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Responder LC Model 5501
Remote Start Keyless Entry
Owner's Guide
© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
G4702V 2008-08

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  • Page 1 Responder LC Model 5501 Remote Start Keyless Entry Owner’s Guide © 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA G4702V 2008-08...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Government regulations ...4 Warning! Safety first ...5 What’s included ...8 Important information ...8 Your warranty...8 Replacement remote ...8 Out of range notification...9 Charging the Battery ...9 Low battery indicator ...10 Battery Replacement ...10 Multi-car control capability ...11 Responder LC 2-way ...12 LC 1-way companion ...13 Transmitter configuration ...13 Using the system ...14...

  • Page 4: Government Regulations

    Government regulations This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing 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.
  • Page 5 Control Center To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its antenna must maintain 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 complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210.

  • Page 6: Warning! Safety First

    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.
  • Page 7 cy brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or prop- erty damage. We recommend the owner have the parking / emergency brake system inspected and adjusted by a qualified automotive shop bi-annually. Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
  • Page 8 standard transmission vehicle must be in strict accordance with this guide. This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may pose certain risk. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: What's Included

    What’s included • One five-button/2-way Supercode Responder LC Remote Control • One five-button/1-way Supercode companion remote • The control module • Control center with integrated status LED and Valet override switch • A remote start defeat toggle switch • Window decals •...

  • Page 10: Out Of Range Notification

    ➤ Out of range notification If a command is issued from the remote, but the remote is beyond the range of the vehicle to receive the command, the remote will respond with an out-of range notification. If this occurs, the out-of-range icon displays on the LCD and the remote emits an error tones.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Indicator

    ➤ Low battery indicator When the batteries are low on the 2-way remote it will emit two groups of beeps, the battery icon flashes and low battery is indicated on the screen. The remote then emits an additional honk, (if this option is installed), when unlocking to let you know its time to change the battery.

  • Page 12: Multi-Car Control Capability

    ➤ Multi-car control capability You can use the Responder LC 2-way remote control system for two cars, with full command capability for both vehicles. To change the car to be operated: Press/hold the or car icon flashes. The LC text area displays the current vehicle selected. Change Car: While in car selection mode, press and release the ton to scroll between car the car that can be operated.

  • Page 13: Responder Lc 2-Way

    Responder LC 2-way Feature Description LCD (2-way) Lock button Unlock button Auxiliary button Remote start button Function button Charge Port (2-way) Label Battery Door (1-way) Transmit LED (1-way) Note: If Keypad Lock is On, press © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. Activity/icon display Press for one second to arm.

  • Page 14: Lc 1-Way Companion

    ➤ LC 1-way companion ➤ Transmitter configuration Direct Access Level Button Lock Unlock Remote Start A U X A U X Trunk Release A U X A U X Function Shift See call out table for 2-way Silent Lock Silent Unlock Valet Mode Reset Timer Mode...

  • Page 15: Using The System

    Using the system Please note the screen shot to the right of a feature indicates what the display looks like when this feature is activated. Lock Command : Press one time to Lock Feedback Lock Icon appears, and parking lights flash once.
  • Page 16 Unlock Command : Press one time to Unlock Feedback Unlock icon appears. A U X Notes The vehicle horn, honks two-times and the parking lights flash two-times. The door locks (if connected) unlock, the 2-way remote beeps two-times and the LCD displays the icon.
  • Page 17 Points to remember If the hood is open or if the brake pedal is pressed, the vehicle will not remote The remote start shuts down: start. • When the brake pedal is pressed. • The hood is opened. • When the remote start command is sent again from a remote control. •...
  • Page 18 A U X Command : Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to acti- vate the Trunk Release. Feedback The trunk icon appears and the remote plays a short tone. Notes This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer for details. The factory default screen displays the trunk icon and text.

  • Page 19: Valet Mode

    Valet mode Command: Press Feedback: Unlock icon appears hollow, "Valet" dis- plays in the text area when entering Valet mode. Notes: If the system is already locked the remote beeps one time when entering Valet mode. When exiting Va- let mode the unlock appears solid, Valet is displayed in the text area, and the remote beeps two times.

  • Page 20: Cabin Temperature

    Car finder Command : Press Feedback Remote beeps 1 short beep, the vehicle emits 1 long horn honk (if connected), and the parking lights flash 10 times. Notes Lock/Unlock cancels the light flashes. Cabin temperature Command : Press seconds. Feedback Screen will display current in cabin tem- perature.

  • Page 21: Overriding The Optional Starter Kill

    Command : Press Feedback Screen changes to unlock icon Notes Unlocks the system without chirps ➤ Overriding the optional starter kill To bypass the optional starter kill without a remote control: Use your override switch located on the control center (see diagram below) to bypass the system.

  • Page 22: Additional Remote Start Features

    Additional remote start features Manual transmission If the vehicle has manual transmission the proper steps must be followed before leaving the parked vehicle or the remote start feature is disabled. Make sure the engine is running and the doors are closed. Put the transmission in neutral.
  • Page 23 Timer mode Command : Press Feedback Small timer icon displays and "timer start on" displays in the text area. The parking lights flash 4 times fast to confirm. Notes Enables or disables the remote start timer mode. The system must be locked for the timer mode to operate. The system will start every 3 hours for a maximum of six cycles until canceled by the brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires.
  • Page 24 Turbo Timer mode Turbo timer mode keeps the engine running after arriving at your 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. The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels.
  • Page 25 To activate turbo timer mode with a manual transmission: Enter MTS mode with the door open. Transmit the timer mode feature with the remote by pressing and then After exiting the vehicle, lock the system and the vehicle remains running for the programmed runtime.
  • Page 26 Runtime check Command : While the remote start is running, press Hold for 1.5 seconds. Feedback Text reads runtime and displays time left Notes This feature is only available on the 2way remote. Runtime reset Command : While the remote start is running, press Feedback Remote start ON tones.
  • Page 27 Notes Enables or disables the SmartStart feature. The smart start fea- ture of this system will allow you to have the remote start ac- tivate when the vehicle reaches a certain temperature (hot or cold) or a certain voltage. The factory setting for temperature high is 100 °F the setting for low is 0 °F.
  • Page 28 the pre programmed time. It counts the first start as one successful start, leaving 5 start cycles. If the threshold has not been met then the system will not start the vehicle, and 6 start cycles are left. The unit continues to check threshold levels every 3 hours. ©...

  • Page 29: Auxiliary Features

    Auxiliary features Aux 1 Command : Press Feedback Text displays the item activated. Notes This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer for details. Aux 2 Command : Press Feedback Text display. the item activated* Notes This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer for de- tails.

  • Page 30: Remote Control Feature Programming

    Remote control feature programming The Responder LC 2-way remote control has menus for configuring the remote control user features and for programming the remote to the system control mod- ule. Before you start make sure the keypad is unlocked. (See page 12) To program the remote user features: Press and hold the button on the remote for about 8 seconds.

  • Page 31: Remote Setup Options

    ➤ Remote setup options Feature Opt 1 Auto keypad lock Page Page alert Vibe Remote start Clock display runtime alert Car 2 Back light color Temp units F° Button press beep System type Remote start & Security Clock set Clock time ©...

  • Page 32: Menu Option Descriptions

    ➤ Menu option descriptions • Auto keypad lock Automatically locks the remote buttons when the buttons are not used for 60 seconds. Prevents “accidental” presses of the remote. Press then Note: If the auto keypad lock feature is programmed On, the remote un- locks when the vehicle ignition is turned Off.
  • Page 33 • Low Runtime Alert The remote reports with one short beep followed by 1 short error tone (repeated twice) and the text area displays "run time" when the remote start runtime is at the 3-minutes remaining. The remote beeps one more time when 1 minute is remaining.

  • Page 34: Pair Remote Setup

    ➤ Pair remote mode It is recommended that this feature for programming the remote to the system is performed by your installer. ➤ Demo modes • One-time with sound The LCD icons display one at a time with icon name displayed in the text field, while the remote is playing tones.

  • Page 35: Safety Features

    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.

  • Page 36: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of the system is constantly monitoring the switch- es that are connected to the main unit. ➤ Locking If the system is locked at the same time that the door is active, you will hear one horn honk to indicate locking and a second horn honk to indicate Bypass Notification.

  • Page 37: Remote Start

    ➤ Remote start This system can provide you with information to indicate what the problem is when using the remote start. When the remote start is activated and fails to engage, count the parking light flashes to determine the problem. The parking lights will flash between 5 - 8 times to indicate what caused the no start situa- tion.

  • Page 38: Owner Recognition

    Owner recognition Owner recognition lets up to four users of the system have unique settings that 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 or Bitwriter 2 program tool.

  • Page 39: 2-Way Remote

    ➤ 2-way remote Your Responder LC 2way remote control has a feature called remote power save mode. When programmed On under remote options, the remote conserves power by disabling the paging function if unused for more than 72 hours. Pressing any button on the remote restores the paging function. The default setting is On.

  • Page 40: Convenience Expansions

    • Comfort closure dows after remote locking. Note: Comfort closure can only be used on cars that have the capability of closing the windows (and on some cars the sunroof as well) with the key cylinder in the door. Convenience expansions Listed below are some of the expansion options available.

  • Page 41: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of terms 2-Way Remote: A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- tions of your system and receives feedback and pages from the system. Control Center: The control center contains the system’s radio-frequency antenna, the valet and override switch, and the Status LED. For maximum remote-control range, the Control Center is usually located at the top of the windshield, cen- tered near the rear-view mirror.
  • Page 42 LCD Iayout ➤ LCD remote features Lock Locked in valet Unlock Unlocked in valet Alarm Remote Start Timer Mode Manual Transmission En- abled © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. Thermometer/Smart start Battery Status Hood (Trigger)* Hood (Zone bypass)* Trunk (Trigger)* Trunk (Zone bypass)* Pager On Pager Off...
  • Page 43 Vibe On Pager Tone On Siren* Silent Mode 2* Transmit Receive Out of Range Sensor* Sensor Bypassed* Car Door (Zone bypass) *Feature only available on full security and remote start systems. Does not apply to 4702 model. ** Feature not available ©...

  • Page 44: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick reference guide Locking • ➤ To lock, press the displays "locked" Unlocking • ➤ To unlock press the displays "unlock". Bypassing the optional starter kill without a remote • ➤ Turn on the ignition. Press and release the Valet button within 15 seconds. The vehicle should now start.
  • Page 45 ➤ Rear Defogger Press four-times, and then press remote beeps one-time. To disable the remote start system • ➤ Move the shutdown toggle switch to the Off position. Location of Shutdown Toggle Switch___________________ Valet Mode • ➤ Press two-times and then displays "valet"...

  • Page 46: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

    Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed’s election) 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 purchased from an authorized Directed dealer, the unit was professionally...
  • Page 47 WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
  • Page 48 The company behind this system is Directed Electronics Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology.

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