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Automate 5204A Owner's Manual

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Since its inception, Directed has had one
purpose, to provide consumers with the fin-
est vehicle security and car stereo prod-
ucts and accessories available. The recipient
of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards
in the field of advanced electronic technology.
Quality Directed products are sold and ser-
viced throughout North America and around
the world.
Call (800) 274-0200 for more information
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© 2012 Directed. All rights reserved.
www.automatecarsecurity.com
Vista, CA 92081
Directed is committed to delivering world-
class quality products and services that excite
and delight our customers.
G5204A 2012-12
O W N E R' S
Vehicle Security System
G U I D E
MOD EL
5204A

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  • Page 1 © 2012 Directed. All rights reserved. G5204A 2012-12 www.automatecarsecurity.com MOD EL Vista, CA 92081 Directed is committed to delivering world- O W N E R’ S G U I D E 5204A class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers.

  • Page 2: What You Get

    Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and security system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many fea- tures. Please visit: www.automatecarsecurity.com – For general and additional guide information.

  • 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 ....................3 Keys to using this manual ..............3 Responder LE 2-Way ................... 4 Using your System ....................6 Commands and Confirmations .............. 6 Performing Commands ................. 6 Remote Control Command table ............7 Basic Commands (Direct Access) ................8 Arm ....................
  • Page 5 Rapid Resume ................... 22 Automatic Remote Updates ..............22 Out of Range ..................23 No Remote Output ................23 Feature not Available ................. 23 System Expansion Options ................. 24 Battery Information .................... 25 Battery Disposal ................25 Glossary of Terms ....................26 Patent Information .....................

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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 7: Responder Le 2-Way

    Responder LE 2-Way Internal Antenna Transmit LED Confirmation LEDs Command Buttons Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information Transmit LED Active when transmitting information Command buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, auxiliary channel and remote start commands Confirmation LEDs** Each button has an associated LED next to it that is active during related operations.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: 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 security and remote start fea- tures while Advanced commands control more specialized features and request reports.

  • Page 10: Remote Control Command Table

    Remote Control Command table Press and Release Shift (Press/release Press/Hold Action “AUX” first) for 2 secs. Button Silent Arm Arm, Panic and Car Finder Disarm Silent Disarm No Function Shift* Sensor Bypass Trunk release Remote Start Runtime Reset No Function * Advanced commands are performed by pressing and releasing the button prior to pressing one of the other command buttons to perform an associated action.

  • Page 11: Basic Commands (Direct Access)

    Basic Commands (Direct Access) Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash once. The Arm LED and beeps play to confirm. If Valet mode* is On, the doors lock and the Arm LED, a fault tone plays.

  • Page 12: Trunk Release

    4 or 5 fault tones play to alert of the report. Trunk Release Press and hold AUX The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec- onds. The Aux LED and tones play to confirm. Remote Start Press and release Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter.
  • Page 13 function, instead the vehicle shuts down when the vehicle door is opened and the car needs to be started as normal. “Remote and System Operations” on page 21 “Alarm Features” on page 14 ** See “Remote Start Faults” on page 19 *** See Manual Transmission Start For Manual transmission vehicles see...

  • Page 14: Advanced Commands

    Advanced Commands: Press and release the once, followed quickly (within 2 seconds) by pressing and releasing another command button. Silent Arm Press and release , then press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once.

  • Page 15: Runtime Reset

    Sensor Bypass off: The Parking lights flash 1 time. The Arm LED and 1 beep play to confirm. Sensors are fully operational. Note System needs to be armed to perform Sensor Bypass. Perform arm command any time to turn Sensor Bypass Off. Runtime Reset Press and release , then press and release...

  • Page 16: Sensor Adjust

    Press/hold the remote until the transmit LED turns on solid. The siren emits one sound to confirm learning. Note: the 2-way remote confirms by playing tones as well. Repeat for each remote control to be learned (up to four) Turn the ignition off or wait 60 seconds to exit learning, the siren emits 2 sounds to confirm.

  • Page 17: Alarm Features

    Alarm Features Normal Arm Protection Status LED: The Control Center Status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active. Starter Kill: The Failsafe starter kill relay prevents the engine from starting Note May require additional parts and installation Sensor triggers: The shock sensor can distinguish minor impacts from major impacts to the vehicle exterior.

  • Page 18: Full Trigger

    Full Trigger An alarm Full Trigger will sound the siren and flash the parking lights for 30 seconds while sending a Full Trigger message to the remote control. The LED’s flash and siren tones play for 30 seconds Emergency Override The following procedure disarms the system when a programmed re- mote is not available.

  • Page 19: Nuisance Prevention (Npc)

    the alarm is disarmed via the remote control, siren chirps, parking light and control center LED flashes. The siren chirps 4 times (or 5 times if NPC On*), the parking lights flash 3 times, and the control center LED flashes in groups to indicate the last two zones that were triggered (see Table of Zones).

  • Page 20: 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 21: Remote Start Time-Out Alert

    Remote Start Time-out Alert During remote start a message is sent three minutes before and again at one minute before the engine turns off. The Remote Start LED flashes and several tones play as an alert to reset the runtime if desired. Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) When installed into a manual transmission vehicle, the system requires that the MTS mode is properly set when parking.

  • Page 22: Remote Start Faults

    With the engine running, set the parking brake (see previous information for manual transmission vehicles). Press the optional dash mounted activation button. The parking lights turn on and the remote start activates the igni- tion outputs. The Remote Start LED and On tones play to confirm. Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running.
  • Page 23 Flashes * Possible Fault Solution None Alarm is triggered Disarm or reset alarm * Refers to the number of parking light flashes. © 2012 Directed. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Remote And System Operations

    Remote and System Operations Passive Arming* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive arming countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 sec- onds the siren then chirps once. At 30 seconds the system arms itself. Anytime before the system arms you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive arm- ing resumes.

  • Page 25: Valet Mode

    Valet Mode Valet mode can be entered and exited by using the vehicle key and the control button. When entered, the alarm functions are defeated while the convenience features still operate normally. Arm and Disarm commands lock and unlock the doors. The Responder LE emits the Arm in Valet and Disarm in Valet output as described for Arm and Disarm in the Basic Commands section.

  • Page 26: Out Of Range

    Out of Range Each time a command is performed the Responder LE will expect a command confirmation from the system. If a command confirmation is not received the transmit LED flashes and a long fault tone plays as an alert. No Remote Output Occasionally when a command is performed the remote may not generate a command confirmation output or Out of Range output.

  • Page 27: System Expansion Options

    System Expansion Options Owner recognition The system can be configured to recognize the remote used when disarming and change selected features to match the remote users preferences. Memory seat adjustment, siren chirps, passive arming, alarm output duration can all be custom set for each remote user at the time of installation.

  • Page 28: Battery Information

    12, 24 or 60 minute run time. Your system can be programmed to al- low the vehicle to run for 12, 24 or 60 minutes when remote started. It can also be setup to minute increments by your authorized installer. Parking lights flashing or constant.

  • Page 29: 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 LE (2-way A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- Remote Control) tions of your system and receives messages and pages from the system.

  • Page 30: Patent Information

    Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: Remote Start Patents: 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448; 6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783 Vehicle Security Patents: 5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576; 5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933;...

  • Page 31: 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 32 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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.

  • Page 35: Interference

    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 36: 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 professionally...
  • Page 37 ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM 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.

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