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The company behind Clifford Auto Security ® Systems is Directed. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 pat- ents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology.
Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600 (U.S.
Contents Important information ..................1 Getting Started ....................3 Keys to using this manual ..............3 Remote Control ....................4 Control Center ....................4 Using your System ....................5 Commanding the system ............... 5 Performing Commands ................. 5 Remote Control Command table ............6 Basic Commands (Direct Access) ................
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Turbo Timer Mode ................19 Remote Start Faults ................20 Remote and System Operations ................21 Passive Locking ................. 21 Auto Re-locking ................21 Valet Mode ..................22 Power Save ..................22 Rapid Resume ................... 22 Car Select ..................22 System Expansion Options .................
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 •...
Remote Control Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting information Transmit LED Active when transmitting information Command buttons (4) Used to perform locking, unlocking, auxiliary channel and remote start commands Used to access function levels for commands, configuration Function button menus for programming and Car Selection Control Center The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front...
Using your System Commanding the system 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 keyless entry and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized fea- tures.
Remote Control Command table Basic Advanced Commands Commands Function Function Function Function Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Direct Access Level Button Lock Silent Lock Unlock Silent Unlock Remote Valet Car Finder Remote Start Reset Runtime Timer Start Smart Start Defogger AUX/Trunk...
Basic Commands (Direct Access) Lock Press and release Doors lock (if connected), the horn honks** once and the parking lights flash one time. To Lock and Panic Press and hold To lock the system, then activate Panic. For Panic to be effective, the optional horn honk feature must be connected.
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button one time first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. The transmit LED illuminates in sets of single flashes to indicate Level 1. Silent Lock Press and release The doors lock (if connected), without horn honks.* Silent Unlock Press and release Doors unlock (if connected), without horn honks.*...
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) Press and release the button two times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. The transmit LED illuminates in sets of double flashes to indicate Level 2. Remote Valet Press and release Enters (or if On, exits) Valet Mode. The Control Center LED turns on and off accordingly, and prevents doors from locking passively.
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button three times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. The transmit LED illuminates in sets of triple flashes to indicate Level 3. Car finder Press and release The horn emits one long honk and the parking lights flash for 10 sec- onds.
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button four times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. The transmit LED illuminates in sets of quadruple flashes to indicate Level 4. Defogger* Press and release Activates the vehicle Defogger circuit (if connected) while Remote Start is activated and the parking lights flash 3 times.
Remote Control Configuration The remote controls have operations that can be configured to a user’s personal preferences. The following instruction will direct you through the available programming options for both remote controls. Remote Programming To Enter Programming: Press and hold the button for 8 seconds, the transmit LED turns on to indicate the Main Menu is accessed.
Press the button. Wait several seconds as the remote generates a security encryp- tion and sends it to the Control Center. The horn honks to indicate Pairing is complete. If pairing is not successful press and release the button once and then repeat steps 6 and 7.
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Feature Button Press Single Flash Double Flash Button Beeps Car 2 Car 2 On Car 2 Off * * Indicates default setting. Keypad Lock Options: Off, Auto When Off, the buttons do not lock and always perform a com- mand when pressed. When set to Auto, the remote buttons lock after a 20 second lapse between button presses to prevent unin- tentional operations.
Emergency Override The override feature allows you to select a specific number of presses needed to disable the system. If the override button has been programmed to a new number of presses by your authorized dealer, that number should be indicated as follows.
Remote Start Features Key Takeover When you are ready to drive The system keeps the engine running until the vehicle is ready to be driven. To perform Key Takeover: Unlock the system and enter the vehicle, do not step on the foot brake.
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Precautions for the Advanced Start features: • Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area away from windows and doors that lead into inhabited spaces. • Lock the vehicle, the engine will not start unless the doors are locked. • Only one Advanced start feature can be enabled at any given time.
Note The temperature and battery thresholds can be changed by an authorized Directed dealer if a higher or lower threshold is desired. Pit Stop Mode To exit vehicle with engine running The system keeps the engine running during short trips into the house or convenience store.
For Pit Stop or Turbo Timer mode (to leave the engine running after locking), open the driver door. Release the foot brake. As long as the engine is running there is no time limit to perform this step. Within 20 seconds of foot brake release, press any command button on the remote, after 20 seconds return to Step 2 (For Turbo Timer Mode, press the optional dash mounted activation button or send the Timer Mode command.
Note Turbo Timer must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer. Note For Turbo Timer mode on manual transmission vehicles fol- low the directions in the Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) section with the door open and in step 3 send the Timer Mode command from the remote control.
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 siren then chirps once. At 30 seconds the system activates itself.
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. Use the following steps to manually enter and exit Valet Mode: Turn the ignition switch On and then Off Immediately press and release the control button once The control center LED turns On when entering and Off when exiting.
System Expansion Options Controlling two vehicles (Car Select) The remote controls can control systems in two different vehicles sav- ing the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver.
The remote controls are powered by 1 coin cell battery (CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing you with many years of trouble free operation.
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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;...
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 func- tions. Remote Control A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- tions of your system.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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...
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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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