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Python 5206P Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: What You Get

    Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and security system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. Please visit: www.pythoncarsecurity.com – For general and additional guide information.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    Important information Government Regulations and Safety information Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety First sections of this manual prior to operating this system. Warning! Failure to heed this information can result in death, personal injury or property damage and may also result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended purpose.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ....................4 Keys to using this manual ..............4 Responder LE 2-Way ................... 5 Using your System ....................7 Commands and Confirmations .............. 7 Performing Commands ................. 7 Remote Control Command table ............8 Fault Condition Alerts ................8 Basic Commands (Direct Access) ................
  • Page 5 Alarm Features ....................24 Normal Arm Protection ............... 24 Sensor Silent Arm protection ............... 24 Full Silent Arm Protection ..............25 Sensor Warn-away ................25 Full Trigger ..................25 Emergency Override ................25 Trigger Zone Fault Report..............26 Alarm Report ..................26 Nuisance Prevention (NPC) ..............
  • Page 6 Warning! Safety First ..................46 Installation ..................46 Remote Start Capable ................ 46 Manual Transmission Vehicles ............. 46 Interference ..................48 Upgrades ..................48 Water/Heat Resistance ..............48 Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..............49...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Keys to using this manual Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis- tently throughout this manual, they are as follows: Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button. Hold: is used after Press actions when a button needs to be held in position for an extended period of time, typically several sec- onds.

  • Page 8: Responder Le 2-Way

    Responder LE 2-Way Antenna Transmit LED Confirmation LED Command Buttons Function Button Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information Command buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, auxiliary channel and remote start commands Function button Used to access function levels for commands, configura- tion menus for programming, Car Selection, and to request reports.
  • Page 9 Control Center Control button Status LED The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from your system. It consists of: The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication. The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.

  • Page 10: Using Your System

    Using your System Commands and Confirmations Commands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system features and are performed by pressing one of the Command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used security and remote start fea- tures while Advanced commands control more specialized features and request reports.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Command Table

    Remote Control Command table Direct Access Level Button LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Arm/Lock Silent Arm Sensor Sensor Silent Full Silent (Panic) Bypass Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder Remote Start Runtime Timer Start Smart Start Defogger Reset Aux/Trunk...
  • Page 12 ** Remote Start feature not available when the Remote Start status is incorrect upon receiving the command. (Example: Runtime reset command received when remote start is off). Refer to the notes included in the command descriptions that ad- dress these faults or go to Remote Start Faults under the Remote Start Features section for more details.

  • Page 13: Basic Commands (Direct Access)

    Basic Commands (Direct Access) No Confirmation LEDs on Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash once. The Arm LED and beeps play to confirm. If Valet mode* is On, the doors lock and the Arm LED, LED and a fault tone plays.

  • Page 14: Remote Start

    triggered; the siren will chirp 4 or 5 times, and the Disarm LED, LED and 4 or 5 fault tones play to alert of the report. Remote Start Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and parking lights turn On and the Remote start LED and On tones play, or the engine and parking lights turn Off and the Remote start LED and Off tones play to confirm.

  • Page 15: Advanced Commands: (Level 1)

    Advanced Commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button 1 time. The LED illuminates indicat- ing Level 1 Silent Arm Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The Arm LED turns on to confirm. Valet mode* or Trigger Zone Fault Report** messages may be received.

  • Page 16: Aux 1

    AUX 1 Press and release AUX Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1 output. The Aux LED and On tones or Off tones play to confirm. Temperature Request Press and hold the button Requests the vehicle’s interior temperature and displays it by illuminat- ing the green confirmation LEDs;...

  • Page 17: Advanced Commands: (Level 2)

    Advanced Commands: (Level 2) Press and release the button 2 times. The and Aux LED’s illumi- nate indicating Level 2 Sensor Bypass Press and release Performing the Sensor Bypass command will incrementally bypass sen- sor operations and be confirmed as follows: Warn-away bypass: The Parking lights flash 2 times.

  • Page 18: Timer Start

    Timer Start* Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) Timer Start. The parking lights flash quickly four times for On and slowly four times for Off. The Remote Start LED and beeps play (1 for on, 2 for off) to confirm.. Note System needs to be armed or Timer Start will not start the engine.

  • Page 19: Advanced Commands: (Level 3)

    Advanced Commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button 3 times. The , Aux and Remote Start LED’s illuminate indicating Level 3 Sensor Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash 3 times.

  • Page 20: Aux 3

    AUX 3 Press and release AUX Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 3 output. The Aux LED and On tones or Off tones play to confirm. Runtime Remaining Press and hold the button Requests the remaining Remote start runtime and temporarily displays it in 4 increments using the green Confirmation LEDs.

  • Page 21: Advanced Commands: (Level 4)

    Advanced Commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button 4 times. The , Aux, Remote Start and Disarm LED’s illuminate indicating Level 4 Full Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash 4 times.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Configuration

    Remote Control Configuration Remote Feature Programming The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls have op- erations that can be configured to a user’s personal preferences. The following instruction directs you through the available programming options for both remote controls. Note: The remote control automatically exits programming mode after 30 seconds if no action is performed.

  • Page 23: Remote Feature Descriptions

    Responder LE The confirmation LED on each corresponding button indicates the fea- ture setting. Feature Button LED on LED off LED Single LED Double Press Flash Flash Keypad Lock Auto Remote Beeps Beeps On Beeps Off Triggers only Car 2 Car 2 On Car 2 Off Page Mode*...

  • Page 24: Remote Beep

    second lapse between buttons presses to prevent unintentional opera- tions. If a button is pressed when locked the LED and a fault tone play as an alert. The 1-way remote control only emits the fault tone if equipped with speaker otherwise the 1-way remote control does not respond with any button press.

  • Page 25: Remote Pairing

    after 72 hours, if the remote control is not used during this period. Just press any button on the remote to resume system monitoring. Power Save 2 is for maximum battery life and monitors the system only while the remote start is active. Caution: Alarm trigger messages are not received while the remote start is off.

  • Page 26: Sensor Adjust

    Press and hold the button on the remote control until the trans- mit LED turns on constant. Press and hold the button on the remote until the transmit LED flashes twice and comes on solid. Note: The remote automatically exits the programming mode af- ter 30 seconds if no action is performed.

  • Page 27: Alarm Features

    Alarm Features Normal Arm Protection Status LED: The Control Center Status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active. Starter Kill: The Failsafe starter kill relay prevents the engine from starting Note May require additional parts and installation Sensor triggers: The shock sensor can distinguish minor impacts from major impacts to the vehicle exterior.

  • Page 28: Full Silent Arm Protection

    Full Silent Arm Protection Sensor Warn-away, Sensor Full Trigger and Point of Entry activations will only send messages to the remote, with parking light flash and siren outputs defeated. Sensor Warn-away When the system sensors detect a Warn-away trigger the siren chirps and parking lights flash for 3 seconds.

  • Page 29: Trigger Zone Fault Report

    Trigger Zone Fault Report When armed by remote command the system runs a status check of the alarm trigger zones. Faulty zones (usually caused by dome light delay or open trunk) are bypassed and reported via the control center LED and remote, while all other trigger zones remain active and are monitored to protect the vehicle.

  • Page 30: Nuisance Prevention (Npc)

    Table of Zones Zone # (led flashes) Zone Name Trunk Shock Sensor Door Sensor 2 Ignition Hood Nuisance Prevention (NPC) NPC monitors all alarm zones and, if any are triggered excessively, bypasses them until corrected. If a point of entry (trunk, hood, door) is left open following a forced entry, it is bypassed.

  • Page 31: Remote Start Features

    Remote Start Features Pit Stop Mode To exit vehicle with engine running The system keeps the engine running during short trips into the house or convenience store. To perform Pit Stop: With the engine running, set the parking brake and release the foot brake.

  • Page 32: Remote Start Safe-Lock

    after a few seconds the remote plays the Remote Start Off mes- sage. The vehicle is ready to drive. Remote Start Safe-lock Remote start safe-lock makes sure the doors are locked while the en- gine is running and after, even if they are unlocked when remote start is activated.

  • Page 33: Temperature Reporting

    Timer Start operation Activation begins a countdown timer as set by the installer (de- fault 3 hours). When the timer expires the engine starts and the Remote Start On message is sent to the remote control. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, the Remote Start Off message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts.

  • Page 34: Remote Start Time-Out Alert

    Note Temperature report must be turned on by an authorized Di- rected dealer. Remote Start Time-out Alert During remote start a message is sent three minutes before and again at one minute before the engine turns off. The LED, Remote Start LED flash and several tones play as an alert to reset the runtime if desired.

  • Page 35: Turbo Timer Mode

    3 then the engine continues to run. Turbo Timer Mode The system keeps the engine running for the Turbo Timer runtime and can be activated by remote control or optional dash mounted activa- tion button. With the engine running, set the parking brake. Press the optional dash mounted activation button or perform the Timer Mode command.
  • Page 36 Flashes * Possible Fault Solution After performing Remote Start Enable MTS mode command - MTS not enabled After performing Timer Start or Check all Solutions Smart Start command Toggle Switch off Turn switch on None Alarm is triggered Disarm or reset alarm * Refers to the number of parking light flashes.

  • Page 37: Remote And System Operations

    Remote and System Operations Passive Arming* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive arm- ing countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 seconds the siren then chirps once. At 30 seconds the system arms itself.

  • Page 38: Valet Mode

    Valet Mode Valet mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet command or manually using the vehicle key and the control button. When entered, the alarm functions are defeated while the conve- nience features still operate normally. Arm and Disarm commands lock and unlock the doors.

  • Page 39: Out Of Range

    Out of Range Each time a command is performed the Responder LE will expect a command confirmation from the system. If a command confirmation is not received the and transmit LED’s flash and a long fault tone plays as an alert. No Remote Output Occasionally when a command is performed the remote may not generate a command confirmation output or Out of Range output.

  • Page 40: Car Select

    Car Select Car 2 must first be turned On (See Remote Control Configuration sec- tion to turn on). Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The remote flashes the LED and beeps once or twice to indicate the selected Car is 1 or 2.

  • Page 41: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options Controlling two vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LE and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver. See Owner Recognition follow- ing for details.
  • Page 42 Driver door priority unlocking The door unlocking operation can be configured to emulate an OEM style of driver priority unlocking for added security during disarming. © 2012 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: Battery Information

    Battery Information The Responder LE remote is powered by 2 batteries (PN CR-2016) and the 1-way companion remote by 1 battery (PN CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. The operating range is reduced as the battery weakens. The information and precautions in this sec- tion can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls with many years of trouble free operation.

  • Page 44: Battery Disposal

    Turn Paging off: The remote will not wake up to check for mes- sages with Paging off in the Setup Remote menu. Caution! The remote will not receive trigger messages from the system. Turn Beeps off: The Button beeps can be turned off in the Setup Remote menu.

  • Page 45: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Document Terminology Control Module The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system’s func- tions. Responder LE (2-way A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- Remote Control) tions of your system and receives messages and pages from...

  • Page 46: Patent Information

    Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: Remote Start Patents: 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448; 6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783 Vehicle Security Patents: 5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576; 5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933;...

  • Page 47: 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 48 Control Center To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its an- tenna 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 49: Warning! Safety First

    Warning! Safety First Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal. Installation Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any questions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600.
  • Page 50 Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to: Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no one is standing in front or behind the vehicle. Only remote start on a flat surface Have the parking brake fully engaged WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/emer- gency brake properly functions.

  • Page 51: Interference

    GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPER- ATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMME- DIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED Directed DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE.

  • Page 52: 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 (hereaf- ter 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 53 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. 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.

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