Directed Electronics Automate 425 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Model 425 Owner’s Guide G425A...
  • Page 3: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

    DEI dealer; and the unit is returned to DEI, shipping prepaid with a legi- ble copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number and address;...
  • Page 4 REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DEI 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 DIS- PUTE.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty What Is Included ..........3 Important Information .
  • Page 6: Standard Configuration

    Standard Configuration 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...
  • Page 7: What Is Included

    What is Included A control module Two four-button remote transmitters A Stinger ® DoubleGuard ® dual-stage shock sensor (on-board the control module) A Revenger ® Soft Chirp ® six-tone programmable siren A red status LED indicator light A push-button Valet ®...
  • Page 8: Your Warranty

    Your Warranty Your warranty card must be returned and the barcode serial number must not be removed. If the warranty card is not returned, you do not have a warranty. It is also necessary to keep your proof of pur- chase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.
  • Page 9: Standard Configuration

    Standard Configuration Your vehicle security system is programmable, making it possible to assign any button on the remote transmitter to any specific receiver function. The remote transmitter initially comes pro- grammed with the Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this owner’s guide assume operation using the Standard Configuration.
  • Page 10: Using Your System

    Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these but- tons simultaneously. The auxiliary output controls _____________________________. Using Your System The buttons described in all instructions in this manual correspond to the standard configuration, unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 11 to warn that the system has only 10 seconds remaining prior to arm- ing. The system is not actually armed at this point. The system arms itself at the 30-second mark. At this point, the vehicle doors will also lock (if programmed for Passive Locking) and the status LED will begin flashing twice per second to indicate armed status.
  • Page 12: Disarming

    Disarming Press to disarm the security system and unlock the doors (if connected). Disarming is confirmed when the parking lights flash twice and the siren emits two chirps. The siren chirping either four or five times when disarming indicates Tamper Alert, which is de- scribed in the Diagnostics section of this manual.
  • Page 13: Silent Mode

    Silent Mode Use Silent Mode to temporarily turn off the arm or disarm confir- mation chirps by briefly pressing disarming. The confirmation chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one operation only. To permanently turn off the arm and disarm chirps, contact your dealer.
  • Page 14: Remote Valet

    To enter or exit Valet Mode with the Valet switch: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Press and release the Valet switch within 10 seconds. The status LED will light steadily if you are entering Valet Mode and will turn off if you are exiting Valet Mode.
  • Page 15: Diagnostics

    your system ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any other sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60 min- utes. If the bypassed sensor is triggered again while it is already being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This ensures that a sensor that is continually being triggered will remain bypassed.
  • Page 16: Disarming Diagnostics

    input that was active when the system was armed, until that input ceases. Three seconds after that input ceases, the system will re- sume normal monitoring. For example, if your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you arm the system before the light turns off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification chirp.
  • Page 17: Code Hopping

    ZONE (Number of DESCRIPTION LED Flashes) Instant trigger—often used for hood/trunk pinswitches Instant trigger—a heavier impact detected by the Doubleguard Shock Sensor Door switch trigger Instant trigger—for optional sensors Ignition trigger Code Hopping The receiver and transmitter use mathematical formulas called al- gorithms to change their codes each time the transmitter is used.
  • Page 18: Owner Recognition

    Check with your dealer for more information. Rapid Resume Logic Your DEI vehicle security system stores its current operational state in non-volatile memory, so that if power is lost and then recon- nected, the system will recall the stored state from memory. For...
  • Page 19: Multi-Vehicle Operation

    Multi-Vehicle Operation Your DEI security system has the ability to interface with other DEI vehicle security systems to control multiple vehicles using the same remote transmitter. Contact your local DEI dealer for more details. Installation Options Your security system has some options that may require extra parts and labor.
  • Page 20: Programming Options

    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 system’s programming options are listed below: The factory default settings are in bold: Active Arming (only with the transmitter) or Passive Arming (au- tomatic arming 30 seconds after the last door is closed).
  • Page 21: Security & Convenience Expansions

    Security & Convenience Expansions Many options can be added to your system for increased security, pro- tection and convenience. A few of these options are listed below. Contact your dealer for a complete list of options compatible with your system. Failsafe ®...
  • Page 22: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Control Module: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor that mon- itors your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions. Input: Any physical connection to the security system. An input can be provided through a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
  • Page 23 to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or can be used to put the system into Valet Mode. Warn Away ® Response: Light impacts to the vehicle generate the Warn Away Response, which consists of several seconds of siren chirps and flashing parking lights.
  • Page 24 Notes 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...
  • Page 25: Quick Reference Guide (Removable)

    Quick Reference Guide To arm using your remote Press for one second to arm the system and lock the doors (if the door locks are connected to the system). When the system arms, you will hear one chirp and the parking lights will flash once. To disarm using your remote Press to disarm the system and unlock the doors (if the door locks...
  • Page 28 Call (800) 477-1372 for more information about our products and services. DEI is committed to delivering on time, the best products we know how to provide, and to constantly work with our customers and vendors to improve our products, quality, delivery and customer friendly features.

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