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DEI 553T Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Model 553T Owner's Guide...

  • Page 2: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

    This warranty contains the entire agreement relating to warranty and supersedes all previous and contemporaneous representations or understandings, whether written or oral. IN ANY EVENT, DEI IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE THEFT OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR ITS CONTENTS. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction.
  • Page 3 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUD- ED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COM- MERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLU- SION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WAR- RANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty ....... . i What Is Included .

  • Page 5: Standard Configuration

    Standard Configuration 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...

  • Page 6: What Is Included

    What is Included A control module An HF Plus receiver/antenna Two four-button transmitters A Stinger ™ DoubleGuard ® A Revenger ™ Soft Chirp ™ six-tone programmable siren A red status LED indicator light A push-button Valet ® switch Your warranty registration A shut-down toggle switch Important Information Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless...

  • Page 7: Your Warranty

    Your Warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

  • Page 8: Transmitter Functions

    Transmitter Functions The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any remote transmitter button to any receiver function. The transmitter ini- tially comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter.

  • Page 9: Using Your System

    The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized DEI dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.
  • Page 10 This testing should be performed by an authorized DEI dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide.

  • Page 11: Arming

    All installations must be performed by an authorized DEI dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION.
  • Page 12 sive arming countdown, the status LED will flash twice as fast as it does when the system is armed. At the 20-second point of the countdown, the siren will chirp to indicate that the system is about to arm. At the 30-second point, the parking lights will flash to indicate that the system is armed.

  • Page 13: Multi-Level Security Arming

    Multi-Level Security Arming Multi-Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the sys- tem's inputs or sensors will be active and which will be bypassed when the system is armed. (See Table of Zones in this guide.) Pressing (only in Standard Configuration) again within five seconds of arming the system will activate the Multi-Level Security feature.

  • Page 14: Arming While Driving

    Arming While Driving Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simply press while the vehicle is running. The siren will chirp once to indi- cate that the security system is armed, and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on. The system will not respond to any input except the door triggers, and the starter kill relay (if installed) will not be activated.

  • Page 15: High Security Rearm

    are unable to visually check the vehicle. This feature allows you to silence and reset the security system when it is triggered, without having to disarm the system. High Security Rearm High Security Rearm is a feature that protects your vehicle in the event that the security system is inadvertently disarmed.

  • Page 16: Silent Mode

    IMPORTANT! The Valet ® switch can be programmed to respond to 1-5 presses for the disarm function. You must check with the installer to ver- ify the programming for your individual unit. LOCATION OF VALET ® SWITCH_____________________________ Silent Mode Use the Silent Mode to temporarily turn off the arming or disarm- ing confirmation chirps by briefly pressing ing or disarming the security system.

  • Page 17: Remote Valet

    To enter or exit Valet Turn the ignition on. Turn the ignition off. Press and release the Valet switch within 10 seconds. The status LED will light steadily to indicate that you have entered Valet ® Mode and will turn off when you have exited Valet Remote Valet You can also activate Valet ®...

  • Page 18: Shutting Down The Remote Start System

    IMPORTANT! (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the ignition. Pressing at the same time will begin the remote start sequence. The parking lights will flash to warn that the motor is about to start.

  • Page 19: Valet Take-Over

    will turn off. You can also shut down the remote start system by pressing on the brake pedal. You may want to enter the vehicle and drive it without shutting off the motor. It is possible to shut down the remote start and drive the vehicle without shutting down the motor.

  • Page 20: Timer Mode

    The engine will run until the programmed time elapses or a shut down input is received. NOTE: This feature will not work while the brake pedal is being pressed. Timer Mode Timer Mode automatically starts your vehicle engine and runs it for a pre-programmed time period, every three hours for a total of six operation cycles.

  • Page 21: Disabling The Remote Start System

    To exit Timer Mode: Timer Mode can be exited by turning the ignition on with the key any time that the vehicle engine is not running. You can also exit Timer Mode using the transmitter by following these steps: Start the engine by pressing simultaneously.

  • Page 22: Nuisance Prevention Circuitry

    Nuisance Prevention Circuitry Your system has DEI's Nuisance Prevention Circuitry vents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental conditions such as thunder, jackham- mers, airport noise, etc. Example: The alarm triggers three times. Each time, the same sen- sor or switch is triggering the alarm.

  • Page 23: 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. Over and Under Rev Protection The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels.

  • Page 24: Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry

    Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuit- ry will prevent the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter motor if the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation. NOTE: The starter anti-grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is operating the motor and the optional Failsafe has been installed.

  • Page 25: Disarming Diagnostics

    that input ceases, the security system will resume normal moni- toring. For example, if your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you arm your security system before the interior light turns off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification chirp. Once the light turns off, however, the security system resumes normal monitoring.

  • Page 26: Code Hopping

    ZONE (Number of DESCRIPTION LED Flashes) Instant trigger - hood pinswitch Instant trigger - a heavier impact detected by the shock sensor Door switch trigger Instant trigger - for optional sensors Ignition trigger NOTE: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were trig- gered.

  • Page 27: High Frequency

    High Frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal. Enjoy a phe- nomenal increase in range, even in areas with high radio interference. Power Saver Mode Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while armed or in Valet ®...

  • Page 28: Owner Recognition

    Owner Recognition Owner Recognition is a revolutionary new feature available only from DEI ® . Using a DEI ® Bitwriter, hand-held programming tool, your dealer can program many of the system settings. The programmer makes it possible to program different settings for each transmit- ter that is used with the system.

  • Page 29: Programming Options

    The system can also be programmed to prevent the door from locking when the ignition is turned on with any door open. If your installer is programming the system with the DEI ® Bitwriter or a personal computer and the TechSoft Programmer, ignition lock and unlock are independent fea- tures and can be programmed separately.
  • Page 30 Some states have laws regulating how long a security system can sound before it is considered a nuisance. If your installer is programming the system with the DEI ® Bitwriter or a personal computer and the TechSoft ™...
  • Page 31 necessary to arm the car with the remote and then disarm it with the remote. It is also possible to disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition key to the “run” position and press- ing the Valet ® button the programmed number of times. AED is also disabled when the system is in Valet NOTE: This feature will only function if the optional FailSafe relay has been installed.

  • Page 32: Security & Convenience Expansions

    Although the on-board relay can control most power trunk releases, in some cases an optional relay is required. If the factory release is not power- activated, DEI's 522T trunk release solenoid often can be added. 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...

  • Page 33: Glossary Of Terms

    Power Locks: This system offers lock outputs that can control some manufacturers' power door lock systems. For other systems, additional parts may be required. Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is pro- vided with the 529T and 530T systems. These can operate power windows, and can roll them up automatically when the system is armed, roll them down, or both up and down.
  • Page 34 LED: Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system. It is also used to report trig- gers and faults in the system or sensors. Shock Sensor: This system is packaged with a Stinger ™...
  • Page 35 Notes 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ©...

  • Page 36: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Arming s To arm, press . When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. Arming while driving s To arm the system while driving, press vehicle is running. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on.
  • Page 37 The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, DEI is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.

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