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Directed Electronics 553S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL 6500HF OWNER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Reference Card (Removable) ........19 © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: System Maintenance

    Activating this system while the shift lever is in a drive gear will cause the vehicle to lurch forward and may cause damage to persons or property as a result. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. two-stage shock sensor six-tone programmable siren...

  • Page 4: Transmitter Channel

    Buttons I and II at the same time. These assignments can be changed if need- ed, such as for two-car operation from one remote. Channel II Channel III work by pressing Button II for less than one ® © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 5: Using Your System

    • Turning on the ignition key will trip the same progressive response as opening a door. • The optional starter kill prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. signal. When triggered, the siren ®...

  • Page 6: Arming

    In order to disarm without a transmitter, you must have the vehicle's ignition key and know where the valet button is. Be sure to check with the installer for the location of the Valet button. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 7: Silent Mode

    In Valet® Mode, the system will not arm, even with the transmitter, but all conve- nience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will work nor- mally. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. response is defeated. ®...

  • Page 8: Using Remote Valet

    IMPORTANT! It is unsafe to run a vehicle’s motor in a garage or other closed off area. Breathing the exhaust from the vehicle is hazardous to your health. Never activate the remote start system in an enclosed space. switch: ® switch within 10 ® Mode. ® © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 9: Shutting Down Remote Start

    The remote start system will be shut down when you step on the brake. However the motor will continue to run since the ignition has been turned on. You may now operate the vehicle as usual. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 10: Timer Mode

    To exit timer mode: Turn on the ignition with the key when the vehicle is not running. NOTE: If the system receives a shutdown input while operating in the timer mode, the engine will stop and restart in 3 hours! © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 11: Remote Start Take Over

    NPC and seem to stop working. If five chirps are heard when disarming, NPC you wish to clear the NPC memory, turn the ignition on. ™ © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. (NPC ). It prevents ™ ™...

  • Page 12: Safety Features

    NOTE: Anti-grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is operating the motor and the Failsafe starter kill relay is installed. ® © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 13: Diagnostics

    (see Table of Zones section). The system will retain this informa- tion in its memory, and chirp four or five times each time it is disarmed, until the next time the ignition key is turned on. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. or if chirps have been pro- ™...

  • Page 14: Table Of Zones

    To re-synch the remote control simply press the arm/disarm button of the remote control several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-synch and respond to the transmitters normally. Dealer-Installed Options ® © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 15: High Frequency

    AED feature by turning the ignition key to the “run” position and press- ing the valet button once. AED is also disabled when in Valet NOTE: This feature will only function if the FailSafe starter kill relay has been installed. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. mode. ®...
  • Page 16 • While the remote start system is running the engine, the parking lights of the vehicle can flash on and off or come on and light steady. Soft Chirp © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 17: Glossary Of Terms

    Zone A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular zone. Often two or more inputs may share the same zone. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc. DoubleGuard shock ™...

  • Page 18: Security & Convenience Expansions

    529T and 530T systems. These can operate power windows, and can roll them up automatically when the system is armed, down when you trans- mit Button II or III, or both up and down. The 530T also provides one-touch switch operation. © 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 19: Quick Reference Card (Removable)

    QUICK REFERENCE OPERATING CARD: Arming You can turn on, or arm, the system by pressing Button I of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. Arming While Driving Press Button I on your transmitter while the vehicle is running.

  • Page 20: 1997 Directed Electronics, Inc

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Directed Electronics, Inc. 2560 Progress Street Vista, CA 92083-8491 © Copyright 1990, 1996 Directed Electronics, Inc. - All rights reserved System has established new stan- ®...

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