Directed electronics, inc. vehicle alarm owner's guide (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Directed Electronics Automate AM1
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Model AM1 O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s G G u u i i d d e e...
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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.
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AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
what is included Control module and harness A Stinger ® dual stage shock sensor (on-board the control module) Pre-wired Valet ® switch with integrated red status LED Failsafe Starter Kill relay (if equipped) ® important information Congratulations on the purchase of your security system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only.
using your system manual (active) arming The factory default is active arming. In this mode you can activate, or arm, the system by locking the doors with your factory keyless entry transmitter. When the system arms, you will hear a short horn honk and see the parking lights flash once.
n n o o t t e e : : If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switch- protected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm. Additionally, each time a sensor is triggered during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over.
disarming To disarm the system, unlock the doors using your factory keyless trans- mitter. The horn will sound twice, and the parking lights will flash twice. If the horn sounds either four or five times when disarming, refer to the Diagnostics section of this guide. This is called Tamper Alert. disarming without a transmitter This feature allows you to override the system without the transmitter should it be lost, damaged or disabled.
valet mode ® You can prevent your system from arming, by using Valet is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet Mode, the system will not arm, even with the transmitter, but all con- venience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will work normally. T T o o e e n n t t e e r r o o r r e e x x i i t t V V a a l l e e t t M M o o d d e e w w i i t t h h t t h h e e i i n n t t e e g g r r a a t t e e d d L L E E D D / / V V a a l l e e t t ®...
n n o o t t e e : : The remote Valet keyless entry systems. Some keyless entry systems do not work with a door open. panic mode If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention by triggering the system with your transmitter! If your factory keyless transmitter does not have a panic button, this system can be pro- grammed to enable a panic feature (refer to the Programming...
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H H e e r r e e ’ ’ s s h h o o w w i i t t w w o o r r k k s s : : The alarm triggers three times. Each time, the same sensor or switch is triggering the alarm.
diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitor- ing all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It detects any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire sys- tem. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence.
each time it is disarmed, until the next time the ignition key is turned on. table of zones The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the system to identify that input. The standard input assignments are listed below. Z Z O O N N E E (Number LED Flashes)
programming options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may require installation labor. programming settings The following is a list of the program settings: n n o o t t e e : : Factory default setting is shown in b b o o l l d d . n n o o t t e e : : Settings 6 and 11 are to be set by the installer.
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opened while the system is armed. The system will chirp and the parking lights will flash for a few seconds followed by a full trigger response when the door is opened. In the instant mode, the system will trigger the full trigger response. Sensor shunt zones 2 2 and 4 4 or All zones.
glossary of terms Control Module: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under- neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the alarm’s functions. Failsafe ® Starter Kill (if equipped): An automatic switch controlled by the security system which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed.
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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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