Model RSX3.
limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics, Inc.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
system status chirps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 interpreting zone diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 code hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 high frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
what is included ➤ A control module ➤ An XHF2 receiver/antenna ➤ One four-button transmitters ➤ A Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor ➤ A Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren ➤ A red 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.
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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.
➜ 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 signal icon will be displayed if a command is transmitted to the vehicle but a command page is not received. Icon The armed status icon will be displayed when the system is locked and armed.
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. Icon The alarm icon will be displayed if the system has been violated, and will continue to be displayed until the 60-second siren cycle is complete. Icon The vibrate icon will be displayed when the Vibrate Mode is on. Icon The battery level icon is always displayed as an indicator of Battery charge.
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. Icon The Sensor 2 icon will be displayed if an additional Dual-Stage sensor has been triggered as a full-triggered or Warn Away® sequence. Icon The hammer icon will flash when either Sensor 1 or 2 has been triggered as either a Warn Away® response or triggered sequence.
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. ➜ system signal paging features A page is the signal the control module sends to the remote control as confirmation of receipt of a command or alarm system status.
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 and hold all four remote control buttons 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.
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.
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.
➜ 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.
note: If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switch-protected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless forced passive arming is programmed on. See Programming Options section.) Additionally, each time a sensor is triggered during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over. When armed your vehicle is protected as follows: ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ Light impacts trigger the Warn Away® signal.
➜ 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® switch 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 switch DRW-35 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.
➜ valet take-over The Valet® Take-Over feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for short periods of time, but would like to leave the motor running and the climate controls on. 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.
➜ short-run/turbo Short run turbo mode keeps the engine running after arriving at you destination for a programmable period of 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. This allows the system’s timer to conveniently cool down the turbo after you have left the vehicle. To activate: 1. Park the vehicle and set parking brake. 2. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and leave the engine running. 3. Press and release the and buttons at the same time. 4.
mode, but if any other shut down zones or the ignition becomes active the timer mode will cancel. 1. Press Timer mode buttons. 2. The vehicle will confirm with 4 parking light flashes. 3. A 1-second delay will start. 4. The system will start the car and will run for the specified duration, unless shut down by the remote start button shut down with the remote start button . If the system will remain in timer mode. 5.
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. ➜ 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.
➜ over and under rev protection The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels. This feature prevents damage to the motor due to fuel delivery system failures or other problems which may cause the engine to race. note: The system uses a wire connected to the vehicle to sense engine speed. This wire must be connected in order for over and under rev protection to work.
➜ nuisance prevention circuitry Your system has Directed’s Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™ (NPC™). It prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc. Example If the alarm triggers three times within a 60-minute period and each time the same sensor or switch triggers the alarm, NPC™ will interpret those triggers as false alarms.
diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It is designed to detect any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire system. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence. Refer to the System Status Chirps and Table of Zones sections of this guide for diagnostic information.
➜ disarming diagnostics Extra chirps that are heard when disarming the system are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard when disarming the system, then the security system was triggered in your absence. If five chirps are heard when disarming the system, a zone was triggered so many times that the Nuisance Protection Circuitry™ has bypassed that zone. In either case, the status LED will indicate which zone was involved (see Table of Zones section).
➜ 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.
➜ interpreting zone diagnostics Warn Away responses are not reported by arming or disarming diagnostics. If you receive a Bypass notification when arming or a Tamper Alert notification when disarming, look at the LED. Active or triggered zones will be indicated by a pattern of blinks by the LED. 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.
code hopping The receiver and transmitters use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the transmitter is used. This technology has been developed to increase the security of the unit. The control unit knows what the next codes should be. This helps to keep the transmitter “in sync” with the control unit even if you use the remote control out of range of the vehicle.
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. The programmer makes it possible to program different settings for each transmitter that is used with the system. Then, whenever a specific transmitter is used, the system will recall the settings assigned to that transmitter.
power saver mode Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while armed or in Valet® Mode, after a period of time in which no operation has been performed. This lowers the current draw on the vehicle's battery. Power Saver Mode takes over under the following conditions: ➤ Power Saver when the system is armed: After the system has been armed for 24 hours the LED will flash at half its normal rate, decreasing the system's current draw.
programming options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may require installation labor. The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory settings in Bold. ➤ Active arming (transmitter only) or passive arming (automatic arming 30 seconds after the last door has been closed). ➤ Arming/disarming siren chirps on or off.
programmed for passive arming and the forced passive arming feature has been programmed on, the system will passively arm after one hour, even if a protected entry has been left open. Forced passive arming ensures that the system will be armed if a door has accidentally been left ajar when leaving the vehicle. note: When the system passively arms after one hour, the entry point that has been left open, and anything connected to the same zone, is bypassed and cannot trigger the system.
mitter. It is also possible to disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition key to the RUN position and pressing the Valet® button the programmed number of times. AED is also disabled when the system is in Valet® mode. note: This feature will only function if the FailSafe® Starter Kill relay has been installed. ➤ Siren tones and chirp volume. The output of the Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ siren consists of six different tones in sequence.
security & convenience expansions Listed below are some of the many expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Audio Sensor: Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T audio sensor uses a microphone to pick up sounds, then analyzes them with proprietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been struck.
Power Trunk Release: The accessory output of the system can op- erate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. Although the on-board relay can control most power trunk releases, sometimes an optional relay is required. If the factory release is not power-activated, Directed®'s 522T trunk release solenoid can often be added. Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is pro- vided with the 529T and 530T 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.
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 Switch: A small push button mounted at a discretionary 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. Warning Zone Response: Lighter impacts to the vehicle will generate the Warning Zone response.
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✂ Arming Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet. ■ QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 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. .
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