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Auto Mate 4104A Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Remote Start System
G4104A
2012-06
O W N E R ' S
MOD EL
4104A
G U I D E

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  • Page 1 © 2012 Directed. All rights reserved. G4104A 2012-06 MOD EL www.automatecarsecurity.com 4104A Vista, CA 92081 Directed is committed to delivering world- O W N E R ' S G U I D E www.directed.com class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers.
  • Page 2 Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.automatecarsecurity.com –...

  • 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 ....................3 Keys to using this manual ..............3 Remote Control ....................4 Using your System ....................6 Commanding the system ............... 6 Performing Commands ................. 6 Remote Control Command table ............7 Basic Commands ....................8 Lock ....................
  • Page 5 Installation ..................24 Remote Start Capable ................ 24 Manual Transmission Vehicles ............. 24 Interference ..................26 Upgrades ..................26 Water/Heat Resistance ..............26 Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..............27...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control Internal Antenna: transmits information LED: Active during communication Lock: Locks vehicle Unlock: Unlocks vehicle AUX: Trunk Release: Opens trunk when held Remote Start Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting information Transmit LED Active when transmitting information Command buttons (4) Used to perform locking, unlocking, auxiliary channel and remote start commands ©...
  • Page 8 Control Center Control button Antenna Status LED The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front windshield. It consists of: The In-vehicle system antenna. The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status. The Control button, for placing the system into Valet Mode* and to perform the Emergency Override operation.

  • Page 9: Using Your System

    Using your System Commanding the system 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 keyless entry and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized fea- tures.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Command Table

    Remote Control Command table Press and Release Shift (Press/ Press/Hold release “AUX” for 2 secs. Button first) Lock Silent Lock Lock, Panic, Car Finder** Unlock Silent Unlock No Function Shift* No Function Trunk release Remote Starter Runtime Reset *Advanced commands are performed by pressing and releasing the AUX button before pressing the command button to perform the ac- tionlisted in the Shift column.

  • Page 11: Basic Commands

    Basic Commands Lock Press and release Doors lock, lights flash, the horn sounds once and the optional starter kill becomes active. The status LED begins flashing. To Lock and Panic Press and hold To lock the system, then activate Panic. For Panic to work,the optional horn honk feature must be connected.

  • Page 12: Remote Start

    Remote Start* Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine turns On, or the engine turns Off accordingly. If a Remote start configura- tion issue prevents the engine from starting, the parking lights flash a Remote Start fault report to identify the fault.

  • Page 13: Advanced Commands

    Advanced Commands: Silent Lock Press and release the AUX button first, then Press and release The doors lock (if connected), without horn honks.* Silent Unlock Press and release the AUX button first, then Press and release Doors unlock (if connected), without horn honks.* Car finder Press and release the AUX button first, then Press and release The horn emits one long honk and the parking lights flash for 10 sec-...

  • Page 14: Starter Kill Override

    Starter Kill Override To bypass the optional Starter kill without a remote control: Use the button on the Control Center to bypass the system. You can bypass the system only if you have the vehicle key. To override: While the vehicle is locked, open the door. Immediately insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the Run or On position.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Safety Features

    Note Some Push-to-start vehicles do not offer the key takeover function, instead the vehicle shuts down when the vehicle door is opened and the car needs to be started as normal. Safety Features The following safety features will disable the remote start when acti- vated or not allow the engine to start if not properly set before starting.

  • Page 17: Turbo Timer Mode

    Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running. Exit the vehicle, close all the doors and lock the system. The engine turns off. If the door is opened in Step 1 then the engine continues to run. Turbo Timer Mode The system keeps the engine running for the Turbo Timer runtime and can be activated with an optional dash mounted activation button.

  • Page 18: Remote Start Safe-Lock

    op er at ing the motor and the optional relay is installed. 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 19: Remote And System Operations

    Remote and System Operations Passive Locking* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive lock- ing countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 seconds horn honks. At 30 seconds the system activates itself. Anytime before the system locks you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive lock- ing resumes.

  • Page 20: Valet Mode

    Valet Mode You can prevent your system from automatically locking or activating the optional failsafe starter kill by placing your system in valet mode. This can be useful when washing your vehicle or having it serviced. Valet mode can be entered and exited by using the vehicle key and the control button.

  • Page 21: Remote Pairing

    Remote Pairing The system comes with remotes that have been programmed to the unit. The unit can store up to 4 different remotes in memory. The following instruction will step you through the remote pairing op- eration. Remote Control RF Learning Turn the key to the ON position.

  • Page 22: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options Owner recognition * The system can be configured to recognize the remote used when unlocking and change selected features to match the remote users preferences. Memory seat adjustment, horn honks, passive locking, can all be custom set for each remote user at the time of installation. Comfort closure * Comfort Closure emulates turning the key in the door cylinder or hold- ing the lock button of an OEM keyless entry.

  • Page 23: Battery Information

    Battery Information The remote controls are powered by 1 coin cell battery (CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing you with many years of trouble free operation.

  • Page 24: 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. Remote Control A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- tions of your system.

  • Page 25: Patent Information

    Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: 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; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,505; 6,452,484 Remote Start 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786;...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 29: 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 IN- STALLED REMOTE START MODULE.

  • Page 30: 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...
  • Page 31 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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