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Directed Electronics Automate 552 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Model 552 Owner's Guide...
  • Page 2 The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. DEI, in its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage.
  • Page 3 DEI does not and has not authorized any person or entity to create for it any other obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection with this security system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty ....... . i What Is Included .
  • Page 5 Standard Configuration 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...

  • Page 6: What Is Included

    What is Included The control module An XHF receiver/antenna A pair of four-button transmitters The red status LED indicator light A push-button Valet ® switch Your warranty registration Failsafe ® Starter Kill Relay A shut-down toggle switch Important Information Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system.

  • Page 7: Your Warranty

    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.

  • Page 8: Transmitter Functions

    Transmitter Functions The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any specific transmitter button, or combination of buttons, to any receiver function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with the Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an autho- rized dealer.

  • Page 9: Using Your System

    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 DEI dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.
  • Page 10 This testing should be performed by an authorized DEI dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide.

  • Page 11: Locking/Arming

    Locking/Arming Pressing for one second arms the system by activating the starter kill and locking the doors (if the door locks are connected). The horn will honk (if connected) and the parking lights will flash once to confirm arming of the system. While the system is armed, the status LED will flash once per second.

  • Page 12: Unlocking/Disarming

    Unlocking/Disarming Pressing for one second disarms the system and unlocks the doors (if connected). The horn will honk twice (if connected) and the parking lights will flash twice to confirm disarming of the sys- tem. The optional Failsafe ® Starter Kill will be deactivated. The sta- tus LED will turn off, unless the system is programmed for Passive Mode.

  • Page 13: Valet Mode

    Valet ® Mode You can prevent your system from automatically activating the Failsafe ® Starter Kill and locking the doors by using Valet This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet ® Mode, the starter kill cannot be activated, even with the transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, remote start, etc.) will continue to work normally.

  • Page 14: Remote Start

    Remote Start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehi- cle 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.

  • Page 15: Valet Take-Over

    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.

  • Page 16: Timer Mode

    short periods of time, but would like to leave the motor running and the climate controls on. To perform Valet ® Take-Over: Before turning off the engine, press and release on the transmitter (or press and release the optional momentary switch). Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

  • Page 17: Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry

    The engine may be allowed to run for its pre-programmed time period, or it can be shut down while running during Timer Mode operation by pressing Buttons case, the vehicle will restart every three hours for a total of six operation cycles.

  • Page 18: Disabling The Remote Start System

    Disabling the Remote Start System This feature allows your system's remote start unit to be tem- porarily 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.
  • Page 19 Passive Mode or Active Mode. In Passive Mode the Failsafe Starter Kill will automatically activate 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned off. The ignition switch-controlled door-locking feature on or off. With this feature on, the doors will lock 3 seconds after the ignition key is turned on, and unlock when the ignition key is turned off.

  • Page 20: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under- neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor that monitors your vehicle and controls all system functions. Failsafe ® Starter Kill: An automatic switch controlled by your sys- tem which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed.

  • Page 21: Convenience Expansions

    Power Trunk Release: Pressing for 1.5 seconds operates a factory power release for the vehicle's trunk or hatch. If the factory release is not power-activated, DEI ® 's 522T trunk-release solenoid can often be added. 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 22 Power Window Control: Power window control is provided with ® 's 529T or 530T systems. The 529T system will roll up two win- dows automatically when the system is armed, or roll two windows down by using the transmitter. The 530T will roll two windows both up and down.
  • Page 23 Notes 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...

  • Page 24: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: To lock/arm using your remote s To arm the system press connected). The LED will begin to flash. The Failsafe prevent the vehicle’s starter from cranking if it has been installed. The vehicle’s horn (if connected) will honk and the parking lights will flash once to confirm arming of the system.
  • Page 25 The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, DEI is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.

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