Remote Start Keyless Entry Model 1401 Owner’s Guide © 2011 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA G4102P 2011-03
Contents Government regulations..................................................................................... iii Warning! Safety first......................................................................................... iv What’s included.................................................................................................1 Important information.........................................................................................1 Your warranty......................................
Overriding the optional Starter kill.............................................................16 Using the remote start.......................................................................................17 Manual transmission vehicles....................................................................18 Timer mode.............................................................................................19 Turbo timer mode*..............................................................................
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 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 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).
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.
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What’s included • • • • • • Two five-button/1-way Supercode remotes The control module (installed out-of-sight) Control Center with integrated status LED and Control button 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 and keyless entry system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only.
System maintenance The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is powered by a small coin cell lightweight 3-volt lithium battery that lasts approximately one year under normal use. The remote uses one CR2032 cell battery. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range is reduced. Low battery indicator When the battery is low on the remote the vehicle system emits an additional honk when unlocking to let you know it is time to change the battery.
Two car operation You can use the remote control system for two cars, with full command capability for both vehicles. AUX To change the car selection: • Press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the amber LED blinks once or twice indicating the current vehicle: One blink: Car 1 Two blinks: Car 2 AUX • To scroll from one car to the other, press the button again. After selecting the car, operation resumes. The selected car remains selected until the setting is changed.
1-way remote 1 2 3 4 5 AUX 6 Feature Description 1 Transmit indicator 2 Lock button Press for one second to lock. 3 Unlock button Press for one second to unlock. 4 Remote start button Press for one second to activate remote start. 5 Auxiliary button Press and hold for 1.5 second to activate optional trunk release. 6 Function button 1 Allows access to programming and modifies operation of the other buttons. 2 Note: If Keypad Lock is On, press and then press to unlock.
Transmitter configuration Basic Commands Advanced Commands Function Level 1 AUX Level Direct Access x1 Function Level 2 AUX x2 Function Level 3 AUX Function Level 4 AUX x3 x4 Button Lock Silent Lock Unlock Silent Unlock Valet Mode Car Finder Remote Start Reset Runtime Timer Mode Smart Start Defogger AUX AUX AUX Trunk Release * Function Shift AUX AUX Rear AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 AUX *Used to access function levels for Advanced Commands ( with multiplier in third row implies
Control Center 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 1-way communication to the system. 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. Control button Antenna LED 6 © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Basic commands Lock Command: Press Notes: one time to Lock. Press/hold for 1.5 seconds to lock the system and then activate the Panic output. For Panic to work, the optional horn honk feature must be connected. AUX Unlock Command: Press one time to Unlock. AUX Remote Start Command: Press one time to activate Remote Start. AUX Aux (trunk) Command: Press AUX and hold for 1.5 seconds to open trunk. Function shift AUX Command: Press Notes: 1 to 4 times.
Advanced commands: function level 1 Silent lock AUX Command: Press one- time and then press . Notes: Locks the system without horn honks* Silent unlock AUX AUX Command: Press one- time and then press . Notes: Unlocks the system without horn honks* AUX * Horn honk is an optional feature. The panic feature is also available when this option is installed. Runtime reset AUX Command: Press one-time and then . Notes: Re-starts the remote start runtime counter if remote start is acAUX tive.
Advanced commands: function level 2 Valet mode Command: Notes: Timer mode Command: Notes: Aux 2 AUX Press two-times and then . Prevents the system from automatically activating the Failsafe Starter Kill and locking the door passively. AUX AUX Press two-times and then . Enables or disables the remote start timer mode. The parking lights flash fast 4 times when turned on, and flash slowly 4 times when timer mode is off. AUX AUX Command: Press two times and then press AUX.
Advanced commands: function level 3 Car finder AUX Command: Press three-times and then . Notes: The vehicle emits 1 long horn honk and the parking lights flash AUX Smart start 10 times. Lock/Unlock cancels the parking light flashes. AUX Command: Press three-times and then press . Notes: Enables or disables the Smart Start feature. The parking lights AUX Aux 3 Command: Notes: 10 flash fast 5 times when turning on, and flash slowly 5 times when the feature is off.
Advanced commands: function level 4 Rear defogger* AUX Command: Press four times, and then . (after remote start is on.) Notes: Manually turns on the defogger when remote start is on. AUX Aux 4 Command: Notes: AUX Press four times and then press AUX . Activates or deactivates optional Aux 4. See your authorized Directed dealer for details. *Additional parts and labor may apply. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Using the system ➢ Locking the vehicle To lock the vehicle, press the button on the remote control. The horn (if connected) in the vehicle honks one-time, and the parking lights flash one-time. If the power door locks are connected, the doors lock and the optional Failsafe Starter Kill activates. The system automatically checks for errors when it locks. AUX If errors are found when locking: If the door is open when you lock the vehicle, the horn honks once and the parking lights flash.
➢ Valet mode You can prevent your system from automatically activating the Failsafe® Starter Kill. When the system is in Valet mode, the feature is disabled. The doors do not automatically lock. This is useful when washing or having the vehicle serviced. To enter or exit valet mode with the Control button: 1. Turn the ignition key on and then off. 2. At anytime during the next 10 seconds, press and release the Control button on the Control Center.
Press on the remote again. AUX ➢ Configuring your remote The remote control has a menu for programming user features. Before you start make sure the keypad is unlocked. (See Button Auto Lock ) To configure the remote user features: 1. Press and hold the button on the remote for 8 seconds. The remote transmit LED turns on solid to indicate the Main Menu. AUX 2. Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds: The remote LED blinks two-times. You are now in the Remote Configuration menu.
AUX the button, then press and release while the LED is flashing to continue to perform Car Select. Once the car is selected a command can be performed by pressing one of the command buttons. ➢ Remote Pairing Remote pairing is a process where the remote, and the in-vehicle system learn the other's encrypted identification, securing communication between the two from intruders.
1.5 seconds. The transmit LED turns off. ➢ Overriding the optional Starter kill To bypass the optional Starter kill without a remote control: Use the button on the Control Center (see diagram below) to bypass the system. You can bypass the system only if you have the vehicle key. To check proper operation: 1. 2. While the vehicle is locked, open the door. Immediately insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the Run or On position.
Using the remote start Read this user guide, including the Warnings section at the beginning of this guide before using the remote start. Ensure that the vehicle is parked in an open area, not in a garage. To use your remote start to pre-warm or pre-cool your vehicle, remember to set the climate controls to the desired settings before shutting Off the engine. To remote start your vehicle: • Press the button on the remote control. The vehicle parking lights flash.
➢ Manual transmission vehicles 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. To set manual transmission mode when parked: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. With the engine running and transmission in neutral, set the parking brake and leave the engine running.
2. 3. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the On position. Now, step on the brake. The remote start turns off. The vehicle is ready to drive. ➢ Timer mode This unit can be programmed to start and run the engine every three hours, for a maximum of six cycles. The engine will run for the programmed run time and then shut down. After three hours, the system will restart the engine. Note: This feature works only when the system has been locked with the remote.
To exit timer mode without the transmitter: 1. Make sure the remote start system is not operating the engine. 2. Turn the ignition on. Timer Mode is exited and the parking lights flash slowly four times. Note: Your authorized Directed dealer using the Bitwriter® programming tool can change the amount of times the remote start activates, and change the intervals between activations in timer mode.
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. For safety reasons, if a door is opened (while the system is Locked or Unlocked) while you are away, the remote start exits the manual transmission mode and will not remote start until the MTS sequence is reinitiated.
Use one of the below methods to exit Smart Start mode: • Perform the same steps you followed to activate Smart Start mode • Turn the ignition On • Press the brake pedal The parking lights flash 5 times slowly to confirm the remote has exited Smart Start mode. ➢ Turning on the rear defogger The optional rear defogger may be programmed to automatically activate when remote start is turned on. If the interior cabin temperature is above 55˚ F the defogger will not activate.
Note: To use Pit Stop mode with a manual transmission, open the door when going into MTS mode. The parking lights flash five-times to confirm entry into Pit Stop mode. After you exit the vehicle you can lock the system with the remote and the car remains running. If the vehicle shuts down when locking, then the unit did not enter the Pit Stop mode. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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 input is active, you will hear one horn honk to indicate locking, and then a second horn honk to indicate Bypass Notification.
Owner recognition Owner recognition lets up to four users of the system have unique settings to 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 programming 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.
Programming options Your system has many custom programmable options. Some may require installation labor. Ask your authorized dealer for details. The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory settings in Bold. • Active locking (remote only) and passive locking. The system automatically locks the doors 30-seconds after the last door is closed. Auto Re-lock automatically re-locks the doors 60 seconds after unlocking (if no door is opened).
Convenience expansions Listed below are some of the expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Power Trunk Release: The accessory output of the system can operate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. Sometimes an optional relay is required. If the factory release is not power-activated, Directed®’s 522T trunk release solenoid can often be added.
Glossary of terms Control Center: The Control Center contains the system’s radio-frequency antenna, 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. 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.
✂ Quick reference guide • Locking To lock press for one second. The doors lock. The LED on the Control Center flashes and the horn honks one time. (if connected). The parking lights flash once to confirm locking. Cut along the dotted line and fold to keep in purse or wallet for a quick and easy reference. AUX • Unlocking To unlock press . The doors unlock, and the horn honks (if connected) two times. LED on the Control Center stops flashing. The parking lights flash two times to confirm unlocking.
✂ • Remote Start Press . The parking lights turns on (if connected). The vehicle starts and runs for the programmed duration. AUX • Rear Defogger* Press four-times, and then press (only after remote start is On.) The parking lights flash 4 times confirming activation of the defogger output. AUX • To disable the remote start system Move the shutdown toggle switch to the Off position. Location of Shutdown Toggle Switch___________________ • Valet Mode two-times and then .
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