Model 990 ➤Owner’s Guide
limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the "unit"), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and servi
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
table of contents limited lifetime consumer warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i standard transmitter configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 disarming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 system status chirps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 interpreting zone diagnostics . . . . . . . .
standard transmitter configuration controls the Arm and Panic On/Off function. controls the Disarm and Panic Off function. controls Silent Mode™ and Auxiliary channel 2 output. controls the Remote Start function. and pressed together control the Timer mode. and pressed together control Turbo/Short Run. and pressed together control channel 4 output. and pressed together control channel 5 output. and and and pressed together control channel 6 output.
what is included ➤ A control module ➤ SST 2 way receiver/antenna ➤ One four-button transmitter ➤ A Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor ➤ A Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren ➤ A blue status LED indicator light ➤ A push-button Valet switch ➤ Your warranty registration ➤ A shut-down toggle switch important information Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote start alarm system.
➜ your warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer. ➜ fcc/id notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
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 configurations do not support normal transmissions while it is carried in pockets or holsters next to a persons’ body. ➜ caution This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission vehicles only.
remote control diagram note:The Program button is located on the back of the remote.
standard remote configuration 1. Auxiliary Channel Out 2. Receive Indicator 3. Signal Indicator 4. Transmit Indicator 5. Lock Status Indicator 6. Unlock Status Indicator 7. Arming Status Indicator 8. Disarming Status Indicator 9. Door Switch Input Indicator 10. Warn Away® Response Indicator 11. Siren Status Indicator 12. Battery Level Indicator 13. Trigger Response Indicator 14. Hood Switch Input Indicator 15. Ignition Switch Input Indicator 16. Sensor Response Indicator 17.
system maintenance This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V AAA battery. The Battery Level indicator has four level indicators that serve as a visual indication of battery charge. When the battery reaches a low charge level that requires replacement, the remote control will generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level indicator will flash continuously.
transmitter functions The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any remote transmitter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter.
Button The remote start feature is turned On/Off by pressing this button twice. and Buttons The remote start timer mode function of the system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously. and Buttons The Turbo/Short Run feature is controlled by these buttons (refer to the Turbo/Short Run section for additional details). and Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these buttons simultaneously.
and Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these buttons simultaneously. The auxiliary output controls __________________________. ➜ standard icon configurations Icon The transmit icon will be displayed while the remote control is transmitting a command to the vehicle. Icon The receive icon will be displayed while the remote control is receiving a page from the vehicle.
Icon The arm icon will flash while the system is arming. Icon The door icon will be displayed to indicate that a door is open when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or opened when the system is armed (Tamper Alert). Icon The warn icon will be displayed if the Warn Away® response has been triggered while the system is armed. Icon The siren icon will be displayed as an indicator that the siren is sounding.
note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will remain when performing key take over until a button on the transmitter has been pressed. Icon The trunk icon will be displayed to indicate that the trunk is open when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or opened when the system is armed (Tamper Alert). Icon The Sensor 1 icon will be displayed if the Dual-Stage shock sensor has been triggered as a full-triggered or Warn Away® sequence.
Number Icons When either of the channel 2, 4 or 5 outputs is activated the appropriate icon will be displayed for five seconds. remote operation and programming instructions The remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates Directed’s proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder Technology remote control. The high frequency combined with Binary Data communication achieves superior range with two-way communication.
Alarm Page If the alarm system is triggered while armed, an Alarm Page will be sent to the remote control. After receipt of an Alarm Page, the LCD icons will display the alarm system status information and the remote control will generate Alarm Page alerts. An Alarm Page alert is a single beep or vibration from the remote control every 60 seconds to alert the user that the alarm system was triggered and will continue until the alarm page is cleared.
➜ programmable remote control features To enter programming mode Press the Program button on the back of the remote or hold the four remote control buttons on the front of the remote simultaneously until one long beep is heard. Programming Mode has now been entered. Page Notification The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a page by audibly beeping or remote vibration. Beep Mode Beep Mode includes alarm arm/disarm diagnostic beeps and distinctive two-tone remote start beeps.
Illumination On/Off Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press . The remote will beep once for on, twice for off and the light will turn on/off with each press. Page Mode On/Off After entering Programming Mode, press within five seconds to toggle on and off. When the Page Mode is on, the remote control will wake up periodically to check for messages from the security module. It will also wake up when any button is pushed.
Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage). When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from children all remote control transmitters to assure that the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.
➤ 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.
➜ active arming You can arm the system by pressing of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the power door locks are controlled by the system, the doors will also lock. While the system is armed, the status LED will flash approximately once per second, indicating that the system is actively protecting your vehicle.
When armed your vehicle is protected as follows: ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ 22 Light impacts trigger the Warn Away® signal. When triggered, the siren chirps and the parking lights flash for a few seconds. Heavy impacts trip a Triggered Sequence. The sequence consists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing for a pre-programmed period, which can range in duration from 1 to 180 seconds. If a door is opened, the system will immediately start chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights.
➜ multi-level security arming Multi-Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will be bypassed when the system is armed. (See Table of Zones section of this guide.) Pressing (only in Standard Configuration) again within five seconds of arming the system will activate the MultiLevel Security feature. Each time is pressed again, a different security level is selected.
➜ arming while driving Your security system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simply press on the transmitter for two seconds while the vehicle is running. The siren will chirp once to indicate that the security system is armed, and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on. The system will not respond to any input except the door triggers, and the starter kill relay (if installed) will not be activated.
system will not disarm, but rather reset. This prevents you from disabling the system should you wish to disarm it without visually checking the vehicle. Pressing after resetting the system will disarm the system; pressing this button during the first six seconds of the triggered sequence will disarm the security system immediately. The six second timer is provided for your convenience, in case the system is accidentally triggered.
Number of Presses_____________________________________ important! The Valet button can be programmed to respond to 1-5 presses for the disarm function. You must check with the installer to verify the programming for your individual unit. ➜ silent mode To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps, use Silent Mode™. Simply press for less than one second before arming or disarming, and the confirmation chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one operation only.
➜ valet mode You can prevent your security system from automatically arming and triggering by using Valet Mode. This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet Mode, the security system will not arm, even with the remote transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will continue to work normally. To enter or exit Valet Mode: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Press and release the Valet DRW-35 button within 10 seconds.
up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control system. If interior heating or cooling is desired, the climate controls must be preset, and the fan blower must be set to the desired level prior to remote starting the vehicle. important! (1) Never remote start your vehicle when the keys are in the ignition, except when performing Valet Take-Over, and (2) Never start the vehicle if it is not in either PARK or NEUTRAL. To remote start the vehicle: 1.
When you are ready to drive the vehicle: 1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON (not the START) position. 2. Press the brake pedal. note: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position, the engine will shut down. While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system will monitor the vehicle and will automatically shut down the engine if the system receives any of the following shutdown inputs: ➤ The brake pedal is pressed. ➤ The hood is opened.
To perform Valet Take-Over: 1. Before turning off the engine, press and release on the transmitter twice within 3 seconds. Then wait five seconds. 2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. (The engine will stay running.) 3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapses or a shut-down input is received. (See the previous Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.) note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being pressed.
5. Turn off the key, the engine will keep running. 6. Exit and secure the vehicle. 7. The engine will turn off after the programmed run time. ➜ timer mode By pressing the remote and buttons the parking lights will flash 4 times and then start the vehicle and run for the set duration. The remote start can be shut off by the transmitter by pressing the remote start button and remain in timer mode, but if any other shut down zones or the ignition becomes active the timer mode will cancel. 1.
important!! Timer Mode should be used only in open areas. Never start and run the vehicle in an enclosed space such as a garage or carport. To exit timer mode, turn the ignition switch on any time the engine is running. The parking lights will flash 4 times, indicating timer mode has been exited. If the system is set up to start in temperature mode, the vehicle will start at the specified elapsed time but only if the temperature is less than 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. The lights will flash 3 times. 3. The rear defogger output will once again activate when the vehicle is remote started. note: If the remote start is on the lights will turn off then flash 3-times before returning to their normal output and the defogger output will activate as programmed.. 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.
➜ disabling the remote start system This feature allows your system's remote start unit to be temporarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from being remote started accidentally. This feature is useful if the vehicle is being serviced or stored in an enclosed area. To disable the remote start, move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. The switch can be installed in a location of your choice. Check with your installer for recommended locations.
➜ shut down inputs This security system uses several inputs to shut down the remote start operation of the motor or prevent remote start if certain inputs are active. The two most important are hood and brake inputs. The hood input will prevent the motor from starting, as well as shut it down, any time the hood is opened. The brake pedal will shut down the motor at any time during remote start operation, as well as preventing the remote start from activating while it is being pressed.
The vehicle doors are protected by NPC differently. If your security system is triggered by an open door for three full cycles, the system will bypass the doors until the trigger ceases. note: Arming and disarming the system does not reset this function! The only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for it to not trigger for 60 minutes, or to turn on the ignition. If testing your system, it is important to remember that the NPC programming can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop working.
after that input ceases, the security system will resume normal monitoring. For example, if your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you arm your security system before the interior light turns off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification chirp. Once the light turns off, however, the security system resumes normal monitoring. note: Bypass Notification does not occur when the system is in Silent Mode or if the notification chirps have been programmed off by the installer.
➜ system status chirps The siren will chirp when arming/disarming the system. The pattern of chirps will audibly report the system’s status as described below.
➜ table of zones A zone is represented by the number of LED flashes used by the system to identify a particular type of input. Standard input assignments are listed in the following table, along with spaces to write in any optional sensors or switches that have been installed.
Example If zone 3 was active or triggered, the LED will blink three times with a two-second pause. Then it will blink three times again, and repeat until the ignition is turned on. note: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were triggered. Contact your dealer for details.
high frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal. Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range, even in areas with high radio interference. owner recognition Owner Recognition is a revolutionary new feature available only from Directed. Using a Directed Bitwriter®, hand-held programming tool, your dealer can program many of the system settings.
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. This means if the unit is in Valet Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will still be in Valet Mode. This applies to all states of the system including arm, disarm, and Valet Mode.
programming remote control features ➜ To enter programming mode Press the Program button on the back of the remote or hold the four remote control buttons on the front of the remote simultaneously until one long beep is heard. Programming Mode has now been entered. ➜ To exit programming mode If no action is taken by the user within 5-seconds (button pressed), programming mode will be exited. ➜ Page notification (Beep or Vibrate) Use to toggle selections between Beep mode or Vibrate mode.
➜ Page mode (On/Off) Press to toggle Page mode on and off. When Page Mode is on, the remote control will wake up periodically to check for messages from the security module. It will also wake up when any button on the remote is pushed. When Page Mode is off, the remote control “sleeps” until a button on the remote is pushed, extending the life of the battery. note: When page mode is Off, Warn Aways® and alarms will not be displayed or notified on the remote until a button on the remote has been pressed.
and unlock are independent features that can be programmed separately. ➤ Passive door locking (with passive arming) or active door locking (only when arming with the transmitter). Passive locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security system passively arms (after the 30-second countdown). This feature only works if passive arming has been programmed. ➤ Panic mode enabled/disabled when the ignition is turned on. (Some states have laws against sirens sounding in moving cars.
from 1 to 180 seconds. ➤ Automatic Engine Disable (AED) on or off. The purpose of this feature is to protect the vehicle from being stolen at all times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the key is turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle. Thirty seconds later, the starter will be disabled.
be programmed to allow the vehicle to run for 3, 6, 9, or 12 minutes when remote started in timer mode. Can be set up to 16 minutes by your installer. ➤ While the remote start system is running the engine, the parking lights of the vehicle can flash on and off or come on and light steadily. ➤ Comfort closure is a programming option which closes the vehicle’s windows after remote locking. security & convenience expansions Listed below are some of the many expansion options available.
Hood Lock: Prevents the vehicle’s hood from being opened without a key, keeping thieves away from the system’s siren, the battery connections, and other components under the hood. Field Disturbance Sensor: An invisible dome of coverage is estab- lished by installing the 508D “radar” sensor. Your system can react to any intrusions into this field with the full triggered sequence. Power Locks: This system offers lock outputs that can control some manufacturers' power door lock systems.
glossary of terms Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under- neath the dash area of the vehicle. The control unit houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all system functions. Fault-Proof Starter Interrupt: An automatic switch controlled by your system that prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed.
Trigger or Triggered Sequence: This is what happens when the alarm “goes off ” or “trips.” The triggered sequence of your system consists of the siren sounding and parking lights flashing for the programmed duration. Valet Button: A small push-button switch mounted at a discre- tionary location inside the vehicle. It is used to override the starter interrupt when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet Mode.
✂ Quick Reference Guide Arming Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet. ■ To arm, press . When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. Arming while driving ■ To arm the system while driving, press on your transmitter while the vehicle is running. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on. Disarming ■ To disarm, press flash twice. .
✂ ■ Press the , , and buttons simultaneously to turn the defogger on or off when remote starting. When a remote start is initiated, the parking lights will flash 2-times if the defogger is set to off, and will flash 3-times if the defogger is set to on. Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.
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