Responder LC Model 20.
Contents Government regulations .....................................................................................4 Warning! Safety first .........................................................................................5 What’s included................................................................................................8 Important information ........................................................................................8 Your warranty..........................................
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.
Control Center 4O SATISFY &## 2& EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS THE DEVICE AND ITS ANTENNA must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, EXCEPT FOR THE HAND AND WRISTS TO SATISFY 2& EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210.
Warning! Safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: $UE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS SYSTEM INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE performed by an authorized Directed dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
cy brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or propERTY DAMAGE 7E RECOMMEND THE OWNER HAVE THE PARKING EMERGENCY BRAKE system inspected and adjusted by a qualified automotive shop bi-annually. Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition.
This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk. 8 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
What’s included s s s s s s s /NE lVE BUTTON WAY 3UPERCODE 2ESPONDER ,# 2EMOTE #ONTROL /NE lVE BUTTON WAY 3UPERCODE COMPANION REMOTE The control module #ONTROL CENTER WITH INTEGRATED STATUS ,%$ AND 6ALET OVERRIDE SWITCH A remote start defeat toggle switch Window decals Your warranty registration Important information Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start system.
¢ Out of range notification If a command is issued from the remote, but the remote is beyond the range of the vehicle to receive the command, the remote will respond with an out-of range notification. If this occurs, the out-of-range icon displays on the LCD and the remote emits an error tones. Since conditions will vary in different areas (ie: Weather, RF interference, etc) range may be affected and require you to be closer to the vehicle for successful transmission.
outline stops flashing and the remote becomes operational while still displaying #(!2'% Warning! The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0ºC TO 45ºC (32ºF TO 113ºF). Charging the battery at temperatures outside this range may cause severe damage to the battery or reduce batTERY LIFE EXPECTANCY ¢ Low battery indicator When the batteries are low on the 2-way remote it will emit two groups of beeps, the battery icon flashes and low battery is indicated on the screen.
¢ Multi-car control capability You can use the Responder LC 2-way remote control system for two cars, with full command capability for both vehicles. To change the car to be operated: 1. 0RESS HOLD THE or car selected. 2. Change Car: While in car selection mode, press and release the button. to scroll between car and . The car icon flashes to to indicate the car that can be operated. 3. Select the car number you want to operate, and then press any command button to operate the system.
Responder LC 2-way 1 4 5 6 Feature 2 7 3 8 Description 1 LCD (2-way) !CTIVITY ICON DISPLAY 2 Lock button Press for one second to arm. 3 Unlock button Press for one second to disarm. 4 !UXILIARY BUTTON Press and hold for 1.5 second to activate optional trunk release. 5 Remote start button Press for one second to activate remote start. 6 Function button Allows access to programming and modifies operation of the other buttons.
¢ LC 1-way companion 10 8 2 3 5 4 9 6 See call out table for 2-way ¢ Transmitter configuration Level Direct Access X X X X Button Lock Silent Lock Unlock Silent Unlock 6ALET -ODE Car Finder Remote Start Reset Timer Mode Smart Start AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Runtime AUX Trunk Release Function Shift Rear Defogger Cabin Runtime Temperature Check request (2-way only) (2-way only) 14 © 2008 Directed Electronics
Using the system Please note the screen shot to the right of a feature indicates what the display looks like when this feature is activated. Lock Command: Press one time to Lock Feedback: Lock Icon appears, and parking lights flash once. 0RESS HOLD FOR SECONDS TO ,OCK THE system and activate the panic feature. Details: 4HE HORN IN THE VEHICLE hHONKSv ONCE IF THE OPtion is installed), and the parking lights flash one time. If the power door locks have been connected, the doors lock.
Unlock Command: Press one time to Unlock Feedback: Unlock icon appears. Notes: The vehicle horn, honks two-times and the parking lights flash two-times. The door locks (if connected) unlock, the 2-way remote beeps two-times and the LCD displays the icon. Unlocking without the honk (Silent Lock) Press the button on the remote once, and then press the button. The system unlocks without the confirmation honk. The parking lights flash once. The 2-way remote displays the icon.
Points to remember: If the hood is open or if the brake pedal is pressed, the vehicle will not remote start. The remote start shuts down: s When the brake pedal is pressed. s The hood is opened. s When the remote start command is sent again from a remote control. s 7HEN THE RUNTIME EXPIRES To drive your vehicle after it has been remote started: 1. 'ET IN WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE 2. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON position. 3. Now, step on the brake.
AUX Aux Command: Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to actiFeedback: Notes: vate the Trunk Release. The trunk icon appears and the remote plays a short tone. This is an optional feature. See your SALES REP INSTALLER FOR DETAILS 4HE FACTORY default screen displays the trunk icon and TEXT 4HE TEXT CAN BE CHANGED BY YOUR installer using the Bitwriter programming tool. Function shift Command: Press 1 to 4 times.
Valet mode Command: Press two-times and then . Feedback: 5NLOCK ICON APPEARS HOLLOW 6ALET DISPLAYS IN THE TEXT AREA WHEN ENTERING 6ALET MODE Notes: If the system is already locked the remote beeps ONE TIME WHEN ENTERING 6ALET MODE 7HEN EXITING 6ALET MODE THE UNLOCK APPEARS SOLID 6ALET IS DISPLAYED IN THE TEXT AREA AND THE REMOTE BEEPS TWO TIMES 4HE unlock icon is displayed but the doors stay locked. 4O ENTER OR EXIT VALET MODE WITH THE VALET PROGRAM SWITCH Turn the ignition key on and then off.
Car finder Command: Press three-times and then . Feedback: Remote beeps 1 short beep, the vehicle Notes emits 1 long horn honk (if connected), and the parking lights flash 10 times. ,OCK 5NLOCK CANCELS THE LIGHT mASHES Cabin temperature Command: Press Feedback: Notes: one time, then Hold for 1.5 seconds. Screen will display current in cabin temperature. Cabin temperature is displayed on the remote.
Command: Press one- time and then press Feedback: Screen changes to unlock icon Notes: . Unlocks the system without chirps ¢ Overriding the optional starter kill To bypass the optional starter kill without a remote control: Use your override switch located on the control center (see diagram below) to bypass the system. This switch bypasses the system only if you have the vehicle key. To check proper operation: 1. 2. While the vehicle is locked, open the door.
Additional remote start features Manual transmission If the vehicle has manual transmission the proper steps must be followed before leaving the parked vehicle or the remote start feature is disabled. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the engine is running and the doors are closed. Put the transmission in neutral. Press on the vehicle’s foot brake. Apply the emergency brake. Release the vehicle’s foot brake. Note: Pressing the brake again after this step will disable the remote start feature. 6.
Note: 4O ENABLE 6ALET TAKE OVER WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPEN THE DOOR AND enter into manual transmission mode, as described above. The parking lights mASH ONE TIME WHEN ENTERING 6ALET TAKE OVER /NCE YOU EXIT THE VEHICLE YOU CAN lock the system and the car will remain running. If the vehicle shuts down when locking, then the unit did not enter valet take-over mode. Timer mode Command: Press two-times and then . Feedback 3MALL TIMER ICON DISPLAYS AND TIMER START ON DISPLAYS IN THE TEXT Notes: area.
4IMER -ODE IS EXITED AUTOMATICALLY AFTER THE SIXTH RUN CYCLE 4HE PARKING LIGHTS SLOWLY mASH TIMES WHEN EXITING TIMER MODE Note: 4HE "ITWRITER CAN CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF TIMES THE REMOTE START ACTIVATES and, it can change the intervals between activations in timer mode. Turbo Timer mode Turbo timer mode keeps the engine running after arriving at your destination for a programmable period of 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes.
To activate turbo timer mode with a manual transmission: 1. 2. 3. Enter MTS mode with the door open. Transmit the timer mode feature with the remote by pressing two-times, and then . !FTER EXITING THE VEHICLE LOCK THE SYSTEM AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS RUNNING FOR the programmed runtime. (The remote start feature is still enabled). You can still remote start the vehicle after the turbo timer has timed out and shut off the vehicle.
Runtime check Command: While the remote start is running, press Feedback Notes: two-times, and then Hold for 1.5 seconds. 4EXT READS RUNTIME AND DISPLAYS TIME LEFT This feature is only available on the 2way remote. Runtime reset Command: While the remote start is running, press Feedback: Notes: one-time and then . Remote start ON tones. Re-starts the remote start runtime counter if remote start is active. Note: If remote start is not active, the 2-WAY remote will respond with error tone.
Smart start Command: Press three-times and then press . Feedback: The parking lights flash 5 times fast and 'Smart Start On" disNotes: PLAYS IN THE TEXT AREA Enables or disables the SmartStart feature. The smart start feature of this system will allow you to have the remote start activate when the vehicle reaches a certain temperature (hot or cold) or a certain voltage. The factory setting for temperature high is 100 °F the setting for low is 0 °F.
The Smart Start function works similar to the Timer mode. The system must be IN THE LOCKED MODE 5SING THE SYSTEM DEFAULT SETTINGS IT HAS A MAXIMUM OF STARTING CYCLES AND CHECKS THE VOLTAGE CABIN TEMPERATURE EVERY HOURS TO SEE if the thresholds have been met. If thresholds have been met then the remote start will start the vehicle and run for the pre programmed time. It counts the first start as one successful start, leaving 5 start cycles.
Auxiliary features Aux 1 Command: Press one time and then press Feedback 4EXT DISPLAYS THE ITEM ACTIVATED Notes AUX . 4HIS IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE 3EE YOUR SALES REP INSTALLER FOR details. Aux 2 Command: Press two times and then press . Feedback 4EXT DISPLAY THE ITEM ACTIVATED Notes 4HIS IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE 3EE YOUR SALES REP INSTALLER FOR DEAUX tails. Aux 3 Command: Press three times and then press .
Remote control feature programming The Responder LC 2-way remote control has menus for configuring the remote control user features and for programming the remote to the system control module. Before you start make sure the keypad is unlocked. (See page 12) To program the remote user features: Press and hold the button on the remote for about 8 seconds.
¢ Remote setup options Feature Auto lock keypad Page Opt 1 Opt 2 Opt 3 Opt 4 On Off Back On Off Power save Back 6IBE Tone Both Screen only Clock Temp Runtime Back runtime On Off Back Car 2 On Off Home Back light color Off 1-7 Back Page alert Remote display Low alert start Temp units F° C° Back Button beep On Off back System type Remote start & Security Remote start Back Clock set Clock time Back press © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
¢ Menu option descriptions s Auto keypad lock Automatically locks the remote buttons when the buttons are not used for SECONDS 0REVENTS hACCIDENTALv PRESSES OF THE REMOTE Press then to unlock the keypad. Note: If the auto keypad lock feature is programmed On, the remote unlocks when the vehicle ignition is turned Off. The remote stays unlocked to ALLOW TIME TO EXIT AND UNLOAD THE VEHICLE AND THEN LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE button is pressed, the keypad auto lock feature remote. When the resumes normally.
s Low Runtime Alert The remote reports with one short beep followed by 1 short error tone REPEATED TWICE AND THE TEXT AREA DISPLAYS RUN TIME WHEN THE REMOTE START runtime is at the 3-minutes remaining. The remote beeps one more time when 1 minute is remaining. You have the option to let the remote start time OUT OR USE THE hRUNTIME RESETv FEATURE 7HEN PROGRAMMED h/FFv YOU WILL not receive a low runtime alert on the remote. s #AR /N OR /FF (OME Turns Off or On, the 2 car operation from the remote.
¢ Pair remote mode It is recommended that this feature for programming the remote to the system is performed by your installer. ¢ Demo modes s One-time with sound 4HE ,#$ ICONS DISPLAY ONE AT A TIME WITH ICON NAME DISPLAYED IN THE TEXT field, while the remote is playing tones. s One-time without sound The LCD icons display one at a time until they are all turned on. The remote does not play any tones.
Safety features This system has several important safety features to ensure proper operation of the motor and prevent accidental damage to the engine or its components. ¢ Optional starter anti-grind circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuitry prevents the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter motor if the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation.
Diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of the system is constantly monitoring the switches that are connected to the main unit. ¢ Locking If the system is locked at the same time that the door is active, you will hear one horn honk to indicate locking and a second horn honk to indicate Bypass Notification. &OR EXAMPLE IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS AN INTERIOR LIGHT EXIT DELAY AND YOU LOCK THE system before the interior light turns Off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification honk.
¢ Remote start This system can provide you with information to indicate what the problem is when using the remote start. When the remote start is activated and fails to engage, count the parking light flashes to determine the problem. The parking lights will flash between 5 - 8 times to indicate what caused the no start situation.
Owner recognition Owner recognition lets up to four users of the system have unique settings that meet their specific needs. It is almost like having four separate systems in your vehicle, one for each user. This feature is only available to authorized dealers using the Bitwriter or Bitwriter 2 program tool. Rapid resume logic This Directed system will store its current state to non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from memory.
¢ 2-way remote Your Responder LC 2way remote control has a feature called remote power save mode. When programmed On under remote options, the remote conserves power by disabling the paging function if unused for more than 72 hours. Pressing any button on the remote restores the paging function. The default setting is On. See Remote control programming section of this guide or ask your dealer for details on how to program. Programming options Your system has many custom programmable options.
dows after remote locking. Note: Comfort closure can only be used on cars that have the capability of closing the windows (and on some cars the sunroof as well) with the key cylinder in the door. Convenience expansions ,ISTED BELOW ARE SOME OF THE EXPANSION OPTIONS AVAILABLE 0LEASE CONSULT YOUR DEALER FOR A COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF ALL THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU Factory Alarm Trigger Notification: This system has an input that can be connected to the horn circuit in the vehicle.
Glossary of terms 2-Way Remote: A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system and receives feedback and pages from the system. Control Center: The control center contains the system’s radio-frequency antenna, THE VALET AND OVERRIDE SWITCH AND THE 3TATUS ,%$ &OR MAXIMUM REMOTE CONTROL range, the Control Center is usually located at the top of the windshield, centered near the rear-view mirror.
LCD Iayout ALL ¢ LCD remote features 1 Lock 9 4HERMOMETER 3MART START 2 Locked in valet 10 Battery Status 3 Unlock 11 (OOD 4RIGGER 4 Unlocked in valet 12 (OOD :ONE BYPASS 5 Alarm 13 4RUNK 4RIGGER 6 Remote Start 14 4RUNK :ONE BYPASS 7 Timer Mode 15 Pager On 8 Manual Transmission En- 16 Pager Off abled 42 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
17 6IBE /N 27 Car Door 18 Pager Tone On 28 (OME 'ARAGE /PEN 19 3IREN 29 (OME 'ARAGE #LOSE 20 3ILENT -ODE 30 Car 1 21 Transmit 31 Car 2 22 Receive 32 23 Out of Range 33 Defroster 24 3ENSOR 34 Sound Wave 25 3ENSOR "YPASSED 35 ,ARGE 3IREN 26 Car Door (Zone bypass) ALL !LL :ONES &EATURE ONLY AVAILABLE ON FULL SECURITY AND REMOTE START SYSTEMS $OES NOT APPLY to 4702 model. &EATURE NOT AVAILABLE © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
© 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Quick reference guide Ê Ê ¢ Locking To lock, press the displays "locked" button. The remote beeps one-time and the LCD ¢ Unlocking To unlock press the displays "unlock". button. The remote beeps two-times and the LCD ¢ Bypassing the optional starter kill without a remote 4URN ON THE IGNITION 0RESS AND RELEASE THE 6ALET BUTTON WITHIN SECONDS The vehicle should now start. If it does not, you may have waited too long or pressed the button incorrect number of times. .
¢ Rear Defogger Press four-times, and then press remote beeps one-time. ¢ To disable the remote start system Move the shutdown toggle switch to the Off position. Location of Shutdown Toggle Switch___________________ Ê ¢ 6ALET -ODE two-times and then The remote will beep once and the LCD Press displays "valet" when enabled. When disabling the remote will beep twice and the LCD displays "valet". Ê ¢ 6ALET TAKE OVER 1. 2. 3. Before turning Off the engine, press and release the button.
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology. Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
