Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. For more information please visit the below website: http://www.clifford.com – For general and additional guide information. For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600. (U.S.
Important information Government Regulations and Safety information Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety First sections of this manual prior to operating this system. Warning! Failure to heed this information can result in death, personal injury or property damage and may also result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended purpose. Your Warranty Your system comes with a warranty.
Contents Getting Started.................................................................................................... 3 Keys to using this manual...................................................................... 3 Remote Control Information .................................................................................. 4 Control Center..................................................................................... 5 Using your System .......................................................
Remote Start Safe-lock ...................................................................... 20 Disabling Remote Start ..................................................................... 20 Advanced Start ................................................................................. 20 Temperature Reporting........................................................................ 21 Remote Start Time-out Alert..................................................................
Getting Started Keys to using this manual Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consistently throughout this manual, they are as follows: s Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button. s Hold: is used after Press actions when a button needs to be held in position for an extended period of time, typically several seconds. s Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and can be located through the table of contents.
Remote Control Information Internal Antenna Transmit LED Ghost LED’s Command Buttons AUX Function Button Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving*information Command buttons (4) Used to perform locking, unlocking, auxiliary channel and remote start commands Function button Used to access function levels for commands, configuration menus for programming, Car Selection, and to request reports.
Control Center Control button Antenn Status LED The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front windshield. It consists of: s s s The In-vehicle system antenna. 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” on page 25. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Using your System Commanding the system Commands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system features and are performed by pressing one of the Command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used keyless entry and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized features. Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated by horn honks* and parking light flashes.
Remote Control Command table Basic Commands Level Advanced Commands Direct Access x1 x2 x3 x4 Button Lock Silent Lock Unlock Silent Unlock Valet Mode Car Finder Remote Start Reset Runtime Timer Mode Smart Start Rear Defogger AUX Trunk Release Function Shift AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Cabin Temp. Lock Runtime Request Status Check (2- way only) (2- way (2- way only) AUX 4 only) © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Basic Commands (Direct Access) Lock Press and release , Doors lock (if connected). The horn honks once, and the parking lights flsh one-time. Lock LED turns on with 1 beep. To Lock and Panic Press and hold To lock the system, then activate Panic. For Panic to work,the optional horn honk feature must be connected. Press the or button to stop Panic output. Unlock Press and release . The doors unlock (if connected). The horn honks twice and the parking lights flash. Unlock LED turns on and remote beeps twice.
AUX/Trunk** Press and hold AUX. The AUX LED turns on and tones play to confirm. The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 seconds. * For Manual transmission vehicles see “Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode)” on page 22 in the “Remote Start Features” section for more details. **This is an optional feature. See your authorized Directed dealer for details. Advanced Commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button 1 time.
Runtime Reset Press and release If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The green ghost LED’s show the runtime and the remote start On tones play to comfirm runtime reset. Note Remote Start must be On to use this feature. AUX 1 Press and release AUX Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1 output. The AUX LED turns on and tones play to confirm.
Remote Valet Press and release Enters (or if On, exits) Valet Mode. The Control Center LED turns on and off accordingly, and prevents doors from locking passively. The The Unlock LED and Valet beeps play (1 for on, 2 for off) to confirm. Timer Start* Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) Timer Start. The parking lights flash quickly four times for On and slowly four times for Off. The Remote Start LED and beeps play (1 for on, 2 for off) to confirm.
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button 3 times. The transmit LED illuminates in sets of triple flashes to indicate Level 3. Car finder Press and release The horn emits one long honk and the parking lights flash for 10 seconds. The parking light flashes stop if locked or unlocked while Car Finder is in progress. Lock and Unlock cancels the parking light flash. Smart Start* Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) Smart Start.
Example for 12 minute runtime: s 3 LED’s: 6 to 9 minutes remaining (50 - 75% of time selected). s 1 LED: less than 3 minutes remaining (<25% of time selected). *See “Advanced Start” under “Remote Start Features” for more details. Advanced Commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button 4 times. The transmit LED illuminates in sets of quadruple flashes to indicate Level 4.
Remote Control Configuration The remote controls have operations that can be configured to a user’s personal preferences. The following instruction will direct you through the available configuration and programing options for the remote control. Remote Programming Enter programming, press and hold the button for 8 seconds, the transmit LED turns on to indicate the Main Menu is accessed. Exit programming or go back to a previous menu, press and release the button.
Prepare the remote control for pairing: 5. Enter programming by pressing and holding the button for 8 seconds to access the Main Menu. 6. Press and hold the button for 1 second, 3 transmit LED flashes indicate the remote control is ready to pair. 7. Press the button. The horn (if connected) honks and the remote emits tones to confirm pairing is complete. 1-way companion: the horn honks to confirm the system has learned the remote control.
1-way companion remote control The 1-way remote will flash the transmit LED to indicate the setting. Feature Single Flash Double Flash Keypad Lock Button Press Auto Off * No function No function No function Car 2 Car 2 On Car 2 Off * Keypad Lock Options: Off, Auto When Off, the buttons do not lock and always perform a command when pressed. When set to Auto, the remote buttons lock after a 20 second lapse between button presses to prevent unintentional operations.
Page Mode* Options: Power Save 1, Power Save 2, On, Off. The Responder LE remote monitors your system’s messages via Paging. When Paging is On the remote wakes up every few seconds to detect pages from the system. When Off the remote does not wake up to receive pages from the system. Power 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. See Battery Life.
Emergency Override The override feature allows you to select a specific number of presses needed to disable the system. If the override button has been programmed to a new number of presses by your authorized dealer, that number should be indicated as follows. Number of presses_______ 1. 2. 3. Turn the ignition On. Press the control button on the Control Center the correct number of times (the default is 1 press). After a few seconds the horn output ceases and the system is disabled.
Remote Start Features Pit Stop Mode To exit vehicle with engine running The system keeps the engine running during short trips into the house or convenience store. To perform Pit Stop: 1. 2. 3. 4. With the engine running, set the parking brake and release the foot brake. Press the button, the parking lights will turn on to indicate remote start is on. Turn the key to off, and remove it from the ignition, the engine continues running for the programmed runtime. Exit the vehicle and lock the system.
Remote Start Safe-lock Remote start safe-lock makes sure the doors are locked while the engine is running and after, even if they are unlocked when remote start is activated. Door locks may require additional parts and labor. Disabling Remote Start Remote 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.
by the installer (default 6 starts). Timer Start is exited after the final start. Smart Start operation Smart Start uses the settings for Timer Start in addition to temperature and battery level to automatically start the engine. Activation begins the countdown timer. When the timer expires the vehicle interior temperature and battery level is checked and, if the Temperature is above 100F, below 0F, or the battery level is below 10.5v, the engine will start.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 22 With the engine running, set the parking brake and leave the engine running. For Pit Stop or Turbo Timer mode (to leave the engine running after locking), open the driver door.
Turbo Timer Mode The system keeps the engine running for the Turbo Timer runtime and can be activated by remote control or optional dash mounted activation button. 1. With the engine running, set the parking brake. 2. Press the optional dash mounted activation button or perform the Timer Mode command. 3. The parking lights turn on and the remote start activates the ignition outputs. 4. Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running. 5.
Remote Start Faults For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. A Remote Start Fault may be caused by any of several configuration issues. Refer to the table below for the command type and parking light flashes that will identify the configuration issue and solution.
Remote and System Operations Passive Locking* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive locking countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 seconds then the horn honks once. At 30 seconds the system locks itself. Anytime before the system locks you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive locking resumes.
Valet Mode Valet 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 convenience features still operate normally. Use 1. 2. 3. the following steps to manually enter and exit Valet Mode: Turn the ignition switch On and then Off Immediately press and release the control button once The control center LED turns On when entering and Off when exiting.
Car Select Car 2 remote control option must first be turned On (See Remote Control Configuration section to turn on). 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The LED flashes 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 flashes continue to perform Car Select. Once the car is selected a command can be performed by pressing one of the command buttons.
System Expansion Options Controlling two vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LE and 1-way companion remotes can control systems in two 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 following for details. Owner recognition* The system can be configured to recognize the remote used when unlocking and change selected features to match the remote users preferences.
Battery Information The Responder LE remote is powered by 2 batteries (PB CR-2016) and the 1-way companion remote is powered by 1 battery (CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls with many years of trouble free operation.
Turn Paging off: The remote will not wake up to check for messages with Paging off in the Setup Remote menu. Turn Beeps off: The Button beeps can be turned off in the Setup Remote menu. The command beeps still play normally. s s Battery Replacement 1 Side View 2 Rear View 1. Using a small flat narrow object, push latch down towards battery tray while gently prying the tray outwards from both ends until released. Remove the tray from the remote control housing. Latch Battery Tray + 2.
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 functions. Remote Control A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system. Control Center The control center contains the system’s radio-frequency antenna, the control button, and the Status LED.
Government Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning! Safety First Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal. Installation Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any questions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600. Remote Start Capable When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.
Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to: s Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no one is standing in front or behind the vehicle. s Only remote start on a flat surface s Have the parking brake fully engaged WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/emergency brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or property damage.
GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED Directed DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. This product is designed for fuel injected vehicles only.
Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics.
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.
