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Responder LC Model 951
Remote Start Keyless Entry
Owner's Guide
© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
G4702P 2008-08

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  • Page 1 Responder LC Model 951 Remote Start Keyless Entry Owner’s Guide © 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA G4702P 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 must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, Warning: compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Warning! Safety First

    Warning! Safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: performed by an authorized Directed dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter. Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
  • Page 7 cy brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or prop- 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 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 The control module A remote start defeat toggle switch Window decals Your warranty registration Important information Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start system. Due Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty.
  • 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

    outline stops flashing and the remote becomes operational while still displaying 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: Change Car: While in car selection mode, press and release the button to scroll between car indicate 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 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. 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 Trunk Release A U X Function Shift See call out table for 2-way Silent Lock Silent Unlock Reset Timer Mode Runtime AUX 1 AUX 2 Cabin Runtime Temperature Check request...
  • 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. 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. To drive your vehicle after it has been remote started: Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON position.
  • 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 default screen displays the trunk icon and installer using the Bitwriter programming tool.
  • Page 19 Valet mode Command: Press Feedback: Notes: If the system is already locked the remote is displayed but the doors stay locked. Turn the ignition key on and then off. Note: © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. two-times and then...
  • Page 20: Car Finder

    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 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

    Note: enter into manual transmission mode, as described above. The parking lights lock the system and the car will remain running. If the vehicle shuts down when locking, then the unit did not enter valet take-over mode. Timer mode Command : Press Feedback area.
  • Page 24 Note: and, it can change the intervals between activations in timer mode. 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.
  • 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 the programmed runtime. (The remote start feature is still enabled). You can still remote start the vehicle after the turbo timer has timed out and shut off the vehicle.
  • Page 26: Rear Defogger

    Runtime check Command : While the remote start is running, press Hold for 1.5 seconds. Feedback 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. Notes Re-starts the remote start runtime counter if remote start is ac- tive.
  • Page 27 Smart start Command : Press Feedback The parking lights flash 5 times fast and 'Smart Start On" dis- 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.
  • Page 28 Details Smart start uses temperature and voltage settings to determine when the vehicle should start and run. If any changes to temperature or voltage are made using the Bitwriter programming tool Smart start activation is affected. The Smart Start function works similar to the Timer mode. The system must be if the thresholds have been met.
  • Page 29: Auxiliary Features

    Auxiliary features Aux 1 Command : Press Feedback Notes details. Aux 2 Command : Press Feedback Notes tails. Aux 3 Command : Press Feedback Notes tails. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. one time and then press two times and then press three times and then press...
  • 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 Remote start Clock display runtime alert Car 2 Back light color F° Temp units Button press beep System type Remote start & Security Clock time Clock set © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. Opt 2 Opt 3 Back...
  • Page 32: Menu Option Descriptions

    Menu option descriptions Auto keypad lock Automatically locks the remote buttons when the buttons are not used for Press then to unlock the keypad. Note: If the auto keypad lock feature is programmed On, the remote un- locks when the vehicle ignition is turned Off. The remote stays unlocked to remote.
  • Page 33 Low Runtime Alert The remote reports with one short beep followed by 1 short error tone runtime is at the 3-minutes remaining. The remote beeps one more time when 1 minute is remaining. You have the option to let the remote start time not receive a low runtime alert on the remote.
  • 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 field, while the remote is playing tones. One-time without sound The LCD icons display one at a time until they are all turned on. The remote does not play any 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 is a programming option which closes the vehicle’s win- 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.
  • 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, 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. Battery Status Pager On Pager Off...
  • Page 43 Pager Tone On Transmit Receive Out of Range Car Door (Zone bypass) to 4702 model. © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. Car Door Car 1 Car 2 Defroster Sound Wave...
  • 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 The vehicle should now start. If it does not, you may have waited too long or pressed the button incorrect number of times.
  • 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___________________ Press two-times and then displays "valet" when enabled. When disabling the remote will beep twice and the LCD displays "valet".
  • Page 46: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

    Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter 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 reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer’s...
  • Page 47 SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER’S PURCHASE HAS NOT BEEN PURCHASED FROM DIRECTED, OR AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State. This warranty is only valid for sale of product(s) within the United States of America.
  • 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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