Contents Introduction Vehicle function compatibilities Pre-installation and application warnings Wiring diagram Locating components in the vehicle Vehicle connections Module programming Module programming for convenience only (skip transponder) SmartStart/XL202 installation notes Connecting the module LED diagnostics and troubleshooting Parking light error codes Soft reset Hard reset Feature programming...
Introduction DB3 is an all-in-one door lock and override module. This guide supports the installation of a DB3 in Remote Start Ready (RSR) mode. This solution may offer up to three (3) configuration options to control your system: 3x OEM Lock Remote Start Activation (if applicable, refer to the “Vehicle function compatibilities” below), RF System or SmartStart (all sold separately).
OEM Remote starter: If the vehicle is already equipped with an OEM remote starter, the installer must disconnect it before installing the DB3 otherwise it will not program. (For more information see "OEM remote starter detection"). Remote Start Ready (RSR) installations are not compatible with vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
SmartStart/XL202 installation notes The DB3 Remote Start Ready (RSR) solution offers three (3) configuration options to control your system: 3x OEM Lock Remote Start Activation, RF Kit or SmartStart (both sold separately). This section provides specific installation information for SmartStart and XL202.
Note: Before connecting either the XL202 or SmartStart module to DB3, it is important to ensure that the proper feature and function programming is selected using DirectLink (version 4.5 or higher). Visit www.directechs.com to download the latest version of the application.
1. Press the lock/arm or unlock/disarm button on aftermarket transmitter to change the option of the selected feature. When installing the DB3 in RSR using 3x OEM Lock Remote Start Activation only, there is no aftermarket transmitter on which to press lock/unlock to change the options of the selected feature.
SmartStart compatible Important! To remote start the vehicle, all doors must be closed and locked. This system is compatible with Directed SmartStart. For a complete list of supported features, please visit www.mysmartstart.com. Vehicle takeover What is SmartStart? The vehicle takeover feature is not available in this firmware.
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The application enables a “Cloud-Connected Car” like never before, providing 2-way interaction with your vehicle. Connectivity is managed through the Directed Cloud Services (DCS) network linking car, app, end user, and the Internet. For more information, visit www.mysmartstart.com. Notes 403.TL15 1.15 2020 Toyota RAV4 (Smart Key)