Directed Electronics SmartStart User Manual

Two-way lcd automatic/manual transmission remote starter with full alarm system
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T W O - W A Y L C D A U T O M A T I C / M A N U A L
T R A N S M I S S I O N R E M O T E S T A R T E R W I T H
F U L L A L A R M S Y S T E M
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User Guide
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure their vehicle
is parked in a safe and responsible manner.
1. a) Manual transmission: When leaving the vehicle, it is the user's
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL
position and the parking brake is engaged in order to avoid accidents
upon remote starting.
b) Automatic transmission: When leaving the vehicle, it is the user's
responsibility to ensure that the gearshift lever is in "Park" in order to
avoid accidents upon remote starting.
(Note: Make sure that the automatic vehicle cannot start in "Drive".)
2. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the remote starter is
disabled or put into valet mode before servicing.
Battery Low Voltage Warning
Once the battery is weak, the LCD remote will display a battery low voltage icon
and an "L-BAT" indication with 2 beeps to warn the user to charge it.
Designed & engineered in Canada
INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to
this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Doc#: 110916
Rev:1.8
© 2011
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  • Page 1 T W O - W A Y L C D A U T O M A T I C / M A N U A L T R A N S M I S S I O N R E M O T E S T A R T E R W I T H F U L L A L A R M S Y S T E M ______________ User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS ........................... 3 INTRODUCTION WITH SMARTSTART™ ....................3 VEHICLE PRESETS ............................... 4 ................................4 EATER & H ......................4 INDSHIELD IPERS ADIO EADLIGHTS USING THE TRANSMITTER ..........................4 LCD R ............................ 4 EMOTE UNCTIONS LCD T ......................
  • Page 3: Government Regulations

    (commodity features), the Safe Start children safety feature and SmartStart™. SmartStart™ is a groundbreaking technology that enables your remote starter features to be accessed by your smartphone. Features include keyless entry, trunk release, panic, remote start/stop toggle and alarm notifications .
  • Page 4: Vehicle Presets

    Vehicle Presets Heater When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in preparation for the next remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan) should not be left on HIGH. It is recommended to leave the settings on LOW or MEDIUM instead. Windshield Wipers, Radio &...
  • Page 5: Lcd Transmitter Basic Confirmations

    Side view: Function Button: Turns the backlight ON. Enters Programming mode. Charger port: The battery charger plugs into this port. CAUTION!! DO NOT USE A CHARGER OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED. The functions of the 1-way transmitter are as follows: LOCK: Locks the doors, arms the system and arms the STARTER KILL (if installed).
  • Page 6: Backlight

    Back light On for 2 seconds Press and release the quickly See Cold Weather Mode section Cold weather 1 beep , then (page-15) See Vale mode section Combo Valet 1 beep (page-13) See Panic Mode section Panic None 1 beep (page-15) Backlight Three different ways to use the backlight:...
  • Page 7 Press button to move up in the menu or button to move down in the menu. Press button to select the option you would like to adjust Press button to increase the value or to activate or deactivate a function or toggle through the selection.
  • Page 8 Once the selection is done, press Choose ON/OFF, then press and hold until; i. The icon appears/disappears to confirm Combo Valet activation/deactivation. ii. The icon appears/disappears to confirm Valet start activation/deactivation. iii. The icon appears/disappears to confirm Valet Alarm activation/deactivation. Time start function: This feature is used to remote start the car at a pre-programmed time.
  • Page 9: Remote Starting Your Vehicle

    and press , then set the minutes and press Temperature display TEMP Can be set to read the temperature in Celsius (CTEMP) or Fahrenheit (FTEMP) (10) Language display LANGU Can be set to either English or French (11) Side button function: The side button can be programmed as: Panic button;...
  • Page 10: Remote Starting

    The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly brake, press and hold on the and remain lit. transmitter (SmartStart™ uses only the SmartStart™ icon). The parking lights will flash 3 times quickly and remain lit. Release the button. Remove the key: the engine will keep on running.
  • Page 11: Arming And Disarming Of The System

    Arming and disarming of the System The Alarm can be configured by the installer either to Passive Mode (so as to arm automatically) or Active Mode (so as to require the user’s intervention for arming). By default, the Remote Car Starter is configured to Passive Mode.
  • Page 12: Remote Starter Features

    With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON. Note: SmartStart™ can be setup to use the SmartStart™ icon to activate Idle mode. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 13: Valet Mode

    If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle Mode can be activated through the same routine as that used for Ready Mode (page-9); at the last step, press the button to lock the doors, arm the system and leave the engine running. NEW FEATURE –...
  • Page 14 The LED on the antenna will stay ON indicating that the vehicle has successfully entered Combo Valet. icon will appear on the LCD remote. To take the system out of Combo Valet Shortcut version: Using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode): Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
  • Page 15: Panic Mode

    (1) CMVLT = Combo Valet (Starter and Alarm are disabled) (2) VLTST = Valet Start (Only the starter is disabled) (3) VLTAM = Valet Alarm (Only the alarm is disabled) Once the selection is done, press Choose OFF, then press and hold until;...
  • Page 16: Extended Run Time

    1-way remote a. Rapidly press AUX twice. While the remote’s LED is flashing, press and hold until the parking lights flash for 2 seconds, pause, and then flash once. To verify whether the system is in cold weather mode: icon should appear on your remote display. Press the brake pedal: If the vehicle is in cold weather mode, the parking lights will remain ON while the brake pedal is pressed.
  • Page 17: Temporary Chirp Delete

    Temporary Chirp Delete To temporarily disable the chirp confirmations of the siren upon arming and disarming (e.g. in a quiet neighbourhood): x Press the button. The remote will beep once. x Immediately, press the button to arm or disarm system without any chirp. Relock If you unlock the doors with the remote transmitter, but do not open any door, hood, trunk or turn ignition ON within 30 seconds, the system will automatically relock and arm.
  • Page 18: Secure Lock

    Secure Lock (Disabled by default.) Before your vehicle can be remote-started, the factory security system must first be disarmed. The Secure Lock feature may be required on certain vehicle models with factory security systems that automatically unlock the doors when the security system is disarmed. To keep your vehicle protected when the factory security system is disarmed for a remote start, Secure Lock will relock your doors as soon as the vehicle is started.
  • Page 19: Engine Run Time

    With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and press the button on the transmitter until the parking lights come ON. Note: SmartStart™ can be setup to use the SmartStart™ icon to activate Turbo mode. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. The engine will continue running.
  • Page 20: Arming

    Arming Arming of the system can be program by your installer into 4 different options. By default, your system is programmed to “passive arming – 2 stage disarm”: Active arming: The system will only arm if button is pressed Passive arming (2 stage disarm): The system will automatically arm itself 30 seconds after all doors, hood and trunk are closed.
  • Page 21: Multi-Level Features (Default State)

    ¾ ¾ Press : ..........LOCK ¾ ¾ Press : ..........UNLOCK ¾ ¾ Press : ..........START ¾ ¾ Press : ..........STOP ¾ ¾ Press : ..........TRUNK Note: Your remote control must be configured for second car operation by the installer. Multi Level Features (default state) The multi-level features allow you to access different features of your vehicle or of a second car by pressing the...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Transmitting Range

    FBPRO setting 5 FBPRO Features Levels setting Multi car operation Basic features MENU MENU Example: If the multi-level features are set to FBPRO setting 3, the basic features can be accessed as follows: x To activate AUX-2 feature, the user needs to browse the remote’s advance function (page-6) and select L03.
  • Page 23: Diagnostics - Parking Light Flash Table

    Diagnostics – Parking Light Flash Table Parking lights flashes Description Doors locked. Trunk released. Start signal received from the remote. Runtime has expired 2 slow Shutdown by remote Doors unlocked 2 fast Valet mode is deactivated 3 slow Runtime is extended. 3 fast Valet mode activated.

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