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THE SCIENCE OF SECURITY™

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 fea-tures. For more information please visit the below website:

http://www.clifford.com – For general and additional guide in-formation.

For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600.

What you getWelcome to the best generation of security with remote start. Your system contains everything you need.

Responder HD remote control with Responder SST technology for superior range and reliability1-way Companion remote controlAC adapter for charging your remote controlFull color owner’s guideQuick reference cardWarranty card

Warranty Card

Owner’s

Guide

QuickReference Card

G5902X 2009-07

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 WarrantyYour Responder HD 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 CardCarry this card with you to reference your system’s many features.

Replacement remote controlsIf additional remote controls are desired, please see your authorized dealer or visit us at www.directedstore.com to order. Part numbers are: 7941X for Responder HD 2-way remote control and 7652X for the companion remote control. Your system can also be used with optional Responder LC3 LCD 2-way remote control (7752X).

ContentsGetting Started .................................................................................................... 4

Charging the remote control: ................................................................. 4Keys to using this manual ...................................................................... 5

Remote Control Information .................................................................................. 6Control Center ..................................................................................... 7

Status Screen Icons .............................................................................................. 8Using your System ............................................................................................. 10

Commands and Confirmations ............................................................ 10Navigation ....................................................................................... 10Performing Commands ....................................................................... 10Fault Condition Alerts ......................................................................... 11

Basic commands (function level 1) ...................................................................... 12Arm ................................................................................................. 12AUX/Trunk ........................................................................................ 12Disarm ............................................................................................. 13Remote Start ...................................................................................... 13

Advanced commands: Function Level 2 ............................................................... 14Silent Arm ......................................................................................... 14AUX 1 .............................................................................................. 14Silent Disarm ..................................................................................... 15Runtime Reset .................................................................................... 15

Advanced commands: Function Level 3 .............................................................. 16Sensor Bypass ................................................................................... 16AUX 2 .............................................................................................. 16Remote Valet .................................................................................... 17Advanced Start ................................................................................. 17

Advanced commands: Function Level 4 .............................................................. 18Silent Mode 2 ................................................................................... 18AUX 3 .............................................................................................. 18Car finder ......................................................................................... 19Defroster ........................................................................................... 19

Advanced commands: Function Level 5 ............................................................... 20Car Select ........................................................................................ 20AUX 4 .............................................................................................. 20Last Trigger ....................................................................................... 21Temp Request .................................................................................... 21

Configuring your System .................................................................................... 22Navigating menus and configuring features ......................................... 22

Settings Menu ................................................................................................... 24Button Auto Lock ............................................................................... 24Alert Types ....................................................................................... 24Animations ....................................................................................... 24

Button Beeps ..................................................................................... 25Paging ............................................................................................ 25Temp Units ....................................................................................... 25

Adjustments Menu ............................................................................................. 26Clock Settings .................................................................................. 26Timer Start ........................................................................................ 26Smart Start ........................................................................................ 27Remote Pair ...................................................................................... 28Sensor Adjust ................................................................................... 29

Options Menu ................................................................................................... 31Power Off ........................................................................................ 31Parking Meter .................................................................................. 31Countdown Timer .............................................................................. 32Name Tags ....................................................................................... 33Demo Mode ...................................................................................... 33Level 5 Screen ................................................................................... 34

Alarm Features ................................................................................................. 35Normal Arm Protection ....................................................................... 35Sensor Silent Arm protection ............................................................... 35Full Silent Arm Protection .................................................................... 36Sensor Warn-away Messages ............................................................. 36Full trigger Messages ......................................................................... 36Emergency Override .......................................................................... 36Trigger Zone Fault Report.................................................................... 37Alarm Trigger Report .......................................................................... 37Last Trigger Report ............................................................................. 38Nuisance Prevention (NPC) ................................................................. 38

Remote Start Features ........................................................................................ 39Pit Stop Mode ................................................................................... 39Key Takeover..................................................................................... 39Remote Start Safe-lock ........................................................................ 40Disabling Remote Start ....................................................................... 40Advanced Start ................................................................................. 40Temperature Reporting ........................................................................ 41Remote Start Time-out Alert .................................................................. 42Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) ................................................ 42Turbo Timer Mode .............................................................................. 43Remote Start Not Available ................................................................. 44

Remote and System Operations .......................................................................... 45Passive Arming .................................................................................. 45Auto Re-arming .................................................................................. 45Valet Mode ....................................................................................... 46Power Save ....................................................................................... 46Rapid Resume ................................................................................... 46Automatic Remote Updates ................................................................. 46

Out of Range .................................................................................... 47No Remote Output ............................................................................. 47Feature not Available ......................................................................... 47No Function Assigned ........................................................................ 48

1-way Companion Remote Control ..................................................................... 49Accessing Commands ........................................................................ 50Sensor Bypass operation .................................................................... 50Button Auto Lock ................................................................................ 50Car Select ......................................................................................... 50Programming .................................................................................... 51Battery Information (1-Way) ................................................................ 52

System Expansion Options ................................................................................. 53Battery Information (Responder HD) .................................................................... 55

Low Battery ....................................................................................... 55Battery Life ........................................................................................ 56Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 57

Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................. 58Specifications .................................................................................................... 59Government Regulations .................................................................................... 60Warning! Safety First ......................................................................................... 62

Installation ........................................................................................ 62Remote Start Capable ........................................................................ 62Manual Transmission Vehicles ............................................................. 62Interference ....................................................................................... 64Upgrades and Batteries ...................................................................... 64Water/Heat Resistance ...................................................................... 64

Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..................................................................... 65

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Getting Started

Your Responder HD remote is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that can only be serviced by an authorized Directed dealer. Due to transit and storage time prior to your purchase, the battery charge may have depleted. To ensure proper operation, check the battery level and connect the battery charger if not fully charged. See Battery Information and Status Screen Icons sections for more informa-tion about the battery.

Charging the remote control:Plug the AC adapter into a 110V AC outlet. Insert the mini-USB 1. connector into the port on the remote control. The Status screen Info Center then indicates the remote control is charging.While the Status screen is off, the blue transmit LED will continue 2. blinking until fully charged (the remote control also remains functional to command the system or access the Status screen to check the battery level).Once fully charged the remote control is ready for use. Discon-3. nect the mini-USB end from the remote control first and then the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

Mini-USBPort

Note If the battery is excessively depleted when the charger is connected, functionality may be delayed while it charges to the minimum voltage required to operate the display, after which normal charging resumes.

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Keys to using this manualSpecific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis-tently throughout this manual, they are as follows:

Toggle: implies rolling the menu wheel up or down and releas-ing.Press: implies pushing directly inward on the menu wheel or com-mand button and releasing.Hold: is used after Toggle or Press actions when the menu wheel or command button needs to be held in position for an extended period of time, typically several seconds.

ARMED this style denotes a still or an animation shown on the HD display, labeled specifically with the command it identifies.

Set Clock denotes highlighted on-screen text when configuring the system or remote control.Blue text denotes non-highlighted screen titles or on-screen text (such as used in the configuration menus).Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and can be located through the table of contents.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.


Remote Control Information

1-800-274-0200RPN 7941X

IC: 1513A-7941FCC ID:EZSDEI7941

MenuWheel

InternalAntenna

Display RemoteDetails

ResetButton

CommandButtons

Feature Description

Internal Antenna* Used for transmitting and receiving information

Display Full color display

Command buttons (4): Used to perform arming, disarming, auxiliary channel and remote start commands

Menu wheel Used to access Function Level screens, control Status Screen info center content, and navigates the remote control and system configuration menus

Reset Button** Resets the remote control’s microprocessor

Mini USB Port Used for charging the internal battery (not shown)

* Avoid touching or grasping the area where the internal antenna is located as it may reduce range.

** Should the remote stop responding to button presses, insert a pin or the end of a paper clip, and press in on the reset button for one second.

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Control Center

Status LED Control button

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:

The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication. The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status. 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.


Status Screen IconsClock

Battery Level

Timer Mode/Smart Start

Remote Start Status

Name Tag

Info Center

Sensor Status

Siren Status

Page/Alerts

System Status

The table below describes all the Status screen icons.

Feature Description

Clock Indicates the time in 12 or 24 hour format

Battery level

Full ¾ ½ ¼ Empty

Timer Mode / Smart Start Timer Mode is enabled. Smart Start is enabled.

Remote Start

Remote start is active, the engine is running. Manual Transmission Start mode is enabled, the engine can be started

System Status The system is armed, the alarm is enabled.

The system is disarmed, the alarm is disabled.

The system is Locked in Valet, the alarm is disabled.

The system is Unlocked in Valet, the alarm is disabled.

Second system operation: If set to control a second system, the above lock icons will contain a “2”.

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Feature Description

Name Tag Displays a personalized name tag 1-15 characters long

Info Center Displays the Remote Start runtime, Temperature Auto-report, Parking meter and Countdown timers. While Status screen is on, press the menu wheel to change the displayed information.

Sensor Status Trigger Zones are enabled and functioning normally.

Trigger zone fault found when arming and is bypassed.

NPC On, a sensor has triggered excessively and is bypassed

Remote Sensor bypass On, the bypassed sensor will not trigger the alarm.

Siren Status Siren is enabled and will sound for all alarm outputs.

Siren is disabled for sensor triggers, remote is paged for all triggers (Sensor Silent Arm).

Siren is disabled for all triggers, remote is paged for all trig-gers (Full Silent Arm).

Page/Alerts Pager On, Pager Off.

Battery Save On (Red dot), Battery Save Off (No dot).

Tone On (icon is not present when Tone is Off).

Vibrate On (icon is not present when Vibrate is Off).

Example Page Off, Vibrate On & Tone On.

Varying combinations of these icons reflect the Paging and Alert Types menu settings.


Using your System

Commands and ConfirmationsCommands, 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 fea-tures while Advanced commands control more specialized features and request reports.

Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated first by siren chirps and vehicle light flashes, and then as animations, still screens 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.

NavigationTo navigate to the Status and Function level screens, toggle the menu wheel up or down, the screens will cycle as shown in the facing dia-gram. These screens remain displayed for 3 seconds before reverting to a blank screen. To display a screen for an extended 20 second period; toggle and hold the menu wheel on the desired screen for this duration, after which the display reverts to a blank screen.

Performing CommandsPerform Basic commands by pressing one of the command buttons while the remote control display is blank or the Status screen is On. Perform Advanced commands by pressing one of the command but-tons while a Function Level screen is displayed.

Advanced command example: Silent ArmToggle1. the menu wheel to display the Function Level 2 screen.

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Press2. the button while this screen is still on to perform the Silent Arm command.The Responder HD remote will play the 3. SILENT ARM animation followed by the Status screen.

BlankDisplay

Toggle Menu Wheel Up or Down

CommandButtons

Status Screen

Fault Condition AlertsIf, when performing a command, a condition exists that does not al-low the activation of a feature, a fault screen and tone plays as an alert. For more details on the condition and possible resolutions, use the fault screen title and locate the respective section through the table of contents.


Basic commands (function level 1)

ArmPress and release

The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and lights flash once. The ARMED animation and beeps play to confirm. If Valet mode* is On the doors lock and the LOCKED (IN VALET) anima-tion and tone play. Exit Valet mode to arm the alarm normally.

If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the Trigger Zone Fault report** plays.

To Arm and PanicPress and hold

The alarm Arms (or Locks in Valet) and, after 2 seconds, sounds the siren and flashes the lights. The PANIC animation and siren tones play to confirm. Press the or button to stop the out-put.

AUX/TrunkPress and hold AUX

The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec-onds. The TRUNK RELEASE animation and tones play to confirm.


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DisarmPress and release

The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps and lights flash twice. The DISARM animation and beeps play to con-firm. If Valet mode* is On the doors unlock and the UNLOCK (IN VALET) animation and tone play.

More than 2 siren chirps and remote beeps indicates a trigger has occurred. The Disarm animation is then replaced by the Alarm Trigger report.**

Remote StartPress and release

Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and lights turn On and the REMOTE START ACTIVATED animation and On tones play, or the engine and lights turn Off and the REMOTE START DEACTIVATED animation and Off tones play to confirm. The Remote Start status icons in the Status screen are updated accordingly. If Remote Start fails to activate, a fault screen and tone plays to identify the reason.***

* See Remote and System Operations for details.** See Alarm Features for details.*** See Remote Start Not Available (Remote Start Features).For Manual transmission vehicles see the Manual Transmission Start sec-tion under Remote Start Features for more details.


Advanced commands: Function Level 2From blank screen, toggle menu wheel down 2 times

Silent Arm Press and release

The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the lights flash once. The SILENT ARM animation plays to confirm. Valet mode* or Trigger Zone Fault report** messages may be received.

AUX 1 Press and release AUX

Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1 output. The AUX CHANNEL animation and On tones or Off tones play to confirm.


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Silent Disarm Press and release

The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the lights flash twice. The SILENT DISARM animation plays to confirm. The Alarm Trig-ger report* may replace the Silent Disarm animation.

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

RUNTIME RESET animation and tones play to confirm. The Remote Start runtime is reset in the Status screen.

Note Remote Start must be active to use this feature.

* See Alarm Features for details.


Advanced commands: Function Level 3 From blank screen, toggle menu wheel down 3 times

Sensor Bypass Press and release to access menu

The Sensor Bypass menu screen has four options, pressing the appro-priate button as shown below activates that bypass level. An appropri-ate screen and beeps play to confirm.

Warn away Press and release : all sensor warn-away output and messages to the remote are defeated.Optional sensors Press and release AUX : optional sensor warn-away and full trigger output and messages to the remote are defeated.Shock sensor Press and release : shock sensor warn-away and full trigger output and messages to the remote are defeated.Bypass all Press and release : shock and optional sensor warn-away and full trigger output and messages to the remote are defeated.

Note System needs to be armed to perform Sensor Bypass.Perform arm command any time to turn Sensor Bypass Off.



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Remote Valet Press and release

Enters (or if On, exits) Valet Mode. The VALET MODE ENTER or EXIT VALET MODE animation and beeps play to confirm. See Valet

Mode for more details

Advanced Start* Press and release

Displays the Advanced Start menu screen with two options:

Timer Mode Press and release : Activates (or if On, deactivates) Timer Mode. The lights flash quickly four times for On and slowly four times for Off. The TIMER MODE ACTIVATED or TIMER MODE DEACTIVATED animation

and beeps play to confirm.

Smart Start Press and release : Activates (or if On, deactivates) Smart Start. The lights flash quickly five times for On and slowly five times for Off. The SMART START ACTIVATED or SMART START DEACTIVATED animation and beeps play to confirm.

Note Advanced Start will not start the engine unless the system has been Armed or Locked In Valet.

* See Remote Start Features for more details.


Advanced commands: Function Level 4 From blank screen, toggle menu wheel down 4 times

Silent Mode 2 Press and release

Displays Silent mode 2 menu screen with two options:

Sensor Silent* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and lights flash 3 times. The SENSOR SILENT MODE screen and beeps play to confirm.

Full Silent* Press and release : The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and lights flash 4 times. The FULL SILENT MODE screen and beeps play to con-firm.



* See Alarm Features for more details.

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Car finder Press and release

The siren emits one long chirp and the lights flash for 10 seconds. The CAR FINDER animation and beeps play to confirm. The light flashes

stop if armed or disarmed while Car Finder is in progress.

Defroster* Press and release

Activates the vehicle Defroster circuit (if connected) while Remote Start is activated. The DEFROSTER ON screen and beeps play to confirm. For convenience, the Defroster circuit will also automatically activate 10 seconds after remote starting if the temperature is below 55°F.

Note Remote Start must be active to use this feature.

* This feature must be installed and turned on by an authorized Directed dealer.


Advanced commands: Function Level 5From blank screen, toggle menu wheel down 5 times

Car Select Press and release

Sends a request message to the selected car which, if within range, responds with its status information. The CAR 1 or CAR 2 screen and beeps play to confirm the change followed by the updated Status screen. Car 2 must have a Name Tag set in the Options menu before it can be selected. If the selected car does not respond the remote displays the CAR 1 NOT AVAILABLE screen (or car 2 if applicable) and remains in the newly selected car mode.


Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 4 output. The AUX CHANNEL screen and On tones or Off tones play to confirm.

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Last Trigger* Press and release

Requests a report of the most recent alarm triggers for display on the remote. The last trigger report clears when the ignition is turned on.

Temp Request Press and release

Requests the vehicle’s interior temperature and temporarily displays it in the status screen info center.

* See Alarm Features for more details.


Configuring your System

You can customize the way the HD remote communicates information and adjust a variety of system features in the Settings, Adjustments and Options configuration menus. The following features are listed and defined in the same sequential order as they appear on your system.

Button Auto LockAlert TypesAnimationsButton BeepsPagingTemp Units

Clock SettingsTimer StartSmart StartRemote PairSensor Adjust

Power OffParking MeterCountdown TimerName TagsDemo ModeLevel 5 screen

No features, used only to exit menus

Navigating menus and configuring features Configuring your system is performed via the menu wheel and com-mand buttons.

MenuWheel

Press into Enter

Toggle Up

Toggle Down

Configurations


The following instructions discuss how to access and configure the many features available, allowing you to customize your HD remote control to your personal preferences.

To access the main menu screens (from a blank display): Press1. and hold the menu wheel for 3 seconds, the remote control enters the main menu and displays the Settings screen.Toggle2. the menu wheel to scroll through the Settings, Options, Adjustments and Exit main menu screens.Press3. the menu wheel to enter a displayed main menu.Toggle4. the menu wheel to highlight a menu item.Press5. the menu wheel to access the menu item screen.

Making selections, go back and exit: Toggle6. the menu wheel to move the highlight to the desired con-figuration and then press to set. The selected configuration is indicated by the pointer on the right. Continue to hold the menu wheel to return to normal operation or release to remain within the menu. Highlight Back and press to return to the previous menu or continue holding to return to normal operation.

Adjust timers and features When adjustment screens are accessed, the current settings are 7. displayed. Toggle the menu wheel to highlight a settings field and then press it to adjust the setting. Follow the on-screen in-structions or the description in each feature section to adjust the feature settings.

Menus are automatically exited after a 30 second lapse in button activity.


Settings Menu

Button Auto Lock Options: ON, OFF (default)

When ON, the remote buttons lock after a 20 second lapse be-tween button presses to prevent unintentional operations. If a button is pressed when locked the BUTTON LOCK ON and fault tone play. When OFF, the buttons do not lock and always perform a command when pressed.

To unlock the buttons; press the button followed by the button, the Status screen and unlock tones play to confirm.

Auto unlocking: After turning the ignition off, a message to the remote unlocks the buttons until the next command is performed. If Auto Un-locking is not desired, it can be turned off by an authorized Directed Dealer.

Alert Types Options: Tone (default), Tone+Vibrate, Vibrate, Screen Only

There are several ways for the HD to alert you when it has received a message from the system. Select Tone to be alerted by tones that are unique for each message. Select Vibrate and the HD silently alerts you with a gentle vibration. Select Tone+Vibrate to be alerted by both, or select Screen Only when you don’t want to be interrupted.

Animations Options: Play All (default), Triggers Only

Configurations


Select Play All and all available animations and still screens play when a message is received from the system. Select Triggers Only and the animations are only played if a message indicating the security system has triggered and the siren is sounding. Screen stills are active for features in this selection.

Button BeepsOptions: ON (default), OFF

When Button Beeps are ON you hear a beep each time you press a button. These beeps can be turned OFF if you prefer silent button presses.

Paging Options: Battery Save (default), ON, OFF

Paging is how the HD remote monitors your system’s messages. Bat-tery Save extends battery life by turning Paging Off after 72 hours if the remote control is not used during this period. Just press any button to resume system monitoring. When ON it wakes up every few sec-onds to listen for pages from the system. When OFF it does not wake up to receive remote start or alarm trigger pages.

Note When off, responses are still received when a command is performed.

Temp Units Options: Fahrenheit (default), Celsius

Temperature can be displayed in your choice of temperature scales.


Adjustments Menu

Clock Settings Options: Set Clock, Time Format

Used to adjust the clock and set the Status screen time format.

Setting the clockToggle1. to Clock Settings and press the menu wheel, the Clock Settings screen is displayed. Press2. the menu wheel to enter the Set Clock field, or toggle to Time Format to select a 12 Hour or 24 Hour display and press the menu wheel on your highlighted choice to set (a pointer to the right indicates your selection).In the3. Set Clock field, to adjust and save a new clock setting, follow the on-screen instructions.

Menu wheel: Press the menu wheel to highlight the charac-ter to be adjusted. Toggle to adjust up/down.

or : Press to highlight the character to be adjusted.AUX : Press to reset the clock.

: Press to save new settings and go back to the Clock Settings screen.

Timer Start*Options: How Many? (Starts), How Often? (Hours)

The Timer Start adjustment screens are used to set how many times (1 - 24 starts) and how often (every 1-24 hours) the Timer Mode feature starts the engine, when enabled.

Note Before beginning adjustment the system must be in commu-nication range of the remote and in the disarmed state.

Configurations


Setting Timer StartDisarm1. the system then access the Adjustments feature menu.Toggle 2. to Timer Start and press the menu wheel, the Timer Start screen with current setting is displayed. If the system is not ready the NO FUNCTION ASSIGNED screen and tone plays. Return to Step 1. Press3. the menu wheel to enter the How Many? (Starts) field or toggle and press to enter the How Often? (Hours) field.To adjust and save new settings follow the on-screen instruction.4.

Menu Wheel: toggle to adjust the setting up/down.or : Press to adjust the setting up/down.

AUX : Press to reset the setting to default.: Press to delete new settings and go back to the Adjust-

ment feature menu.

* See Advanced Start under Remote Start Features for more details.

Smart Start*Options: Low Temp Start, High Temp Start

The Smart Start adjustment screens are used to set the low temperature and high temperature thresholds the Smart Start feature uses to start the engine, when enabled.

Note Before beginning adjustment the system must be in commu-nication range of the remote and in the disarmed state.

Setting the Low and High Temperature thresholds:Disarm1. the system then access the Adjustments feature menu.Toggle 2. to Smart Start and press the menu wheel, the Smart Start screen with current setting is displayed. If the system is not


ready the NO FUNCTION ASSIGNED screen and tone plays, return to Step 1. Press3. the menu wheel to enter the Low Temp Start field or toggle and press to enter the High Temp Start field. To adjust and save new settings follow the on-screen instruc-4. tions.

Menu Wheel: Toggle to adjust the setting up/down. Press to save new settings and go back to the Adjustments feature menu.

or : Press to adjust the setting up/down.AUX : Press to reset the setting to default.

: Press to delete new settings and go back to the Adjust-ment feature menu.

* See Remote Start Features for more details.

Adjusting Battery Level:The battery level threshold for the Smart Start feature is preset to On-10.5 volts; your authorized Directed dealer can adjust this setting within the 9 to 12 volt range or to Off.

Remote Pair Remote Pair is a process where the Responder HD and the system in the vehicle learn each others encrypted identification, securing their communication from intruders. Please note that your remote controls come pre-programmed from the factory. How to Remote PairMake sure the remote control is set for the desired Car 1 or Car 2 operation for the system it is to be paired with.

Configurations


Placing the system into the remote pair modeOpen1. one or more of the vehicle doors. Turn2. the ignition to the On position.Press3. , release, then press and hold the Control button (on Con-trol Center).The control center LED begins to flash and the siren emits one 4. chirp to confirm the system is in Pair mode, the Control button can be released. The system will stay in Pair mode for 60 seconds or until the doors are closed or ignition turned off. The siren will emit one short and one long chirp when it exits remote pair mode.

Toggle 1. to Remote Pair and press the menu wheel, the Remote Pair screen with on-screen instructions is displayed. Press2. and hold the button. The remote’s LED flashes, then the siren chirps, and remote tones play to confirm pairing. The PAIRING SUCCESSFUL screen is displayed before returning to the

Adjustments feature menu screen.If the remote does not learn the system ID it displays the 3. PAIRING FAILED screen after the button is released before re-

turning to the Remote Pair screen. Press and hold the button to try again. If the siren chirps but remote tones are not played, Press and hold the button to try again until the tones are played. If the siren does not chirp shortly after the remote LED begins flashing make sure the system is in remote pair mode.

Sensor Adjust Your Responder HD security with remote start system has a built in shock sensor used to detect intrusion attempts on your vehicle. The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted to optimize your vehicle’s detection


levels without generating false alarms. If you feel your security system shock sensor is too sensitive or not

sensitive enough, it is highly recommended that you contact your au-thorized Directed dealer/professional and have the sensor adjusted for optimized security detection performance.

Configurations


Options Menu

Power Off Options: Power Off

With Power Off highlighted, press the menu wheel, the POWER OFF animation and tones play to confirm. When an ex-

tended period of non-use is anticipated turning the power off will preserve the battery charge.

To turn the remote on, Press and hold the menu wheel for 3 sec-onds, the CLIFFORD animation and On tones play to confirm the re-mote control is ready for normal operation. The remote also turns itself on and begins charging when the battery charger is connected.

Parking Meter Options: Start Meter, Parking Meter Set The Parking Meter tracks and alerts you to the time remaining when parked in a metered parking spot. As the metered time runs out the re-mote control emits alerts at 15 minutes remaining (1 beep) and 5 minutes remaining (2 beeps). At expiration the PARKING METER TIMER EXPIRED

animation and 4 beeps are played followed by an alert output of 2 beeps each minute for 10 minutes. The next button press replays the animation and stops the alert output, a command is not performed.

Starting and Setting the Parking MeterToggle1. to Parking Meter and press the menu wheel, the Parking Meter screen with current setting is displayed.With 2. Start Meter highlighted, press the menu wheel to start the meter or toggle the Menu Wheel to enter the Parking Meter Set field.


To adjust and save a new meter setting follow the on-screen in-3. structions.

Menu wheel: Press to highlight the digit to be adjusted. Toggle to adjust the setting up/down.

or : Press to highlight the digit to be adjusted.AUX : Press to reset the meter.

: Press to save new setting and go back to the Parking Meter screen.

To Stop, Start and Clear the Parking Meter time (in the Info Center):With the Status screen displayed, press and hold the menu wheel for 3 seconds, the colon in the timer meter stops blinking and 2 beeps are emitted to confirm the meter has stopped. The meter remains in the display.Press and hold again for 3 seconds to restart the meter (the timer meter colon begins blinking again).Press and hold for 6 seconds any time, the timer will clear from the display.

Countdown TimerOptions: Start Timer, Countdown Timer Set

Your Responder HD remote control has a feature for setting a count-down timer designed to be used as a reminder only. At expiration the

COUNTDOWN TIMER EXPIRED animation and 4 beeps play followed by an alert output of 2 beeps every minute for 10 minutes.

Setting, Stopping, Starting and Clearing of the Countdown timer and alert uses the same process as previously described for the Parking Meter.

Configurations


Name TagsOptions: Set Name Tag1, Set Name Tag2

Name tags allow you to personalize your Responder HD remote con-trol by adding a unique name to the Status screen for the system it controls. For Name Tag1; Remote 1 is the default setting. Name Tag2 is used when your Responder HD remote control is used to control a companion system in another vehicle. For more details on Name Tag2, please contact your authorized Directed dealer.

Setting the Name TagsToggle1. to Name Tags and press the Name Tags screen is dis-played. Toggle2. to Set Name Tag1 or Set Name Tag2 and press the menu wheel to enter the field. To set and save a name tag follow the on-screen instructions.3.

Menu wheel: Toggle the menu wheel up/down to adjust the highlighted character. Press to move the highlight to the next character on the right.

or : Press to highlight the character to be changed.AUX : Press to delete all characters.

: Press to save the name tag and go back to the Name Tags screen.

Demo ModeOptions: Demo Once, Demo Once muted, Demo loop, Demo loop muted

Demo Mode plays a pre-selected group of animations as a demon-stration tool to show friends or family. Running it shortens the battery life over time if used excessively. Please note that the accelerated


battery depletion caused by this using this feature can result in a dead battery. Use sparingly to maintain battery life.

Demo Once plays the animations once with tones and beeps; Demo Once Muted plays animations only.

Demo Loop plays the animations continuously with tones and beeps; Demo Loop Muted plays animations only.

Note The supplied battery charger must be connected to your Responder HD remote control for Demo Loop or Demo Loop Muted to operate.

Level 5 ScreenOptions: Aux 4 (default), Garage

This feature allows you to choose the Function level 5 screen ac-cording to your system’s configuration. Aux 4 is for normal use as an auxiliary channel output. Garage is for use as an optional garage door opener. For more details on these settings, please contact your authorized Directed Dealer or call 1- 800 - 753-0600.

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Alarm Features

Normal Arm ProtectionStatus LED: The Control Center Status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active.

Starter Kill: The Failsafe starter kill relay prevents the engine from starting

Note May require additional parts and installation

Sensor triggers: The onboard shock sensor can distinguish minor im-pacts from major impacts to the vehicle exterior. Minor impacts causes the system to emit a Warn-away output by chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights for 3 seconds. Major impacts caused for example by a forcible entry attempt, results in a Full Trigger output. The siren sounds and the lights flash for 30 seconds or longer. Both Warn-away and Full Triggers send a message to the remote control.

Point of entry triggers: Opening the Hood or Trunk causes a Full Trig-ger output, while opening a Door or turning on the Ignition causes the the siren to chirp 3 seconds before beginning the Full Trigger output. This 3 second delay allows time to disarm and silence the siren in case of accidental trigger. The Full Trigger message is still sent to the remote.

Sensor Silent Arm protectionSensor warn-away and Sensor full trigger activations only send mes-sages to the remote, while the vehicle’s light flash and siren outputs are defeated. Point of entry triggers will activate the light flash, siren, and send messages normally.


Full Silent Arm ProtectionSensor warn-away, Sensor full trigger and Point of entry activations will only send messages to the remote, with vehicle light flash and siren outputs defeated.

Sensor Warn-away MessagesWhen the remote receives a Sensor Warn-away message it emits 10 beeps (if on) and plays a sensor zone specific WARN AWAY anima-tion once. Warn-away messages cannot be reviewed or displayed in reports.

Full trigger MessagesA Full Trigger message generates a Full Trigger output of siren tones and zone specific TRIGGER animation for 15 seconds followed by an alert that consists of 2 beeps per minute for 10 minutes.To stop the output and alert, press a command button to perform a command, or toggle the menu wheel. If the output is not stopped, the next press or toggle of the remote control buttons or wheel replays the zone specific TRIGGER animation for review before returning to normal operation.

Emergency OverrideThe following procedure disarms the system when a programmed re-mote is not available. Number of presses__________

Turn1. the ignition On. Press2. the control button on the Control Center the correct number of times (the default is 1 press). After a few seconds the siren output ceases and the system 3. is disarmed.

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Note As a precaution, if programmed for Passive Arming or Auto re-arming the system should be placed into Valet Mode until a remote is available .

Trigger Zone Fault ReportWhen armed by remote command the system runs a status check of the alarm trigger zones. Faulty zones (usually caused by dome light delay or open trunk) are bypassed and reported via the control center LED and remote, while all other trigger zones remain active and are monitored to protect the vehicle. Should a faulty zone self correct (dome light turns off) it becomes active and is then monitored normally. The siren chirps once again a few seconds following the arming chirps as an audible alert, the control center LED flashes in groups to indicate the zone number. The remote emits a fault tone, displays a screen for each faulty zone, and then updates the Sensor status icon in the Status screen. Press any button within 20 seconds of the fault tone to review the report without performing a command.

Alarm Trigger ReportThe most recent alarm triggers (if any) are reported when the

alarm is disarmed via the remote control, siren chirps, parking light and control center LED flashes. The siren chirps 4 times (or 5 times if NPC On*), the lights flash 3 times, and the control center LED flashes in groups to indicate the last two zones that were triggered (see Table of Zones). The remote control Disarm output is replaced by screens and beeps that identify the two most recent triggers.

* See Nuisance Prevention (NPC) following this for more details.


Table of Zones

Zone # (led flashes) Zone Name

1 Trunk

2 Shock Sensor

3 Door

4 Optional Sensor

5 Ignition

6 Hood

Last Trigger ReportThe Last Trigger report displays the two most recent alarm triggers depending on the system state when requested. When disarmed, the report will display screens for the two most recent Alarm Zone triggers since the vehicle was last driven. When armed, the report will display screens for two most recent Alarm Zone triggers since the system was armed.

Note The last trigger report clears when ignition is turned on.

Nuisance Prevention (NPC)NPC monitors all alarm zones and, if any are triggered excessively, bypasses them until corrected. If a point of entry (trunk, hood, door) is left open following a forced entry, it is bypassed. It becomes active again only after being closed.

Sensors that trigger excessively are bypassed and reported to the remote via Sensor Status icon in the Status Screen, and by NPC On screens that are displayed during the Disarm Trigger and Last Trigger reports.

Bypassed sensors automatically reset after one hour and after the vehicle is driven. Disarming then re-arming the alarm does not reset bypassed sensors.

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Remote Start Features

Pit Stop ModeTo exit vehicle with engine running

The system keeps the engine running during short trips into the house or convenience store. To perform Pit Stop:

With the engine running, 1. set the parking brake and release the foot brake.Press2. the button, the vehicle lights will turn on and the remote will play the REMOTE START ACTIVATED message. Turn 3. the key to off, and remove it from the ignition, the engine continues running for the programmed runtime. Exit4. the vehicle and arm the alarm.

Note For Pit Stop on manual transmission vehicles, follow the di-rections in the Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) sec-tion found further into Remote Start Features.

Key TakeoverWhen you are ready to drive

The system keeps the engine running until the vehicle is ready to be driven. To perform Driver Takeover:

Disarm1. the system and enter the vehicle, do not step on the foot brake.Insert2. the key, turn it to the run position, and then step on the foot brake, the remote start then turns off.


The vehicle lights turn off to indicate remote start is off, and then 3. after a few seconds the remote plays the REMOTE START DEACTIVATED message.The vehicle is ready to drive.4.

Remote Start Safe-lockRemote start safe-lock makes sure the doors are locked when Remote Start is activated and after it is deactivated, even if they are unlocked when remote start is activated. Door locks may require additional parts and labor.

Disabling Remote StartRemote start can be disabled by moving the Toggle Switch to the Off position. If remote start is attempted while Off, the engine will not start and a message will let you know the switch is Off. (See Remote start not available) move the switch back to the On position to resume normal operation.

Toggle Switch location:

Advanced StartThe Advanced start Timer Mode and Smart Start features automati-cally start the engine as set in the Adjustments menu. Precautions for the Advanced Start features:

Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area away from windows and doors that lead into inhabited spaces.Arm and Lock the vehicle, the engine will not start unless the doors are locked.Only one Advanced start feature can be enabled at any given time.For manual transmission vehicles MTS mode must be enabled

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before Advanced start can be activated.

Timer Mode operation Activation begins a countdown timer as set in the How Often? (Hours) screen of the Adjustments menu (default 3 hours). When the timer expires the engine starts and the REMOTE START ACTIVATED message is sent to the remote control. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, the REMOTE START DEACTIVATED message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts. This will repeat as many times as set in the How Many? (Starts) screen of the Adjustments menu (default 6 starts). Timer Start is exited after the final start. Smart Start operation Smart Start uses the “Hours” and “Starts” settings used in Timer Mode in addition to temperature to automatically start the engine. Activation begins the countdown timer. When the timer expires the vehicle inte-rior temperature is checked and, if it exceeds the temperature thresh-olds as set in the Low Temp and High Temp screens of the Adjustments menu, the engine starts and the REMOTE START ACTIVATED message is sent to the remote control. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, the REMOTE START DEACTIVATED message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts. Smart Start is exited after the final start.

Note The vehicle battery voltage is also monitored and if below 10.5 volts the engine will start. The battery threshold can be changed by an authorized Directed dealer if a higher or lower threshold is desired.

Temperature ReportingDuring Remote start the vehicle interior is checked regularly for tem-


perature changes. If a change in temperature is detected this report will be sent to the remote for display. Each time the remote receives this report it will beep, update, and display the newest temperature information in the Status screen info center.

Note Temperature report must be turned on by an authorized Di-rected dealer.

Remote Start Time-out AlertDuring remote start a message is sent three minutes before and again at one minute before the engine turns off. The REMOTE START TIMEOUT IMMINENT animation and tones play as an alert

to reset the runtime if desired.

Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode)When installed into a manual transmission vehicle, the system requires that the MTS mode is properly set when parking. If MTS mode is not properly set or is defeated after being properly set the system will not start the engine and the REMOTE START NOT AVAILABLE screen and tones play as an alert.

With the engine running, 1. set the parking brake and leave the engine running. For Pit Stop or Turbo Timer mode (to leave the engine running after arming) open the driver door.Release2. the foot brake (if pressed during Step 1), or press and release the foot brake anytime. As long as the engine is running there is no time limit to perform this step.Within 20 seconds of foot brake release, 3. press any command button on the remote, after 20 seconds return to Step 2 (For Turbo Timer Mode, press the optional dash mounted activation button or send the Timer Mode command from the Advanced Start menu

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screen).The vehicle lights flash 5 times to confirm MTS mode en-4. able and the remote start activates the ignition outputs. The REMOTE START ACTIVATED animation and beeps play to confirm.Turn5. Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running.Exit6. the vehicle, close all the doors and arm the system.The engine turns off and after a few seconds, the 7. REMOTE START DEACTIVATED message plays to confirm. If the door is opened in Step 3 then the engine continues to run.

Turbo Timer ModeThe system keeps the engine running for the Turbo Timer runtime and can be activated by remote control or optional dash mounted activa-tion button.

With the engine running, 1. set the parking brake.Within 20 seconds, 2. press the optional dash mounted activation button or send the Timer Mode command from the Advanced Start menu screen.The vehicle lights turn on and the remote start activates the igni-3. tion outputs. The REMOTE START ACTIVATED animation and beeps play to confirm.Turn4. Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running.Exit 5. the vehicle, close all the doors and arm the system.The engine runs for the Turbo Mode runtime.6.

Note Turbo Timer must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer.


Remote Start Not AvailableFor user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. Refer to the table below for the screens and parking light flashes that will identify the configuration issue and resolution.

Fault Message Flashes * Solution

BRAKE ON 5 Release foot brake

HOOD OPEN 6 Close hood

REMOTE START NOT AVAILABLEIf displayed after a Remote Start com-mand:

MTS mode isn’t enabled

If displayed after an Advanced Start command it may be one of the fol-lowing:

MTS mode isn’t enabledBrake is onHood is openToggle switch setAlarm triggered

7

Enable MTS mode

Enable MTS modeRelease foot brakeClose hoodReset switchCheck alarm status

TOGGLE SWITCH 8 Reset switch or place shifter in park position

ALARM TRIGGERED Check alarm status

* Refers to the number of parking light flashes.

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Remote and System Operations

Passive Arming*Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive arm-ing countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 seconds the siren then chirps once. At 30 seconds the system arms itself.

Anytime before the system arms you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive arm-ing resumes.

To stay secure in case of accidental disarming the system, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds the system re-arms itself and locks the doors.

Auto Re-arming*Auto re-arm ensures the vehicle stays protected if it is not entered after disarming by remote control. After disarming by remote, the alarm automatically re-arms itself (and locks the doors if programmed on) in 30 seconds. Open any point of entry to stop the re-arm until the next disarm by remote.

Onetime Bypass*Turn the ignition On for one to three seconds and then Off. The siren chirps once to confirm one-time bypass is enabled.One-time bypass can be used to temporarily bypass the Passive arm-ing operation for one cycle. It also bypasses the comfort closure and auxiliary channel outputs programmed to activate when arming. After the next disarm all operations return to normal.

* These features must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer.


Valet ModeValet mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet command or manually using the vehicle key and the control button. When entered, the alarm functions are defeated while the conve-nience features still operate normally. Arm and Disarm commands lock and unlock the doors while the

LOCKED IN VALET and UNLOCK IN VALET animations and beeps play to confirm.

Use the following steps to manually enter and exit Valet Mode:Turn1. the ignition switch On and then OffImmediately 2. press and release the control button onceThe control center LED turns On when entering and Off when 3. exiting.

Power SaveTo reduce power consumption the control center status LED modifies its output if the vehicle is parked for an extended period. If Armed the flashing is reduced after 24 hours. When Valet mode is On, the LED turns off after 1 hour and resets each time the ignition is turned off.

Rapid ResumeIf power is ever disconnected by a mechanic or thief, the system will resume the state it was in at the time of disconnection, when power is reconnected.

Automatic Remote UpdatesThe system sends a silent message to all remote controls after any major action has occurred. When the remote receives this message it updates the status screen icons. This way all users are able to quickly review the system status just by accessing the status screen.

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Out of RangeEach time a command is performed the remote will expect a command response from the system. If a command response is not received the

OUT OF RANGE screen and tone plays as an alert.

No Remote OutputOccasionally when a command is performed the remote may not generate a command response output or Out of Range output. This indicates that the system received the command but it was an incom-plete command (e.g. Aux button pressed too short to activate the trunk release) or it was an illegal message (e.g. the command was cor-rupted due to local RF interference). These are temporary normal func-tions of the system and remote, perform the command again within 10 seconds to return to normal operation.

Feature not AvailableThe FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE message is a generic one which varies in cause and solution depending upon the command used:

Command Cause Reason/Solution

Runtime Reset Remote Start is Off Only available when Remote Start is On

Sensor Bypass System is not armed Only available when system is armed

Defroster Remote Start is Off.Not configured for this.

Only available when Remote Start is On.Only available when configured for Defroster control.

Car Select Car 2 name tag is not set.Car 1 or Car 2 is out of range.

Set Car 2 name tag to activate Car 2 capability.Move to within range .


No Function AssignedThe HD remote is designed for one button activation, all commands can therefore be performed using one hand. If more than one button is pressed at a time, the NO FUNCTION ASSIGNED screen and tone plays as an alert.

1-Way


1-way Companion Remote Control

LED

CommandButtons

FunctionButton

Basic

Commands

Advanced

Commands

(Function

Level 1)

Function

Level 2

Function

Level 3

Function

Level 4

Function

Level 5

Button

Level Direct Access x 1 x 2 x 3 x 4

Arm/Lock

(Panic)

Silent Arm Sensor

Bypass

Sensor Silent

Mode

Full Silent

Mode*

Disarm/

Unlock

Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder

Remote Start Runtime

Reset

Timer

Mode*

Smart Start* Defroster*

A U X Aux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4

Not Used Used to access function levels for Advanced Commands

( with multiplier in third row implies button presses)

* These Function Level commands on the 1-way do not reside in the exact same Function Level location as on the HD remote control.


Using the 1 way companion remoteThe companion 1 way remote commands the system features as shown in the previous table, but without the message display of the Re-sponder HD remote. Siren chirps and vehicle parking light flashes are used to indicate that a command has been received and activated as described in the Basic and Advanced command sections.

Accessing CommandsSimilar to the HD remote, Basic commands are performed when a command button is pressed directly. To perform Advanced Com-mands press the button 1 to 4 times to access function levels, x4 in the table for example implies pressing 4 times. The LED flashes in groups for a few seconds to indicate the level. Press the desired com-mand button while the LED is flashing to perform the command.

Sensor Bypass operationThe lights flash each time this command is received to indicate the Sensor bypass type. 2 flashes indicates sensor Warn-away zones are bypassed, 3 flashes indicates sensor Warn-away and Full Trigger zones are bypassed. 1 flash indicates sensor bypass is off.

Button Auto LockWhen On, the remote control buttons lock if more than 20 seconds lapses between button presses. If a button is pressed when locked, a fault tone is emitted. To unlock the buttons; press the button followed by the button, the buttons unlock and tones play to confirm.

Car Select*Car 2 must first be turned On (See Remote Features menu under the following Programming section to turn on). Press and hold the but-

1-Way


ton for 3 seconds. The remote flashes the LED and beeps once or twice to indicate the selected Car is 1 or 2, release the button for Car Select or continue to hold for programming.

Release the button, then press and release while the LED and beeps continue to perform Car Select. Once the car is selected a com-mand can be performed by pressing one of the command buttons.

* See System Expansion Options for more details .

ProgrammingTo enter; hold the button for 8 seconds, the remote emits one long beep and turns the LED on, the programming main menu has been accessed. To exit; press and release the button to go back and repeat to exit. 1 short and 1 long beep is emitted for each step back, the LED turns off when programming is exited.

Sensor AdjustThe button is used for sensor adjustment, to avoid unintended alarm triggers, it is recommenced that an authorized Directed dealer perform all sensor adjustments.

Remote Features menuPress and release the button, 2 LED flashes and beeps indi-cate the remote features menu is accessed and can be set. Press buttons indicated below, 1beep and flash turns the feature on, 2 beeps and flashes turns the feature off.

Autolock feature: Press to turn on/off.Remote Beeps: Press to turn on/off.Car 2 feature: Press to turn on/off.


Remote Learning Press the button,3 LED flashes and beeps indicates the remote is ready to program to the system.Per the instruction in the Remote Pair section of this guide, follow-ing step 4 of Placing the system into the remote pair mode. Press and hold the button, the siren emits one long chirp to confirm the remote has been learned.

Battery Information (1-Way)The 1way companion remote is powered by one 3V coin cell lithium battery (P/N CR-2032) that should last approximately one year under normal use.

Battery Replacement

+BatteryTray

Latch

Side View Rear View1 2 1. Using a small flat narrow object, push latch down towards battery tray while gently prying the tray out-wards from both ends until released. Remove the tray from the remote con-trol housing.

2. While observing the correct polarity, replace the old battery with

a new one. Seat battery flush into tray and slide back into housing until securely latched. The remote control is now ready for use.


System Expansion Options

Controlling two vehicles (Car Select)The Responder HD and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver. See Owner Recognition for details.

When you select the car you wish to control, the remote con-trol sends a request to the selected car which, if within range, re-sponds with its system status information. The remote then displays the new car screen followed by the updated status screen. If the newly selected car does not respond the remote control then displays the

CAR 1 NOT AVAILABLE screen (or Car 2 if applicable) and remains in the newly selected car mode.

Owner recognitionThe system can be configured to recognize the remote used when disarming and change selected features to match the remote users preferences. Memory seat adjustment, siren chirps, passive arming, remote button auto unlocking, alarm output duration can all be custom set for each remote user at the time of installation.

Comfort closureComfort Closure emulates turning the key in the door cylinder or hold-ing the lock button of an OEM keyless entry. It will automatically close the windows and sunroof on vehicles with this type of OEM conve-nience feature.

Alarm output durationThe length of time the siren sounds can be adjusted from 1 to 180


seconds at the time of installation.

Arming and warn-away chirp controlThe system arm, disarm and sensor warn-away chirps can be config-ured for those that prefer a custom silent alarm operation.

Driver door priority unlockingThe door unlocking operation can be configured to emulate an OEM style of driver priority unlocking for added security during disarming.

Auxiliary ChannelsThe Auxiliary Channel outputs of this system can activate many of the convenience features found in today’s vehicles. Once a command is performed to activate a convenience feature the Responder HD displays an animation that matches the feature. The system installer can clarify if any of the below listed features are compatible with your vehicle.

Trunk release Windows open/closeLeft Sliding door open/closeRight Sliding door open/closeRear Hatch open/closeSunroof open/closeAudio systemHeadlights

Battery


Battery Information (Responder HD)

The Responder HD remote control is powered by an internal recharge-able battery that can be serviced only through an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder HD remote control with many years of trouble free opera-tion. The battery information for the 1way companion remote control can be found in the 1-way Companion Remote Control section of this manual.

Warnings! NEVER connect the supplied AC adapter to products other than the Responder HD remote con-trol. It is a high current device designed specifically for rapid charging of the Responder HD battery and may cause severe damage or explosion when connected to any other products.

Charging the battery when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above 113°F (45°C) may cause severe battery damage and/or reduce battery life. Avoid placing the remote control in areas exposed to ex-treme cold or heat (direct sunlight) when charging the battery.

Low BatteryAfter a command is performed the Responder HD and 1way companion remote controls check their battery level and, when the level requires attention, will begin generat-


ing alerts. Once the alerts begin they will continue to command the system for several days but should be charged at the earliest opportu-nity or failure to control the system may occur.

Low Battery AlertsWhen disarming the system using a remote control with a low battery the siren will emit one additional chirp as an alert. If confirmation chirps are programmed off, the system will still emit one chirp as an alert when disarming. The Responder HD remote control also inter-rupts each Status screen output and plays the LOW BATTERY ON REMOTE screen with several alert beeps.

Important To preserve power at critically low battery levels the HD remote disables the color display, stops receiving messages from the system, and only performs basic commands. The beeps and blue transmit LED continues to operate while performing basic commands until the battery is charged.

Battery LifeThe Responder HD remote control has many features that make it one of the most unique remote controls on the market today, including su-perior long range communication with the system. The default feature settings provide for excellent battery charge duration. However, to maximize this duration between charges, the following suggestions will help:

Turn the remote Off: When not in use and/or out of range of the vehicle, the remote can be turned off in the Options menu.Set animations to Trigger only: The animations that play during commands can be turned off in the Options menu. Only the trig-

Battery


ger message animations will play.Turn Paging off: The remote will not wake up to check for mes-sages with Paging off in the Settings menu.Caution! The remote will not receive trigger messages from the system.Turn Beeps off: The Button beeps can be turned off in the Settings menu. The command beeps still play normally.

Battery DisposalDirected Electronics cares about the environment. If you need to dispose of the battery, please do so in accordance with your municipal requirements for battery disposal or re-turn to Directed Electronics at: One Viper way, Vista, CA

92081 (Shipping and/or handling costs are the sole responsibility of the owner/sender and will not be covered by Directed Electronics).


Glossary of Terms

Document Terminology

Control Module The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system’s func-tions.

Responder HD (2-way Remote Control)

A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func-tions of your system and receives messages and pages from the system.

Companion Remote (1-way Remote Con-trol)

A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func-tions of your system but does not provide message display.

Control Center The control center contains the system’s radio-frequency an-tenna, the control button, and the Status LED. For maximum remote-control range, the Control Center is usually located at the top of the windshield, centered near the rear-view mirror.

Status LED A light used to indicate the status of your system. It is located on your system’s Control Center.

Control Button A small push button located on your system’s Control Center. It is used to override (disarm) the alarm when a remote is not available or to enter or exit Valet Mode.


Specifications

Responder HD 2-way SST Remote Control

Power Requirements: 5 VDC, 500 mA

Display: 128 by 128 pixel, 65k, Color Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED)

Frequency: 900 - 928 MHz Spread Spectrum

Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F)

Security with Remote Start System (in Vehicle)

Power Requirements: 11VDC - 14VDC

Siren Output: 120 dB at 1 meter

Frequency: 900 - 928 MHz Spread Spectrum

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

1-way SST Remote Control

Power Requirements: 3 VDC, CR2032 Coin Cell Battery

Frequency: 900 MHz

Operating Temperature: -10°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F)


Government RegulationsThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing 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 en-ergy 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:

the receiver is connected.

Remote ControlsTo satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device should be used in hand-held, hand operated configurations only. The device and its an-tenna must maintain a separation 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 configu-rations do not support normal transmissions while it is carried in pockets or holsters next to a person’s body.

Safety


Control CenterTo satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its an-tenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance.

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 de-vice.


Warning! Safety FirstPlease read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal.

InstallationDue 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.

Remote Start CapableWhen 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 menu wheel. 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 IN-STALL 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 STOR-AGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED. These precautions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Manual Transmission VehiclesRemote starters on manual transmission vehicles operate differently than those with automatic transmission because you must leave your car in neutral. You must read this Owner’s Guide to familiarize yourself with the proper procedures regarding manual transmission remote starters. If you have any questions, ask your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600.

Safety


Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to:Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no one is standing in front or behind the vehicle.Only remote start on a flat surfaceHave the parking brake fully engaged

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/emer-gency 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 biannu-ally.

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 in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation im-mediately and consult with the authorized Directed 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 performing 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 reinstall the remote start system so that the vehicle does not start in gear. 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. OPER-ATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMME-DIATELY 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. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehicle must be in strict accordance with this guide.

This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk.

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

Upgrades and BatteriesAny upgrades to this product and/or installation of batteries must beperformed by an authorized dealer. Do not attempt to perform anyunauthorized modifications to this product.

Water/Heat ResistanceThis product is not designed to be water and/or heat-resistant. Please take care to keep this product dry and away from heat sources. Anydamage from water or heat will void the warranty.


Limited lifetime consumer warrantyDirected Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereaf-ter 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 profession-ally 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 com-ponents 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 WILL BE DENIED. 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 from 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 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. Product(s) sold outside of the United States of America are sold “AS-IS” and shall have NO WARRANTY, express or implied. 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. Make sure you have all of the following information from your authorized Directed dealer:

A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:o Date of purchaseo Your full name and addresso Authorized dealer’s company name and addresso Type of alarm installedo Year, make, model and color of the automobileo Automobile license numbero Vehicle identification numbero All security options installed on automobileo Installation receipts

920-0003 06-06

Responder HD ModelsViper 5902

Clifford 590.2XPython 592

Security and Remote StartInstallation Guide

This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Attempts to install this product by a per-son other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.

© 2009 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA N5902 2009-09b

Bitwriters with a date code of 6a or older require an IC upgrade (p/n 998M). Some bitwriters with a date code of 6B do not require the IC upgrade, refer to tech tip # 1112 for more information.

Bitwriter®, Code Hopping™, Doubleguard®, ESP™, Fail-Safe®, Ghost Switch™, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nui-sance Prevention® Circuitry, Revenger®, Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®, VRS®, and Warn Away® are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics.

The Bitwriter® (p/n 998U) requires chip version 2.7 or newer to program this unit.

Contents

Warning! safety first ........................................................................................................................ 4Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 5Wiring Connections ........................................................................................................................ 6

Main Harness (H1), 12-pin connector .......................................................................................... 6H2 Harness, 18-pin connector ................................................................................................... 6Remote Start, (H3) 10-pin connector ............................................................................................ 6Door Lock, 3-pin connector ......................................................................................................... 7

Adjusting the Sensor ........................................................................................................................ 7Initializing Virtual Tach (not needed w/hardwire tach inputs) ................................................................ 8Learning the Tach (not needed with Virtual Tach) ................................................................................. 8Neutral safety switch interface .......................................................................................................... 8

Testing the neutral safety switch ................................................................................................... 8Remote Start Shutdown/Startup Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 9Remote Pairing ............................................................................................................................. 10Programming System Features ........................................................................................................ 11Feature Menus .............................................................................................................................. 12

Menu 1 - Security .................................................................................................................... 12Menu 2 - Convenience ............................................................................................................. 14Menu 3 - Remote start .............................................................................................................. 16

Bitwriter - Only Options ................................................................................................................. 18Basic Remote Functions .................................................................................................................. 20Reset and Deletion ........................................................................................................................ 20Table of Zones .............................................................................................................................. 21Troubleshooting: Alarm .................................................................................................................. 21Troubleshooting: Remote Start ......................................................................................................... 22


Warning! safety first

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.When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control. •Therefore, never operate the system in an area that does not have adequate ventilation.

The following precautions are the sole responsibility of the user; however, authorized Directed Electronics dealers should:

Never use a test light or logic probe when installing this unit. Always use a multimeter. •Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a ga-•rage). 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 prop-erly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote controls to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.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 PAR-TIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Except when performing the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide, (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 is responsible for having 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 outlined in this product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult with the user to fix the problem immediately.After the remote start module has been installed, test the remote start module in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in this installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed or properly reinstalled 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 IN-TENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.

Remote starters for manual transmission pose significant risks if not properly installed and operated. When testing to ensure the installation is working properly, only remote start the vehicle in neutral gear, on a flat surface and with a functional, fully engaged parking brake. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of or behind the vehicle. This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk.


Wiring Diagram

Status LED Control button

MenuWheel

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Control Center 6711T

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D2D Port (for external Xpresskit interface module)

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IMPORTANT! Neutral Safetyswitch must be plugged in

and in the ON position

D2D jumpers; Factory setting is horizontal position. Most Xpresskit modules use this setting, check the Xpresskit installation guide for the specific setting.

RF Portfor IVU

Control CenterTemperature

Sensor Door Lock (see wiring tables)

Remote Start (H3) (see wiring tables)

Main Harness (H1) (see wiring tables)

H2 Harness (see wiring tables)


Wiring ConnectionsMain Harness (H1), 12-pin connector

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Status LED

ValetPort

Door Lock/Unlock Output

Relay OutPort

H2 Port

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H1/1 RED/WHITE (-) 200mA AUX/TRUNK OUTPUT

H1/2 RED (+)12VDC CONSTANT INPUT

H1/3 BROWN (+) SIREN OUTPUT

H1/4 WHITE/BROWN PARKING LIGHT ISOLATION WIRE - PIN 87a of onboard relay

H1/5 BLACK (-) CHASSIS GROUND

H1/6 VIOLET (+) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT

H1/7 BLUE (-) TRUNK PIN/ INSTANT TRIGGER INPUT (N/C OR N/O)

H1/8 GREEN (-) DOOR TRIGGER INPUT (N/C* OR N/O)

H1/9 BLACK/WHITE (-) 200mA DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION OUTPUT

H1/10 WHITE/BLUE (-) REMOTE START/ TURBO TIMER ACTIVATION INPUT

H1/11 WHITE PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT

H1/12 ORANGE (-) 500mA GROUND WHEN ARMED OUTPUT

*The Normally Closed setting will only work if one of the vehicle's doors is connected. If more than one door is to be monitored, then it is recommended to use the Xpresskit DTIMAZDA or tech tip # 1921 on www.direct-echs.com to interface with these types of vehicles.

H2 Harness, 18-pin connector

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D2D Port (for external

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Optional Mux Port(for additional sensors)

10A FUSE MINI ATM RPN: 8540

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ON

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and in the ON position

D2D jumpers; Factory setting is horizontal position. Most Xpresskit modules use this setting, check the Xpresskit installation guide for the specific setting.

RF Portfor IVU

H2/1 LIGHT GREEN/BLACK (-) 200mA OEM ALARM DISARM OUTPUT

H2/2 ORANGE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 4 OUTPUT

H2/3 GREEN/WHITE (-) 200mA OEM ALARM ARM OUTPUT

H2/4 VIOLET/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 2 OUTPUT

H2/5 WHITE/BLACK (-) 200mA AUX 3 OUTPUT

H2/6 WHITE/VIOLET (-) 200mA AUX 1 OUTPUT

H2/7 GREY/BLACK (-) DIESEL WAIT TO START INPUT

H2/8 BROWN/BLACK (-) 200mA HORN HONK OUTPUT

H2/9 VIOLET/WHITE TACHOMETER INPUT

H2/10 DARK BLUE (-) 200mA STATUS OUTPUT

H2/11 PINK/WHITE (-) 200mA FLEX RELAY CONTROL OUTPUT

H2/12 ORANGE (-) 200mA ACCESSORY OUTPUT

H2/13 PURPLE (-) 200mA STARTER OUTPUT

H2/14 PINK (-) 200mA IGNITION 1 OUTPUT

H2/15 GREY (-) HOOD PIN INPUT (N/C OR N/O)

H2/16 BLUE/WHITE (-) 200mA 2ND STATUS /REAR DEFOGGER OUTPUT

H2/17 BROWN (+) BRAKE SHUTDOWN INPUT

H2/18 BLACK/WHITE (-) NEUTRAL SAFETY INPUT

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H3/2 RED/WHITE (87) FLEX RELAY +12V INPUT (30A FUSED)

H3/3 ORANGE (+) ACCESSORY OUTPUT

H3/4 VIOLET (+) STARTER OUTPUT (CAR SIDE OF THE STARTER KILL)


H3/5 GREEN (+) STARTER INPUT (KEY SIDE OF THE STARTER KILL)

H3/6 RED IGNITION 1 +12V INPUT (30A FUSED)

H3/7 PINK/WHITE (30) FLEX RELAY OUTPUT (car side of ign, acc or starter wire)

H3/8 PINK/BLACK (87a) FLEX RELAY INPUT (key side of ign, acc or starter wire if needed)

H3/9 RED/BLACK ACCESSORY/STARTER RELAY +12V INPUT (30A FUSED)

H3/10 NC No Connection

Door Lock, 3-pin connector1 BLUE (-) 500mA UNLOCK OUTPUT

2 EMPTY NOT USED

3 GREEN (-) 500mA LOCK OUTPUT

Adjusting the SensorImportant! Make sure the keypad is unlocked and the vehicle is disarmed with no open zones. The on board shock sensor can be adjusted using the HD remote.

Adjusting the sensor: Disarm1. the system, turn the ignition Off and close all the doors.To enter Sensor Adjust, 2. press in and hold the menu wheel (for 3 seconds) on the remote control while the display is blank. When the Settings screen appears, toggle the menu wheel up or down to the Adjustments screen and then press in on the menu wheel to enter.In the 3. Adjustments menu, highlight Sensor Adjust and press the Menu Wheel. The remote requests the current setting from the system and displays it in the Sensor Adjustment screen. Follow the on screen instructions to change the setting in the display.4. Toggle5. the menu wheel up/down or press the

AUX

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buttons to change level.When you have reached the desired level, 6. press and hold the menu wheel, the remote sends the level setting in the display to the system; a long beep confirms the new level is set. To reset the level to factory default, press the AUX button.Note: You can test the new setting by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing intensity until the siren chirps, indicating the impact level required to fully trigger the alarm.Press7. the AUX button to exit and return to the Adjustments menu. The setting retains the last saved.

To exit the shock sensor adjustment mode from the control module:Open an entry point or turn on the ignition, the control module emits one long chirp exiting adjustment mode.

During level setting and level testing if more than 30 seconds lapses without any action the system will exit sensor adjust and return to the Adjustment menu.

Adjusting the sensor with the 1way remote:Disarm the system, turn the ignition Off and close all the doors.1. Press and hold the 2.

AUX

button of the remote control for 8 seconds (If Car 2 mode is on, ignore the Car Select beep after 3 seconds) or until the amber LED turns on.Press and hold the 3.

AUX

button 1.5 seconds or until the amber led flashes then comes on solid.- The control module emits one long chirp, confirming that it has entered adjustment mode.Press the 4.

AUX

, AUX

or AUX buttons to adjust the sensor level.Note: You can test the new setting by cautiously impacting the vehicle with increasing intensity until the siren chirps, indicating the impact level required to fully trigger the alarm.

•AUX

button: Pressing this button increases the sensitivity one level. The siren chirps twice confirming the sensitivity adjustment. •

AUX

button: Pressing this button decreases the sensitivity one level. The siren chirps once confirming the sensitivity adjustment.

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• AUX button: Pressing this button resets to default level 7. The siren chirps three times.To exit the shock sensor adjustment mode from the 1 way remote control:Press and release the

AUX

button any time during programming to go back to the main menu. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds in the main menu to exit programming.

Initializing Virtual Tach (not needed w/hardwire tach inputs)To program Virtual Tach:

After the install is complete, 1. remote start the engine. The programming operation may require 3 cranks of the starter before the engine starts and runs. Do not turn off the remote start if this happens, it is a normal programming operation.Once the engine begins running, let it run for at least 30 seconds.2. Using the Remote, send the Remote start command to turn remote start off. Virtual Tach is programmed. 3. To reset Virtual Tach, go into the Reset and Deletion section of this guide. Virtual Tach cannot be reset with the Bitwriter.

Note: Virtual Tach cannot be used in MTS Manual Transmission Mode. It is also not recommended for diesel trucks.

Virtual Tach handles disengaging the starter motor during remote starting – it does not address over-rev. If the customer wants to have the over-rev protection capability, the tach wire must be connected.

Important: After successfully learning Virtual Tach, a small minority of vehicle starters may over crank or under crank during remote start. The Bitwriter can be used fine tune the starter output time in 50mS increments to compensate for such an occurrence.

Learning the Tach (not needed with Virtual Tach)To learn the tach signal:

Start1. the vehicle with the key. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the Control button.After 3 seconds the status LED on your Control Center lights constant when the tach signal is learned.2. Release3. the Control button.

Note: When the tachometer is programmed, the main unit automatically enters the Tachometer engine checking mode.

Neutral safety switch interfaceSome vehicles do not have an electrical neutral safety switch. Instead, the vehicle has a mechanical neutral safety switch that physically interrupts the starter wire and is used when the vehicle is in any drive gear. If the remote start is interfaced before this switch, it will provide protection from starting in gear. However, some vehicles combine the column shift mechanism and the mechanical neutral safety switch into one mechanical part.

Important: You must complete the remote start system installation before doing the follow-ing test. Ensure that the remote start system is functioning normally. This includes connect-ing to the brake as a shut-down.

Testing the neutral safety switchMake sure there is adequate clearance to the front and rear of the vehicle because it may move slightly.1. Make sure the hood is closed and there are no remote start shut-downs active.2. Set the emergency brake.3. Turn the key to the “run” position, this releases the shifter.4. Place the car in drive (D).5. Place your foot directly over the brake pedal, but do not depress it. Be ready to step on the brake if the 6. starter engages.


Activate the remote start system.7. If the starter engages, immediately depress the brake to shut the remote start system down. If the 8. starter does not engage, no additional safety system is required. If the starter engages and the vehicle is a General Motors product or Dodge Dakota pickup, refer to www.directechs.com for Document 1008 under the Resource tab. For an alternative shut-down method which prevents the starter from engaging. If the vehicle is not a General Motors product or a Dodge Dakota pickup, please call Directed Electronics Technical Support for an alternative shut-down method. Do not return the vehicle to the customer until this feature is properly installed!

Remote Start Shutdown/Startup DiagnosticsShutdown diagnostics: If the remote start activates but fails to stay running, the remote start module has the ability to inform you of what may have caused the remote start failure. Before performing shutdown diagnos-tics it is important that you let the remote start shut off on its own i.e. let it attempt to start 3 times then shut down, if this is not done the unit will report the shutdown you used to shut off the remote start.

Note: Shutdown diagnostics does not report if the vehicles factory immobilizer is causing the problem.

To perform shutdown diagnostics:With the ignition Off, 1. press and hold the Control button (on Control Center).Turn2. the ignition On and then back Off while holding the Control button.Release3. the Control button.Press4. and release the Control button. The status LED flashes to report the last shutdown for one minute or until the ignition is turned on, as shown in the following table:

Status LED Flashes Shutdown Mode1 flash Runtime expired 2 flashes Over-rev shutdown 3 flashes Low or no RPM4 flashes Transmitter shutdown (or optional push button)5 flashes (+) Brake shutdown 6 flashes (-) Hood shutdown7 flashes Timer mode/Turbo mode/Manual mode error *8 flashes Neutral safety shutdown9 flashes Low battery (voltage mode)10 flashes Alarm triggered **11 flashes Wait-to-start input timed out

* Timer mode error: Ignition is on or shutdown input is active when activating timer mode. Turbo mode error: Turbo mode is programmed off, engine is not on or shutdown input is active. Manual mode error: MTS mode not enabled.** Alarm was triggered during remote start sequence.

Startup Diagnostics: If the vehicle fails to activate the remote start, the remote start module will notify you via your Responder HD 2-way remote control and will flash the parking lights on the vehicle to notify you of what caused the no-start situation.

Parking Light Flashes5 flashes Brake wire is active6 flashes Hood pin wire is active7 flashes Manual transmission mode is enabled and not initialized.8 flashes Neutral safety wire has no ground or the neutral safety switch is Off.


Remote PairingPrepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new remote

Open1. a door. Turn2. the key to the ON position. Within 5 seconds 3. press and release the Control button on the Control Center one time.Within 5 seconds, 4. press and hold the Control button on the Control Center. The status LED will flash one time and the siren then chirps to confirm the vehicle is ready for remote pairing.Release5. the Control button and proceed below.

Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds.

Prepare the Responder HD 2-way remote control to be Paired with the system:Remote Pair matches your HD remote to the system. Make sure the HD remote is set for the desired Car 1 (Default) or Car 2 operation for the system it will be paired with.

With the HD remote control display blank, 1. press in and hold the menu wheel for 3 seconds until Settings screen appears.Toggle2. the menu wheel until Adjustments screen appearsPress3. in on the menu wheel to enter.In the 4. Adjustments menu highlight Remote Pair and press in the Menu Wheel to go to the Remote Pair screen. Follow the on screen instructions: I. Press and hold the

AUX

button until tones are played. II. The system chirps the siren to indicate it has learned the HD remote ID and is sending its ID to the

remote.III. Release

AUX

button.Successful or Failed Pair: The HD remote control indicates a successful or failed pairing on the display. 5. After a successful pairing, it then returns to the Adjustments menu. If pairing fails, it returns to the Remote Pair screen, press the

AUX

button to attempt another pairing.

Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with the companion or a new 1-way remote as described above.

Note: If no remote pairing results, the system will exit after 60 seconds.

Prepare the companion 1-way remote control to be Paired with the system: Make sure the remote is set for the desired Car 1 (Default) or Car 2 operation for the system it will be paired with.

Press and hold the 1. AUX

button for 8 seconds. Note: If Car 2 mode is on, ignore the Car Select beep after 3 seconds.Wait for the Transmit LED to light solid and the remote to beep. Release the 2.

AUX

button.Press the 3. AUX button for 1 second. The transmit LED will blink 3 times and beep 3 times.Within 5 seconds, press the 4.

AUX

button.The vehicle siren will chirp. You have now successfully learned the remote to the vehicle remote start and 5. security system.Press the 6.

AUX

button two times to exit learn routine on the remote. The transmit LED will turn off and exit tone will sound.


Programming System FeaturesThe System Features Learn Routine dictates how the unit operates. It is possible to access and change most of the feature settings using the Control button.

Open1. a door. Turn2. the ignition on, then off. Select3. a Menu. Press and hold the Control button. The number of siren chirps indicates the menu num-ber. 1 chirp indicates menu 1, 2 chirps - menu 2 and 3 chirps for menu 3.When the desired menu chirps are heard, 4. release the Control button.Select5. a Feature. Press and release the Control button the number of times corresponding to the feature you wish to change. Then press and hold one more time to select the features.Program6. the Feature. While holding the Control button, you can program the feature using the remote control.

For features with only two options; AUX

= option 1 while AUX

= option 2. For features with more than two options;

AUX

selects the options in ascending order, while AUX

selects them in descending order.

Note: Pressing AUX button resets the feature to the factory default.

Once a feature is programmed:Other features can be programmed within the same menu•Another menu can be selected•The learn routine can be exited if programming is complete•

To access another feature in the same menu:Press1. and release the Control button the number of times necessary to advance from the feature you just programmed to the next one you want to program.Then 2. press the Control button once more and hold it.

To select another menu:Press1. and hold the Control button.After 3 seconds, the unit advances to the next menu and the siren chirps, indicating which menu has been 2. accessed.

The learn routine exits if any of the following occurs:The open door is closed•The ignition is turned On•There is no activity for 30 seconds•The Control button is pressed too many times•


Feature MenusDefault settings are Opt. 1 (in bolder type). New features are bold with grey background.

Menu 1 - SecurityMenu Item

Feature Opt. 1 Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+

1 System Arming Mode Active Passive Arm w/o lock

Passive Arm w/lock

Auto re-arm w/o lock

Auto re-arm w/lock

2 Panic Mode On Ign Off only Off

3 Confirmation Chirps On w/Warn chirps On

On w/Warn chirps Off

Off w/ Warn chirps On

Off w/ warn chirps Off

4 Siren Duration 30 sec. 60 sec.

5 Ign-controlled Locks No Ign- locking Lock & Unlock Lock Only Unlock Only

6 Door Lock Pulses Single Double Unlock Only

Double Lock Only

Double Lock & Unlock

7 Door Lock Output Duration 0.8 sec. 3.5 sec. 0.4 sec.

8 Ignition Controlled 2nd Unlock 2nd unlock on Ign-control after first unlock

2nd unlock on Ign-control with first unlock

9 Comfort Closure No Comfort Closure

Comfort Clo-sure 1

Comfort Clo-sure 2

10 Horn Function Full Alarm Only Siren Function 20 ms

Siren Function 30 ms



11 Hood Switch type Normally Open Normally closed

12 Sensor Full trigger Single Double

13 Door Switch Type Normally open Normallyclosed

14 Trunk Switch Type Normally open Normallyclosed

15 Remote Button unlock (Ign off) On Off

1. System Arming modeActive: the transmitter must be used to arm the system 1. Passive Arm w/o lock: after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm. The doors will not 2. lockPassive Arm w/lock: after exiting the vehicle the system will automatically arm and lock the doors3. Auto re-arm w/o lock: if the vehicle is not entered after receiving a disarm command, the system will 4. automatically re-arm. The doors will not lockAuto re-arm w/lock: if the vehicle is not entered after receiving a disarm command, the system will 5. automatically re-arm and lock the doors

2. Panic ModeOn: the Panic output can be activated at any time 1. Ign Off Only : the Panic output can be activated only when the ignition is off2. Off: the Panic output is defeated3.

3. Confirmation ChirpsOn w/Warn Chirps On: arm, disarm, and sensor warn-away chirps are active1. On w/Warn Chirps Off: arm and disarm chirps are active, warn-away chirps are defeated2. Off w/Warn Chirps On: arm and disarm chirps are defeated, warn-away chirps are active3. Off w/Warn Chirps Off: arm, disarm, and sensor warn-away chirps are defeated4.


4. Siren Duration30sec: the siren output for full trigger activations and Panic mode is 30 seconds1. 60sec: the siren output for full trigger activations and Panic mode is 60 seconds2.

5. Ign-controlled LocksNo Ign-locking: the door lock/unlock outputs will not activate when ignition is turned on/off1. Lock & Unlock: the door lock & unlock output will activate when ignition is turned on & off2. Lock Only: the door lock output will activate when ignition is turned on3. Unlock Only: the door unlock output will activate when ignition is turned off4.

6. Door Lock PulsesSingle: the door lock & unlock outputs will pulse once 1. Double Unlock only: the unlock output only will pulse twice 2. Double Lock Only: the lock output only will pulse twice 3. Double Lock & Unlock: the lock & unlock outputs will pulse twice4.

7. Door Lock Output Duration0.8sec.: the door lock output pulses will be 800mS in duration1. 3.5sec.: the door lock pulses will be 3.5 seconds in duration2. 0.4 sec.: the door lock pulses will be 400mS in duration3.

8. Ignition Controlled 2nd Unlock

After first unlock: for Ign-controlled unlocking, the 2nd unlock will activate 800mS after the first (driver 1. door) unlockWith first unlock: for Ign-controlled unlocking, the 2nd unlock will activate at the same time as the first 2. (driver door) unlock

9. Comfort ClosureNo comfort Closure: Comfort Closure is defeated when arming 1. Comfort Closure 1: the door lock pulse (or 2nd pulse for double pulses) will remain on for 20 sec-2. onds.Comfort Closure 2: 800mS following the end of the door lock pulse (or 2nd pulse for double pulses); 3. the door lock output will turn on again for 20 seconds.

10. Horn FunctionFull Alarm Only: the horn output will pulse only during full trigger events.1. Siren Function 20/30/40/50ms: The horn output will emulate the siren output with selectable output 2. timing to compensate for OEM horn inefficiency.

11. Hood Switch TypeNormally Open: for vehicles with a hood switch that rests at ground when the hood is OPEN1. Normally Closed: for vehicles with a hood switch that rests at ground when the hood is CLOSED2.

12. Sensor Full TriggerSingle: full trigger activation of only one sensor is required to fully trigger the alarm1. Double: full trigger activation of two sensors within a ten second period is required to fully trigger 2. the alarm.

13. Door Switch TypeNormally Open: for vehicles with door switches that rest at ground when the door is OPEN1. Normally Closed: for vehicles with door switches that rest at ground when the door is CLOSED2.

14. Trunk Switch TypeNormally Open: for vehicles with a trunk switch that rests at ground when the trunk is OPEN1. Normally Closed: for vehicles with a trunk switch that rests at ground when the trunk is CLOSED2.

15. Remote Button Unlock (Ign off)On: a message telling the 2-way remote control to unlock the keypad is sent each time the vehicle 1. ignition is turned offOff: no message is sent2.


Menu 2 - ConvenienceMenu Item


1 One-time Bypass One time bypass Off

One time bypass On

2 Nuisance Prevention On Off

3 Override Pulse count 1 2 3 4 5

4 Door Trigger Error Chirp On Off

5 Ign-controlled Dome light On Off

6 OEM Alarm Disarm w/Aux-Trunk

On Off

7 OEM Alarm Disarm Output With Unlock Before Unlock Remote Start Only

8 OEM Alarm Disarm Pulses 1 2

9 Aux 1 Output type Validity Latch Latch/reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2ndunlock (6)

10 Aux 1 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/disarm

Link to Remote Start only

11 Aux 2 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2ndunlock (6)

12 Aux 2 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/Disarm

Link to Remote Start only

13 Aux 3 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2ndunlock (6)

14 Aux 3 Linking No Linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/Disarm

Smart Key Control (Link to Remote Start Off)

15 Aux 4 Output Type Validity Latch Latch reset/ign 30 sec. Timed Off (5)/2nd Unlock (6)

16 Aux 4 Linking No linking Link to Arm Link to Disarm Link to Arm/Disarm

Link to Remote Start Only

17 Aux/Trunk Output type Validity Off 2nd unlock

1. One-time BypassOff: One-Time Bypass is not available1. On: the One-Time Bypass feature will defeat Passive Arming once and, if Armed by remote control, 2. will defeat Comfort Closure and Aux outputs linked to Arming

2. Nuisance PreventionOn: sensors that trigger excessively will be defeated until they have been stable for more than one 1. hourOff: sensors will not be defeated if triggered excessively2.

3. Override Pulse Count1-5: sets the number of presses (1-5) on the Control Button required to override the alarm system•

4. Door Trigger error ChirpOn: if the door trigger is active when arming, the siren will emit a chirp and a message will be sent 1. to the 2way remote control as an alertOff: an active door trigger when arming will not create an alert output 2.

5. Ign-controlled Dome lightOn: the dome light output will activate when the ignition is turned off1. Off: the dome light output will not activate when the ignition is turned off2.

6. OEM Alarm Disarm w/Aux/Trunk (H2/1 wire)


On: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed when the Aux/Trunk output is activated1. Off: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will not pulse when the Aux/Trunk output is activated2.

7. OEM Alarm Disarm Output (H2/1 wire)With Unlock: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed at the same time as the unlock 1. (Blue) wireBefore Unlock: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed before the unlock wire2. Remote start only: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse as programmed during remote start only3.

8. OEM Alarm Disarm Pulses (H2/1 wire)1: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse once per operation1. 2: the OEM Alarm Disarm wire will pulse twice per operation2.

9. Aux 1 Output Type (H2/6 wire)

Validity: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the command 1. ceasesLatch: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the command is 2. received againLatch/reset/Ignition: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on and remain on until the 3. command is received again or the ignition is turned on/offTimed: when the Aux command is received the wire will turn on for the programmed time duration 4. (default 30sec)Off: the output will not activate for a remote control command, use this option when the Aux com-5. mand controls an external device such as a garage door module2nd unlock: the wire will operate as 2nd unlock and will not activate for remote control commands6.

10. Aux 1 Linking No Linking: the Aux output will not activate for a remote control command 1. Link to Arm: the Aux output will activate for the Arm command2. Link to Disarm: the Aux output will activate for the Disarm command3. Link to Arm/Disarm: the Aux output will activate for the Arm & Disarm commands4. Link to Remote Start: the Aux output will activate for any Remote Start activation5.

11. Aux 2 Output TypeRefer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions•

12. Aux 2 Linking Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions•


14. Aux 3 Linking Options 1-4: Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions •Option 5: SmartKey Control (Link to Remote Start Off): The Aux output will pulse once following •Remote Start shut down for vehicles with push button engine stop operations. During runtime, if any door is opened remote start will shut down immediately and pulse the output.


16. Aux 4 Linking Refer to Aux 1 Linking descriptions•

17. Aux/Trunk Output TypeRefer to Aux 1 Output Type descriptions •

Menu 3 - Remote startMenu Item


1 Transmission Mode Manual Automatic

2 Engine Checking Mode Virtual Tach Voltage Off Tachometer

3 Cranking Time 0.6 sec. 0.8 sec. 1.0 sec. 1.2 sec. 1.4 (5)/ 1.6 (6)/ 1.8 (7) 2.0 (8)/ 4.0 (9)

4 Remote Start Runtime 12 min. 24 min. 60 min.

5 Activation Pulse Count 1 2

6 Turbo Mode No Turbo Mode On-1 min. On-3 min. On-5 min. On- 10 min.

7 Timer Mode Runtime 12 min. 3 min. 6 min. 9 min.

8 Flex Relay Function Ignition 2 Accessory 2 Starter 2

9 Diesel Start Delay Wait-to Start input

Timed 15 sec. Timed 30 sec. Timed 45 sec.

10 Accessory during Diesel Start Delay

On Off

11 Status 2 Output Status Latch Rear Defogger

Pulse Rear Defogger

12 Parking Light Output Constant Pulsed Off

13 Anti-grind Output On Off

14 Tach Mode Starter Release Normal Increase Decrease

15 Vehicle Temp Auto Report

Off On

16 Remote Start Safelock Off On

1. Transmission ModeManual: requires ‘Tachometer’ for the Engine Checking Mode, and requires the user to successfully 1. perform a procedure when parking the vehicle before remote starter will engageAutomatic: uses any of the Engine Checking Modes and does not require any special procedures 2. when parking

2. Engine Checking ModeVirtualTach: battery voltage drop/rise during cranking determines when the starter output is released. 1. During runtime, constant voltage level is monitored to determine if the engine is running Voltage: starter output during cranking is a programmed duration (Set in Cranking Time). During 2. runtime, constant voltage level is monitored to determine if the engine is running Off: starter output during cranking is a programmed duration (Set in Cranking Time). The remote start 3. will keep the ignition/accessories active for the programmed runtime whether the engine is running or notTachometer: tachometer input signal during cranking and runtime to determine when the starter out-4. put is released and if the engine is running.

3. Cranking Time0.6/0.8/1.0/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0/4.0 seconds: determines the starter output duration during •cranking for the ‘Voltage’ and the ‘Off’ Engine Checking Mode options

4. Remote Start Runtime12/24/60 minutes: sets engine runtime during normal remote start operations•

5. Activation Pulse Count1/ 2 pulses: sets the number of remote control commands received or Activation Input required to •activate and de-activate remote start


6. Turbo ModeNo turbo Mode: Turbo mode is not available1. On – 1/3/5/10 minutes: Turbo Mode is available and, when activated, the engine will run for the 2. duration set per the selected option

7. Timer Mode Runtime12/3/6/9 minutes: sets the runtime when the engine is started by the Timer Mode and SmartStart •features

8. Flex Relay Function

Ignition 2: the relay will emulate the Ignition 1 output during remote start1. Accessory 2: the relay will emulate the Accessory 1 output during remote start2. Starter 2: the relay will emulate the Starter output during remote start3.

9. Diesel Start DelayWait-to-start input: (-) input on the Grey/black (H2/7) WTS wire will delay the starter output until the 1. ground ceases. Timed 15/30/45 seconds: delays the starter output per the selected option, the WTS wire does not 2. function.

10. Accessory during Diesel Start DelayOn: the Accessory outputs (H/3 high current and H2/12 low current) will be ON during diesel start 1. delayOff: the Accessory outputs (H/3 high current and H2/12 low current) will be OFF during diesel start 2. delay

11. Status 2 Output (Dark Blue H2/10 wire)Status: the output will activate before the ignition outputs turn on, and de-activate after they turn off 1. during remote start Latch rear defogger: the output activates 10 seconds after start if the interior temperature is below 2. 55F. It turns off after 10 minutes or upon remote start off Pulse rear defogger: the output activates (for 800mS) 10 seconds after start if the interior temperature 3. is below 55F.

12. Parking Light OutputConstant: the lights will turn on solid during remote start1. Pulsed: the lights will pulse on/off during remote start2. Off: the lights will be off during remote start3.

13. Anti-grind OutputOn: the high current starter relay will be activated during remote start as anti-grind protection.1. Off: the high current starter relay will not be activated during remote start, no anti-grind protection 2. is available.

14. Tach Mode Starter ReleaseNormal: the starter output will release normally during cranking (50% of the learned tachometer 1. value) Increase: the starter output will release later during cranking (at 35% of the learned tachometer 2. value)Decrease: the starter output will release sooner during cranking (at 35% of the learned tachometer 3. value)

15. Vehicle Temp Auto Report

Off: the report during remote start is defeated1. On: the report is sent every 2 minutes during remote start if the temperature has changed (+/-) 1 2. degree since the last report

16. Remote start SafelockOff: the Door lock and Factory Alarm Re-arm outputs will maintain the current status (locked/un-1.


locked) during remote start and after shut downOn: the Door lock and Factory Alarm Re-arm outputs will arm/lock the vehicle during remote start 2. and after shutdown

Bitwriter - Only OptionsIf programming with the Bitwriter®, the learn routine can be locked or unlocked. If the learn routine has previously been locked, it must be unlocked with Bitwriter® - this cannot be done manually with the Control button.

The Bitwriter® gives you access to a wider range of system options. These features and the adjustments that may be programmed are described in the table below.

Menu Item

Feature Default Opt. 2 Opt. 3 Opt.4 Opt. 5+

1 Zone 4 Sensor Type None Shock/Omni Field Distur-bance

Tilt Sensor Glass Break (5)/Ultra-sonic (6)

2 Siren Duration 30 sec. Options: 1 to 180 sec.

3 Aux/Trunk Icon Type Trunk Window Sunroof Audio Lights/Left dr/Right dr/Rear Hatch

4 Aux 1 Timed Output 30 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.

5 Aux 1 Icon Type Pulsed Trunk Window Sunroof Audio/Lights/Left dr/Right dr/Rear Hatch/Timed/Latched






11 Diesel Start Delay Timer 15 sec. Options: 1 to 90 sec.

12 Timer Mode Runtime 12 min. Options: 1 to 16 min.

13 Timer Mode Starts 6 starts Options: 1/2/3/4 to 24 (Starts) in increments of 2

14 Timer mode intervals 3 hr. Options: 1/2/3/4 to 24 in 2 hour increments

15 Smart start low temp 0° (F) Options: OFF, -20° to 70° in 10° increments

16 Smart start high temp 100° (F) Options: OFF, 40° to 130° in 10° increments

17 Smart start low battery (volts) 10.5V Options: OFF, 9V to 12.5V in 0.5V increments

18 Sensor 1 Level 7 Options: 0 to 15 in increments of 1

19 Starter Release Fine Tune 6(normal)

Options: 0 to 20 in increments of 1

20 Feature Programming Unlocked Locked

21 Transmitter Programming Unlocked Locked

22 Remote Start Runtime 12 min. Options: 1 to 60 min.

23 Virtual Tach Fine tune Not Initial-ized

Options: Not initialized, 0 to 1000 in 50 millisecond increments


Zone 4 Sensor Type: sets the Zone 4 (Sensor 2) name to be displayed in the Text Field for Warn-away 1. and Full Trigger activationsSiren Duration: sets the Full Trigger output duration in 1 second intervals up to 180 seconds.2. Aux/Trunk Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux/Trunk 3. output is activated/de-activatedAux 1 Timed Output: sets the output duration in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds for Aux 14. Aux 1 Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux 1 output is 5. activated/de-activatedAux 2 Timed Output: sets the Aux 2 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds6. Aux 2 Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux 2 output is 7. activated/de-activatedAux 3 Timed Output: sets the Aux 3 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds8. Aux 3 Icon Type: sets the Accessory animation to be displayed on the screen when the Aux 3 output is 9. activated/de-activatedAux 4 Timed Output: sets the Aux 4 “Timed” output in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds10. Diesel Start Delay Timer: sets the delay before engine crank in 1 second intervals up to 90 seconds for 11. diesel engine vehiclesTimer Mode Runtime: sets the duration of runtime when the engine is started by the Timer Mode and Smart 12. Start featuresTimer mode Starts: sets the number of times the engine will be started by the Timer Mode and Smart Start 13. featuresTimer mode Intervals: sets the number of hours between engine starts by the Timer Mode and Smart Start 14. featuresSmart Start Low Temperature: sets the low temperature threshold required for Smart Start to start the 15. engineSmart Start High Temperature: sets the high temperature threshold required for Smart Start to start the 16. engineSmart Start Low battery (Volts): sets the low battery level threshold required for Smart Start to start the 17. engineSensor 1 level: directly sets the sensor level of the on-board shock sensor18. Starter Release Fine Tune: adds or subtracts crank time in Tachometer mode in order to overcome engine 19. types that short crank or over-crank on the first start attemptFeature Programming: locks and unlocks the user’s ability to enter the feature menus and manually 20. change the main unit programming using the Control CenterTransmitter Programming: locks and unlocks the user’s ability to enter the HHU/Reset menu and manually 21. change any functions using the Control CenterRemote Start Runtime: sets the duration of runtime when the engine is started by remote command22. VirtualTach Fine tune: adds or subtracts crank time in VirtualTach mode in order to overcome engine types 23. that short crank or over-crank on the first start attempt


Basic Remote FunctionsSee Owner’s guide for functionality details on both the HD and 1-way companion remote control.

Reset and DeletionIf a feature/virtual tach needs to be reset or the remote controls need to be deleted, use the following proce-dure.

Open a door. (The GREEN wire, H1/8, or the VIO LET, H1/6 must be connected.)1. Turn the ignition to the ON position (The heavy gauge pink wire must be connected).2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the Control button: 2 times if you want to delete remotes, 3 times 3. to reset features or 4 times to reset virtual tach. These features are described next.

Delete remotes: This feature erases all remotes from the memory of the security system. This is useful in cases when a customer’s remote is lost or stolen.Note: This does not reset the programmed features of the security system or reset the Virtual Tach setting. Reset Features: This resets features all of the security system to the factory default settings. Note: This feature does not delete the remotes from the security system or reset the Virtual Tach set-ting Virtual Tach Reset: Deletes all previously learned values for Virtual Tach, and on the next remote start sequence the unit begins virtual tach initialization.

Note: The “Zap” feature on the Bitwriter does not reset the Virtual tach setting.

Once you have selected the function step, press the Control button once more and hold it. The LED flashes 4. and the siren chirps to confirm the selected functional step. Do not release the Control buttonWhile holding the control button, press the 5.

AUX

button on the remote control. The unit chirps to confirm that the feature has been successfully reset.

Once the feature is reset, the Control button can be released.

Long Term Event HistoryThe system stores the last two full triggers in memory. These are not erasable. Each time the unit sees a full trigger, the older of the two triggers in memory is replaced by the new trigger. To access long term event history:

With the ignition Off, 1. press and hold the Control button (on Control Center).Turn2. the ignition On.Release3. the Control button.Within 5 seconds, 4. press and release the Control button. The status LED flashes in groups indicating the last two zones that triggered the unit for 1 minute or until the ignition is turned off. Refer to table of zones.

Note: The Warn Away triggers are not stored to memory and is not reported.


Table of ZonesA zone is represented by the number of status LED flashes used by the system to identify a particular type of input.

Zone Description Input Description

1 Trunk Pin H1/7 Blue wire

2 Instant trigger: a heavier impact detected by the onboard shock sensor

On board shock sensor.

3 Door switch trigger H1/8 Green or H1/6 Violet wire

4 Instant trigger: For optional sensors Optional MUX port

5 Ignition trigger H3/1 Pink wire

6 Hood Pin H2/15 Grey wire

Troubleshooting: AlarmShock sensor doesn’t trigger the alarm:

Was the onboard shock sensor adjusted before the brain was mounted? If so re-adjust the sensor.1. Has the onboard shock sensor been turned off? The sensor has the ability to be turned off when 2. adjusting.Has the NPC® system been triggered? If so, you hear 5 chirps when disarming. To check this, turn the 3. ignition key on and off to clear the NPC® memory, and then retest the shock sensor. For a detailed description of NPC®, see Nuisance Prevention Circuitry section of the owners guide.

Door input does not immediately trigger full alarm. Instead, chirps are heard for the first 3 seconds:That’s how the progressive two-stage door input works! This is a feature of this system even if the door •is instantly closed again, the progression from chirps to constant siren continues.

Closing the door triggers the system, but opening the door does not:Have you correctly identified the type of door switch system? This happens often when the wrong •door input has been used.

System does not passively arm until it is remotely armed and then disarmed:Is passive arming programmed ON?1. Are the door inputs connected? Is the H1/7 blue wire connected to the door trigger wire in the ve-2. hicle? Either the H1/8 green or the H1/6 violet should be used instead.

Door input does not respond with the progressive trigger, but with immediate full alarm:Does the Status LED indicate that the trigger was caused by the shock sensor? (See • Table of Zones sec-tion of this guide.) The shock sensor, if set to extreme sensitivity, may be detecting the door unlatching before the door switch sends its signal. Reducing the sensitivity can solve this problem.

Door locks operate backwards.This unit has easily-reversed lock/unlock outputs. Recheck wire connections to see if you have re-•versed these.


Troubleshooting: Remote StartThe remote start will not activate the remote start

Check remote startup diagnostics.1. Is the neutral safety switch plugged in and turned on? 2. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, make sure the remote start is programmed for Automatic 3. Transmission mode.Is the remote programmed to the system?4. Can the remote start be activated manually by applying a ground pulse to the H1/10 White/Blue 5. wire?Check the harnesses and their connections. Make sure that the harnesses are completely plugged into 6. the remote start module. Make sure there are good connections to the vehicle wiring.Check voltage and fuses on the main 12-pin harness and on the heavy gauge remote start harness.7.

The remote start will activate, but the starter never engages.

Check for voltage on the purple starter wire two seconds after the remote start becomes active. If 1. there is voltage present, skip to Step 8. If there is not voltage present, advance to Step 2.Check the 30A fuses.2. If the gray/black wait-to-start wire is detecting ground upon activation, the starter will not crank.3. Is the tach wire connected? If so disconnect it and remote start the vehicle to see if the purple wire 4. sends out voltage. If you get voltage you will need to go to an alternate tach source, the tach wire you are currently on has a voltage spike upon ignition power up which can cause the remote start to not send out the crank voltage. Is the vehicle a Chrysler or GM with a multiplexed starter wire? The vehicle will not crank if the resis-5. tance is incorrect on the multiplexed accessory/starter wire.Is the vehicle a GM? If so the Brown 2nd accessory needs to be powered up on some of the vehicles 6. for the vehicle to crank. If this is a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch will need to be bypassed (see tech tip # 10000 at 7. www.directechs.com)Make sure the purple starter wire is connected on the starter side of the optional starter kill/anti-grind 8. relay.Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? Some immobilizer systems will not allow the vehicle to crank 9. if active.Check connections. The heavy gauge remote start input wires on the heavy gauge 10-pin connector 10. should have a solid connection. “T-taps” or “scotch locks” are not recommended.

The vehicle starts, but immediately dies.Does the vehicle have an immobilizer? The vehicle’s immobilizer can cut the fuel and/or spark during 1. unauthorized starting attempts.Is the remote start programmed for virtual tach or voltage sense? If so, the crank time may not be set 2. high enough. Voltage sense will not work on some vehicles.Is the remote start in tach mode? If so has the tach been programmed to the system?3. Check diagnostics. Sometimes a shutdown will become active during cranking or just after crank-4. ing.

The vehicle starts, but the starter keeps running. Is the system programmed for engine checking off or virtual tach or voltage sense? When pro-1. grammed for either of these features, the engine cranks for the pre programmed crank time regard-less of how long it takes for the vehicle to actually start. Adjust to a lower cranking time.Was the Tach Learn successful? The LED must light solid and bright to indicate a successful learn.2. Make sure that there is a tach signal at the purple/white tach input wire of the remote start. If there 3. is not a tach signal, recheck the connection to the vehicle’s tach wire and make sure the wire is not broken or shorted to ground leading to the remote start.Is an ignition or accessory output wire connected to the starter wire of the vehicle? Verify the color 4. of the starter wire in the vehicle and confirm that an ignition or an accessory output is not connected to that wire.

The vehicle starts, but will only run for 10 seconds


Is the remote start programmed for voltage sense? If this does not work, a tach wire should be 1. used.Check shutdown diagnostics.2.

The climate control system does not work while the unit is operating the vehicle. Either the wrong accessory wire is being energized or more than one igni tion or accessory wire must 1. be energized in order to operate the climate control system.If the vehicle has an electronic climate control system some will reset when the key is turned off and 2. then back on, unfortunately this is a function of the vehicle and cannot be bypassed.

MTS - Manual Transmission Start diagnosticsWhen enabling MTS, if you get a failure notification from the remote or the vehicle fails to remain started check for following:

Tachometer not connected or programmed.•

E-brake not connected to the remote start unit. The black/white H2/18 neutral safety wire must have •a ground when the parking brake is set.

Foot must be off the brake when activating the MTS mode on the remote.•

Is the door open when enabling the MTS mode? If so this would cause the unit to enter Pit Stop Mode •and the remote start will continue to run when arming/locking the system.

Is the door input connected? The system needs to see a door open then close after initiating the re-•mote start. Does the vehicle have a delayed dome light? If you are connected to the dome light wire and the •dome light is staying on after arming/locking the system, the system can exit the MTS mode.

Make sure the neutral safety switch is plugged in and turned on.•

MTS mode exiting diagnostics:If the remote start has entered the MTS mode but exits the mode after the system is armed/locked. Check these for possible causes.

The vehicle door has been opened or the security system has been triggered in your absence.•

Does the vehicle have a delayed dome light circuit or does the dome light come on when the ignition •is shut off? If so you may need to go to the independent door inputs of the vehicle.

If you are connected to the dome light wire in the vehicle and cannot connect the system to the •individual door inputs of the vehicle due to it having normally closed door inputs, you can use the Xpresskit DTIMAZDA module or Tech Tip # 1921 at www.directechs.com to interface with these types of circuits.

The E-brake wire connected to the neutral safety input of the system loses ground when ignition •is turned off or after a certain amount of time, with these vehicles unfortunately there is no work-around.

The E-brake wire connected to the neutral safety input of the system has a poor ground. Clean the •contacts on the switch or replace the switch.

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