, unless shut down by the remote start button .

If shut down with the remote start button the system

will remain in timer mode.

5. The system will start every 3 hours until canceled by the

brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires.

IMPORTANT! Timer Mode should be used only in open areas. Never start and run the vehicle in an enclosed space such as a garage or carport.

To exit timer mode, turn the ignition switch on any time the

engine is running. The parking lights will flash 4 times, indicating

timer mode has been exited.

Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind cir-

cuitry prevents the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned

to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter motor if

the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation.

NOTE: Anti-grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is operating the motor and the Failsafe

Starter Kill relay is installed.

Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry

This feature allows your system's remote start unit to be tem-

porarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from being remote started

accidentally. This feature is useful if the vehicle is being serviced

or stored in an enclosed area. To disable the remote start, move

the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. The switch can

be installed in a location of your choice. Check with your installer

for recommended locations.

LOCATION OF SHUTDOWN SWITCH_________________________

Rapid Resume Logic

This Directed Electronics system will store its current state to non-

volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system

will recall the stored state from memory. This means if the unit is

in Valet Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such

as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will

still be in Valet Mode. This applies to all states of the system

including arm, disarm, VRS

, and Valet Mode.

Disabling the Remote Start System

Programming Options

Programming options control your system's normal, operational

set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may

require additional installation labor. This system's programming

options are listed below, with the factory default settings in bold:

■ 12, 24, or 60 minute run time. your system can be pro-

grammed to allow the vehicle to run for 12, 24, or 60 min-

utes when remote started.

■ 3, 6, 9, or 12 minute timer mode run time. Your system can

be programmed to allow the vehicle to run for 3, 6, 9, or 12

minutes when remote started in timer mode. Can be set up to

16 minutes by your installer.

■ Comfort closure is a programming option which closes the

vehicle’s windows after remote locking.

■ Parking lights flashing or constant. Your system can be pro-

grammed to either flash or to turn on the parking lights con-

stantly during the entire remote start operation.

■ Passive Mode or Active Mode. In Passive Mode the Failsafe

Starter Kill will automatically activate 30 seconds after the

ignition has been turned off.

■ Ignition switch-controlled door-locking on or off. With this

feature on, the doors will lock 3 seconds after the ignition

key is turned on, and unlock when the ignition key is turned off.

■ Passive Locking or Active Locking (doors lock only with the

transmitter). With Passive Locking, the vehicle doors lock

automatically 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned

off. Passive Locking can only be selected when the system

has been programmed for Passive Mode.

■ The horn honk confirmations for locking and unlocking can be

programmed on or off. In order for this feature to be pro-

grammed on, the horn must be connected to the system.

Glossary of Terms

Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-

neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor

which monitors your vehicle and controls all system functions.

Failsafe

Starter Kill: An automatic switch controlled by your sys-

tem which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever

the system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking

when the system is disarmed, in Valet Mode, or if the starter kill

switch itself fails. Your system has feature-ready circuitry for the

starter kill, however installation may require additional labor.

LED: A red light mounted at a discretionary location inside the

vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system.

Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control which operates the var-

ious functions of your system.

Valet Switch: A small push button mounted at a discretionary

location inside the vehicle. It is used to override the Failsafe

Starter Kill when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or

exit Valet Mode.

Convenience Expansions

Listed below are some of the many expansion options available for

use with your system. Some options may require additional parts

and/or labor. Please consult with your dealer for a complete list of

options available for use with this system.

Domelight Supervision: The domelight will illuminate for 30

seconds each time the system is disarmed using the transmitter.

This is useful for seeing inside the vehicle at night prior to enter-

ing it.

Power Door Lock Control: Your system is capable of controlling

many types of power door lock systems; however, some door lock

systems may require extra parts. Consult with your dealer to deter-

mine which type of locks your vehicle uses. If power locks are

connected, the system can be programmed to lock the doors auto-

matically 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned off. The

system can also be programmed to lock the doors when the ignition

is turned on and to unlock them when the ignition is turned off.

Power Trunk Release: The system’s auxiliary output can be pro-

grammed to operate a factory power release for the vehicle's trunk

or hatch. If the factory release is not power-activated, Directed

Electronics 522T trunk-release solenoid can often be added.

Power Window Control: Power window control is provided with

Directed Electronics 529T or 530T systems. The 529T system will

roll up two windows automatically when the system is armed, or

roll two windows down by using the transmitter. The 530T will roll

two windows both up and down. The 530T also provides one touch

switch operation.

Progressive Door Unlocking: For added security, your system can

be configured to unlock the driver’s door only, leaving the pas-

senger doors locked. Pressing the unlock button an additional time

will unlock the passenger doors. This option requires additional

parts and labor.

Notes

Quick Reference Guide

To arm using your remote

■ To arm the system press for one second. The doors will lock (if con- nected). The LED will begin to flash. The vehicle’s horn (if connected) will honk and the parking lights will flash once to confirm arming.

To disarm using your remote

■ To disarm the system press for one second. The doors will unlock (if connected). The vehicle’s horn (if connected) will honk twice and the parking lights will flash twice.

Disabling the Failsafe®Starter Kill without a transmitter

■ Turn on the ignition. Press and release the Valet button within 10 seconds. The LED will stop flashing and the vehicle should start.

To remote start the vehicle

■ Press twice within 3 seconds. The parking lights will turn on (if con- nected) and the vehicle will start and run for the programmed duration.

To enter or exit Valet Mode

■ Turn the ignition to the "ON" position. Turn the ignition back off. Press and release the Valet button within 10 seconds. The status LED will light steadily if you have entered Valet Mode. To exit Valet Mode, repeat the steps above. The LED will turn off when exiting Valet Mode.

To activate Panic Mode

■ Press and hold for 1.5 seconds.

To activate Timer Mode

■ Press and to start the vehicle, and run it for the set duration.

To activate Turbo Mode

■ Park the vehicle and set parking brake. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and leave the engine running. Press and release the and buttons.

To disable the remote start system

■ To disable the remote start, move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position.

Location of Shutdown Switch______________________________

Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.

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Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.

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Valet Takeover

■ Press and release on the transmitter twice in 3 seconds. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-programmed period of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes).

Rear Window Defogger

■ Press the , and buttons simultaneously to turn the defogger on or off when remote starting. When a remote start is initiated, the parking lights will flash 2-times if the defogger is set to off, and will flash 3-times if the defogger is set to on.

The company behind this system is Directed Electronics

Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed Electronics is ISO 9001 registered.

Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.

Call (800) 274-0200 for more information about our products and services.

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