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Directed Electronics Auto Mate AMX 8.5 Owner's Manual

Directed Electronics Auto Mate AMX 8.5 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: L L I I M M I I T T E E D D L L I I F F E E T T I I M M E E C C O O N N S S U U M M E E R R W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y

    Directed Electronics, Inc. ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the "unit"),...
  • Page 3 Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Type of alarm installed ➤ Year, make, model and color of the automobile ➤ Automobile license number ➤ Vehicle identification number ➤ All security options installed on automobile © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6: A A U U X X I I L L I I A A R R Y Y O O U U T T P P U U T T S S ( ( O O P P T T I I O O N N S

    By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system, you will maximize the use of this system and its features. You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by accessing our web site at www.directed.ca. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. switch ®...

  • Page 7: Your Warranty

    This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehicle is dangerous and contrary the product's intended use. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 8: 2 - - W W A A Y Y R R E E M M O O T T E E D D I I A A G G R R A A M

    Unlock/Lock Indicator (Orange) Receive/Transmit Indicator (Green) Remote Start/Auxiliary Indicator (Yellow) Panic Indicator (Red) Lock Button Unlock Button Remote Start Button Auxiliary Channel Button © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 9 Place the new battery into the remote control observing the correct polarity. When power is returned the remote control will light all icons and generate melodies (representing all beeper tones). © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 10: 2 - - W W A A Y Y R R E E M M O O T T E E F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N S

    The auxiliary output controls __________________________. Button The remote start feature is turned On/Off by pressing this button twice. Buttons The remote start timer mode function of the system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 11: System Signal Paging Features

    When the remote control receives a page it will generate a page noti- fication to the user (notifications are audible beeps) and the LED Icons will display the current system status. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 12: 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 responds with 2 sets of 3 quick beeps and the Green LED will flash 6-times. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 13 Press select page On/Off. One beep is page On, Two beeps is page Off. When programmed off the remote will not give any notification that a page was received from the vehicle. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 14: Warning! Safety First

    THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 15 All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OPERATION. OPERATING © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 16: Locking

    30 seconds after the ignition has been turned off. After the ignition has been turned off, the in-vehicle status LED will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is in Passive Mode. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. Starter Kill will also prevent the vehicle’s ® ®...

  • Page 17: Unlocking

    LED will flash rapidly when the system is disarmed. This indi- cates that the system will re-engage the starter kill and re-lock the doors (if Passive Locking has been programmed) in 30 seconds unless the ignition is turned on. Starter Kill will be deactivated. ® © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 18 Location of Valet ® Button_________________________________ The remote will indicate the starter kill disable notification with 2 beeps and 3 flashes of the Orange LED. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. button is located. Be sure to ® button once ® 10 seconds. The in-...

  • Page 19: Panic Mode

    To enter or exit Valet 1. Turn the ignition On. 2. Turn the ignition Off. 3. Press and release the Valet button once within 10 seconds. on the 2-way remote. ® Mode: © 2004 directed electronics, inc. Mode. ® ® DRW-35...

  • Page 20: Remote Start

    ! ! (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. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. Mode. ® Mode.
  • Page 21 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. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 22 The pre-programmed run time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) has elapsed. ➤ 2-way remote button engine. ➤ The remote responds with remote start off tones and the Yellow LED flashes 3-times. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. is pressed twice again to stop the...

  • Page 23: Valet ® Take-Over

    Short run turbo 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. on the 2- © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 24 6. Exit and secure the vehicle. 7. The engine will turn off after the programmed run time. The remote responds with remote start tones and the Yellow LED illuminates for 3-seconds. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. buttons at the same time.

  • Page 25: Timer Mode

    To exit timer mode, turn the ignition switch on any time the engine is running. The parking lights will flash 4 times, indicat- ing timer mode has been exited. buttons the parking twice and © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 26: 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 © 2004 directed electronics, inc. for 1.5...

  • Page 27: Disabling The Remote Start System

    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. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 28: Shut Down Inputs

    To re-sync the remote simply press several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-sync and respond to the 2-way remotes normally. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 29 It is almost like having four separate alarms in your vehicle, one for each user. note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed with- out a Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information. © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 30 Power Saver when the system is locked: After the system has been armed for 24 hours the in-vehicle status LED will flash at half its normal rate, decreasing the system's current draw. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. Mode. ® Mode, after a period of time in which no...
  • Page 31 (only when locking with the 2-way remote). Passive locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock (after the 30- Mode: When the system enters Valet ® Mode, the status LED will ® Mode, the status LED ® © 2004 directed electronics, inc. ®...
  • Page 32 Domelight Supervision: seconds each time the system is unlocked using the 2-way remote. This is useful for seeing inside the vehicle at night prior to entering it. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. This domelight will illuminate for 30...
  • Page 33 MCB1000 Multi-Channel Controller, featuring on-screen secu- rity system programming and zone trigger information. The accessory output of the system can op- 's 522T trunk release ® Automatic power window control is pro- For added security, your system can © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 34 A small push-button switch mounted at a discre- Valet ® Button: tionary location inside the vehicle. It is used to override the starter interrupt when a 2-way remote is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet Mode. ® © 2004 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 35 © 2004 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 36: Quick Reference Guide

    ■ To disable the remote start, move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. Location of Shutdown Switch______________________________ © 2004 directed electronics, inc. for one second. The doors will lock (if con- for one second. The doors will unlock (if ®...
  • Page 37 The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. 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, Directed is ISO 9001 registered.

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