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- Page 1 Model RS-655 Owner’s Guide GRS655 2013-08...
- Page 2 Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. Please visit www.astrostart.com – for general and additional guide information. For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600.
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Page 3: Important Information
Important information Government Regulations and Safety information Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety First sections of this manual prior to operating this system. Warning! Failure to heed this information can result in death, personal injury or property damage and may also result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended purpose. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ....................4 Charging the remote control: ..............4 Keys to using this manual ..............5 Remote Control Information .................. 6 Status Screen Icons ....................8 Using your System ..................... 11 Commands and Confirmations ............11 Performing Commands ............... 11 Responder LCD Command table ............ - Page 5 System Type ..................25 Clock Set ..................25 Review ..................... 25 Exit ....................25 Pair Remote..................26 Demo mode: ..................27 Power Off: ..................27 Exit: ....................27 System Features ....................28 Emergency Override ................28 Remote Start Features ..................29 Pit Stop Mode ...................
- Page 6 Installation ..................49 Remote Start Capable ................ 49 Manual Transmission Vehicles ............. 49 Interference ..................51 Upgrades and Batteries ..............51 Water/Heat Resistance ..............51 Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..............52...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Your Responder LCD remote is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that can only be serviced by an authorized Directed dealer. Due to transit and storage time prior to your purchase, the battery charge may have depleted. To ensure proper operation, check the battery level and connect the battery charger if not fully charged. -
Page 8: Keys To Using This Manual
Keys to using this manual Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis- tently throughout this manual, they are as follows: Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button. Hold: is used after Press actions when a button needs to be held in position for an extended period of time, typically several sec- onds. -
Page 9: Remote Control Information
Remote Control Information Internal Antenna Display Function Button Command Buttons Mini-USB Port Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving information Display Status screen - the upper portion of the display contains status icons for the System, Remote Start and Remote Control. Text field - the lower portion of display - shows the Clock, Runtime or Temperature during Remote Start, as well as Command confirmations, Page messages and programming... - Page 10 Control Center Control button Status LED The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from your system. It consists of: The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication. The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
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Page 11: Status Screen Icons
Status Screen Icons Status Screen Icons Text Field The table below describes all the status screen icons. Icon Description Locked: The system is locked. Locked: The system is Locked in Valet. Unlocked: The system is Unlocked. Unlocked: The system is Unlocked in Valet. Remote start is active, the engine is running. - Page 12 Icon Description Smart Start is On; Remote Start is On. Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Smart Start is On; Remote Start is Off. Manual Transmission Start mode is enabled, the engine can be started Displays the vehicle interior temperature On during Remote Start after performing the Defogger On command On during Trunk channel activation...
- Page 13 Icon Description Bars indicate battery level is Full, ¾,½,¼ or Empty On while the remote control is transmitting a command On while the remote control is receiving a message On with Out of Range fault tone to indicate the remote failed to receive a command confirmation Pager on: The remote will wake up to listen for messages Pager off: The remote will not wake up to listen for messages...
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Page 14: Using Your System
Using your System Commands and Confirmations Commands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system features and are performed by pressing one of the Command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized features and request reports. -
Page 15: Responder Lcd Command Table
Responder LCD Command table DIRECT Level ACCESS Button LOCK SILENT LOCK UNLOCK SILENT UNLOCK REMOTE VALET CAR FINDER REMOTE START RUNTIME RESET TIMER MODE SMART START REAR DEFOG- AUX/TRUNK AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 RELEASE FUNCTION SHIFT CABIN RUNTIME TEMPERATURE... -
Page 16: Basic Commands (Direct Access)
Basic commands (Direct Access) Lock Press and release 6:30 The doors lock and the horn honks (if connected) and parking lights flash once. The text and beeps play to confirm LOCKED and the System Status Icons update. If Valet mode* is On the doors lock and the text and tone play. -
Page 17: Aux/Trunk
AUX/Trunk Press and hold The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec- onds. The text and tones play to confirm. TRUNK Remote Start Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and parking lights turn On and the text and tones play, REMOTE START ON... -
Page 18: Advanced Commands: (Level 1)
Advanced commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button 1 time. level 1 Silent Lock Press and release The doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The text plays to confirm and the System Status icons up- SILENT LOCKED date. -
Page 19: Runtime Reset
Runtime Reset Press and release If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The text and tones play to confirm. The text field will update RUNTIME if set to display runtime. Note Remote Start must be On to use this feature. -
Page 20: Advanced Commands: (Level 2)
Advanced commands: (Level 2) Press and release the button 2 times. Remote Valet level 2 Press and release Enters (or if On, exits) Valet Mode. The text and beeps (1 for VALET On, 2 for Off) play to confirm and the System Status icons update. See Valet Mode for more details. -
Page 21: Runtime Remaining
Runtime Remaining Press and hold the button Requests the remaining Remote start runtime and temporarily displays it in the text field. Note Remote Start must be On to use this feature. * See”Remote and System Operations” on page 35 for details. ©... -
Page 22: Advanced Commands: (Level 3)
Advanced commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button 3 times. Car finder level 3 Press and release The horn emits one long honk and the parking lights flash for 10 seconds. The text and beeps play to confirm. The CAR FINDER parking light flashes stop if Locked or Unlocked while Car Finder is in progress. -
Page 23: Advanced Commands: (Level 4)
Advanced commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button 4 times. AUX 4 level 4 Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 4 output. The AUX CHANNEL text and On tones or Off tones play to confirm. Defogger* Press and release Activates the vehicle Defogger circuit (if connected) while Remote Start... -
Page 24: Responder Lcd Configuration
Responder LCD configuration Operations of the Responder LCD and how it communicates mes- sages are set in the configuration Main Menu. Navigating menus and options Navigating menus and features, changing options, and exiting are performed using the remote control buttons. The following instructions discuss how to access and configure the settings. -
Page 25: Main Menu
Main Menu The following Main Menu list of features is available for configuration of the remote control. Setup Remote menu: Keypad Lock Options: AUTO When , the buttons do not lock and always perform a com- mand when pressed. When set to , the remote buttons AUTO lock after a 20 second lapse between buttons presses to prevent... -
Page 26: Remote Start Info
Off after 72 hours if the remote control is not used during this period. Just press any button to resume system monitoring. When set to it wakes up every few seconds to listen for pages from the system. When set to it does not wake up to receive remote start or factory alarm trigger pages. -
Page 27: Runtime Alert
Runtime Alert Options: The main unit will send a page to alert you when the runtime is about to expire. When set to , an alert is generated when the Remote Start Time-out message is received. When , no alert output is emitted for the message. Car 2 Options: HOME... -
Page 28: Button Beep
Button Beep Options: When set to , the remote will emit a beep as confirmation of a button press. When set to , beeps are not emitted for button presses. System Type Options: Selects the type of system, namely; Security or Remote Keyless Entry to which the remote has been paired, and adjusts the text and main menu accordingly. -
Page 29: Pair Remote
Pair Remote Remote pairing is a process where the Responder LCD remote, and the in-vehicle system learn the other’s encrypted identification, securing communication between the two from intruders. Note: Remotes are pre-programmed from the factory. Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new remote Turn the key to the On position. -
Page 30: Demo Mode
Demo mode: Demo Mode plays a pre-selected group of animations as a demon- stration tool to show friends or family. Running Demo mode shortens the battery life over time if used excessively: : The remote will display a selection of icons on SINGLE SILENT the status screen without beeps and tones then stop : The remote will display a selection of icons on... -
Page 31: System Features
System Features Factory Alarm Trigger Notification: This system has an optional input that can be connected to the horn circuit. If the vehicle has a factory alarm controlled by the lock/un lock keyless entry system, the remote reports when the factory alarm is triggered - the remote screen dis- plays the alarm icon and “alarm door open”... -
Page 32: Remote Start Features
Remote Start Features Pit Stop Mode To exit vehicle with engine running The system keeps the engine running during short trips into the house or convenience store. To perform Pit Stop: With the engine running, set the parking brake and release the foot brake. -
Page 33: Remote Start Safe-Lock
Remote Start Safe-lock Remote start safe-lock makes sure the doors are locked while the en- gine is running and after, even if they are unlocked when remote start is activated. Door locks may require additional parts and labor. Disabling Remote Start Remote start can be disabled by moving the Toggle Switch to the Off position. - Page 34 Timer Mode operation Activation begins a countdown timer as set by the installer (de- fault 3 hours). When the timer expires the engine starts and the message is sent to the remote control. When the REMOTE START ON Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, the REMOTE START OFF message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts.
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Page 35: Temperature Reporting
Temperature Reporting During Remote start the vehicle interior is checked regularly for tem- perature changes. If a change in temperature is detected this report will be sent to the remote for display. Each time the remote receives this report it will beep, update, and display the newest temperature information using the Temperature Gauge icon. -
Page 36: Turbo Timer Mode
Timer Mode, press the optional dash mounted activation button or send the Timer Mode command from the Advanced Start menu screen). The parking lights flash 5 times to confirm MTS mode en- able and the remote start activates the ignition outputs. The text and beeps play to confirm. -
Page 37: Remote Start Error
Remote Start Error For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. Refer to the table below for the screens and parking light flashes that will identify the configuration issue and resolution. Flashes * Possible Fault Solution Brake on... -
Page 38: Remote And System Operations
Remote and System Operations Passive Locking* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive Lock- ing countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 seconds the horn honks once. At 30 seconds the system Locks itself. Anytime before the system Locks you can re-enter the vehicle to load or unload items and, after closing passive Locking resumes. -
Page 39: Valet Mode
Valet Mode Valet mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet command or manually using the vehicle key and the control button. When entered, the optional Failsafe Starter Kill is defeated while the convenience features still operate normally. Lock and Unlock commands still lock and unlock the doors while the text and beeps play to confirm. -
Page 40: Out Of Range
Out of Range Each time a command is performed the remote will expect a com- mand confirmation from the system. If a command confirmation is not received the out-of-range icon ( ) and a fault tone will play as an alert. -
Page 41: 1-Way Companion Remote Control
1-way Companion Remote Control Command Buttons Function Button Direct Access Level Button LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Lock Silent Lock (Panic) Unlock Silent Unlock Remote Valet Car Finder Remote Start Runtime Timer Start Smart Start Defogger Reset Aux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2... -
Page 42: Accessing Commands
Using the 1 way companion remote The companion 1 way remote commands the system features as shown in the previous table, but without the message display of the Responder LCD remote. Horn honks and parking light flashes are used to indicate that a command has been received and activated as de- scribed in the “Basic commands (Direct Access)”... -
Page 43: Programming
Programming To enter; hold the button for 8 seconds, the remote emits one long beep and turns the LED on, the programming main menu has been accessed. To save and exit, press and release the button to go back to the main menu, and repeat to exit. -
Page 44: Battery Information (1-Way)
Battery Information (1-Way) The 1- way companion remote is powered by one 3V coin cell lithium battery (P/N CR-2032) that will last approximately one year under normal use. Low Battery Alerts When disarming the system using a remote with a low battery the siren emits one additional chirp as an alert even if confirmation chirps are programmed off. -
Page 45: System Expansion Options
System Expansion Options Controlling two vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LCD and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver. See Owner Recognition for details. - Page 46 Auxiliary Channels The Auxiliary Channel outputs of this system can activate many of the convenience features found in today’s vehicles. Once a command is performed to activate a convenience feature the Responder LCD displays text that matches the feature. The system installer can clarify if any of the below listed features are compatible with your vehicle.
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Page 47: Battery Information (Responder Lcd)
Battery Information (Responder LCD) The Responder LCD remote control is powered by an internal re- chargeable battery that can be serviced only through an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder LCD remote control with many years of trouble free operation. -
Page 48: Battery Life
several beeps play on the Responder LCD remote to indicate the bat- tery needs to be charged. Important To preserve power at critically low battery levels the Responder LCD turns the pager off and stops receiving messages from the system. It will continue to command the system until the battery can be charged. -
Page 49: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms Document Terminology Control Module The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system’s functions. Responder LCD (2- A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- way Remote Control) tions of your system and receives messages and pages from the system. -
Page 50: 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 51 Control Center To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its an- tenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210.
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Page 52: Warning! Safety First
Warning! Safety First Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal. Installation Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any questions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600. - Page 53 Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to: Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no one is standing in front or behind the vehicle. Only remote start on a flat surface Have the parking brake fully engaged WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/emer- gency brake properly functions.
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Page 54: Interference
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPER- ATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMME- DIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED Directed DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE IN- STALLED REMOTE START MODULE. -
Page 55: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty
Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereaf- ter the “unit”), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated 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 profession-... - Page 56 OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER’S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.