AstroStart RS-655 User manual

Model RS-655
Owner’s Guide
GRS655 2013-08

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. 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.
(U.S. only)
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of keyless entry with remote start.
Your system contains everything you need.
s Responder LCD remote control with SST technology for superior
range and reliability (p/n 655-TX)
s 1-way Companion remote control (p/n AFRS-1553)
s AC adapter for charging your remote control (p/n 8602T)
s Owner’s guide
s Warranty registration card

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.
Your Warranty
Your Responder LCD system comes with a warranty. Please make sure
you receive the warranty registration card and proof of purchase from
your dealer indicating the product was installed by an authorized
Directed dealer. You can validate it online at www.prodregister.com/
directed or complete and return the warranty registration card.

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 .......................................................... 12
Fault Condition Alerts......................................................................... 12
Basic commands (Direct Access) ......................................................................... 13
Lock ................................................................................................. 13
Unlock.............................................................................................. 13
AUX/Trunk........................................................................................ 14
Remote Start...................................................................................... 14
Advanced commands: (Level 1) .......................................................................... 15
Silent Lock......................................................................................... 15
AUX 1.............................................................................................. 15
Runtime Reset .................................................................................... 16
Temp Request .................................................................................... 16
Advanced commands: (Level 2) .......................................................................... 17
Remote Valet .................................................................................... 17
AUX 2.............................................................................................. 17
Timer Start* ...................................................................................... 17
Runtime Remaining ............................................................................ 18
Advanced commands: (Level 3) .......................................................................... 19
Smart Start*...................................................................................... 19
AUX 3.............................................................................................. 19
Advanced commands: (Level 4) .......................................................................... 20
AUX 4.............................................................................................. 20
Defogger* ........................................................................................ 20
Responder LCD configuration ............................................................................. 21
Navigating menus and options............................................................ 21
Button operation ................................................................................ 21
Access menu items ............................................................................ 21
Main Menu....................................................................................................... 22
Setup Remote menu:........................................................................... 22
Remote Start Info ............................................................................... 23
Runtime Alert..................................................................................... 24
Car 2............................................................................................... 24
Screen Color..................................................................................... 24
Temp Unit ......................................................................................... 24
Button Beep....................................................................................... 25

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 ................................................................................... 29
Key Takeover..................................................................................... 29
Remote Start Safe-lock ........................................................................ 30
Disabling Remote Start ....................................................................... 30
Advanced Start ................................................................................. 30
Temperature Reporting........................................................................ 32
Remote Start Time-out Alert.................................................................. 32
Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) ................................................ 32
Turbo Timer Mode.............................................................................. 33
Remote Start Error.............................................................................. 34
Remote and System Operations.......................................................................... 35
Passive Locking*................................................................................ 35
Auto Re-Locking* ............................................................................... 35
Valet Mode ....................................................................................... 36
Power Save....................................................................................... 36
Rapid Resume ................................................................................... 36
Automatic Remote Updates ................................................................. 36
Out of Range .................................................................................... 37
No Remote Output............................................................................. 37
Feature not Available ......................................................................... 37
1-way Companion Remote Control..................................................................... 38
Accessing Commands ........................................................................ 39
Button Auto Lock................................................................................ 39
Car Select......................................................................................... 39
Programming .................................................................................... 40
Battery Information (1-Way) ................................................................ 41
Low Battery Alerts .............................................................................. 41
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 41
System Expansion Options................................................................................. 42
Battery Information (Responder LCD) ..................................................................44
Battery Life........................................................................................ 45
Glossary of Terms.............................................................................................. 46
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 47
Warning! Safety First......................................................................................... 49

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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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. “Bat-
tery Information (Responder LCD)” on page 44 and “Status Screen
Icons” on page 8 for more information about the battery.
Charging the remote control:
1. Plug the AC adapter into a 110V AC outlet. Insert the mini-USB
connector into the mini-USB port located on the side of the
remote control (“Responder LCD 2-Way” on page 4). The text
field will display CHARGE to indicate the remote control is
charging (The remote remains operational while charging and
can command the system).
2. Once fully charged the text field will display FULL .
3. The remote control is then ready for use. Disconnect the mini-
USB end from the remote control first and then the AC adapter
from the AC outlet.
Note If the battery is excessively depleted when the charger is
connected, functionality may be delayed while it charges to
the minimum voltage required to operate the display, after
which normal charging resumes.

At a Glance
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Keys to using this manual
Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis-
tently throughout this manual, they are as follows:
s Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button.
s 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.
s LOCKED this style denotes the text which appears in the text field
portion of the Display during operations described in the manual.
s Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and
can be located through the table of contents.
s An asterisk (*) when used after a word or phrase denotes that
additional details can be found in related sections usually noted
at the bottom of the page or end of the section.

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Remote Control Information
Command
Buttons
Display
Function Button
Mini-USB Port
Internal
Antenna
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
menus
Command buttons (4) Used to perform Locking, Unlocking, auxiliary channel and
remote start commands
Function button Used to access function levels for commands, configura-
tion menus for programming, Car Selection, and to request
reports.
Mini-USB Port The battery charger plugs into this port.

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Control Center
Status LED Control button
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:
s The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication.
s The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
s The Control button, for placing the system into Valet Mode* and
to perform the Emergency Override** operation.
* See “Remote and System Operations” on page 35 for details.
** See “System Features” on page 28 for details.

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Status Screen Icons
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Text Field
Status Screen
Icons
The table below describes all the status screen icons.
Icon Description
System Status
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
Remote start is active, the engine is running.
Timer mode is On; Remote Start is On.
Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Timer mode is
enabled: Remote Start is Off

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Icon Description
Remote Start
+
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
On during the Factory Security Full Trigger output (see System
Features)
On during Fault Report to indicate a Door is open when
locking.
On when remote is set to command the system programmed
as Car 1*
On when remote is set to command the system programmed
as Car 2*

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Icon Description
Remote Control Status
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
The remote will Vibrate when messages are received
The remote will emit Beeps and Tones when messages are
received
Text field Displays the Clock, Runtime, Temperature, message text and
feature menus
On after the Garage Open** message has been received.
On after the Garage Closed** message has been received.
* This icon not present until the Car 2 is turned on in the Setup Re-
mote configuration menu.
** This icon not present until the remote is paired with an optional
garage door opener.

Commands
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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.
Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated
first by horn honks and parking light flashes, and then by Text, Icons
and beeps or tones on the remote control. A description of each
feature confirmation is found in the following Basic command and
Advanced command sections.
Performing Commands
Perform Basic commands by pressing one of the command buttons
while in the Direct Access level. Direct access is available while the
text field displays the Clock, Temperature or Runtime. Perform Ad-
vanced commands by pressing one of the command buttons after ac-
cessing one of the Function Levels. Function Levels are available when
the text field displays LEVEL 1,2,3 or 4.
Advanced command example: Silent Lock
1. Press the button once to access Function Level 1, the text
field will display LEVEL 1 .
2. Press the button while LEVEL 1 text is still on to perform the
Silent Lock command.
3. The Responder LCD remote will display SILENT LOCKED in the
text field and update the status screen icons.

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Responder LCD Command table
Button
Level DIRECT
ACCESS X 1 X 2 X 3 X 4
LOCK SILENT LOCK
UNLOCK SILENT UNLOCK REMOTE VALET CAR FINDER
REMOTE START RUNTIME RESET TIMER MODE SMART START REAR DEFOG-
GER
AUX/TRUNK
RELEASE
AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4
FUNCTION SHIFT CABIN
TEMPERATURE
REQUEST
(2-WAY ONLY)
RUNTIME
CHECK
(2-WAY ONLY)
Fault Condition Alerts
If, when performing a command, a condition exists that does not al-
low activation of a Remote Start feature the REMOTE START ERROR text
and a fault tone will play.
Remote Start features are not available when the Remote Start status
is incorrect when the command is received. (Example: Runtime reset
command received when remote start is off)
Refer to the notes included in the command descriptions that address
these faults or go to “Remote Start Error” on page 34 under “Re-
mote Start Features” on page 29.

Commands
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Basic commands (Direct Access)
Lock
Press and release
The doors lock and the horn honks (if connected) and
parking lights flash once. The LOCKED text and beeps play to confirm
and the System Status Icons update. If Valet mode* is On the doors
lock and the VALET text and tone play. Exit Valet mode to Lock the
system normally.
If the door was open when locking, you are notified of an active zone
immediately after locking the system. The horn in the vehicle “honks”
again. The 2-way remote control sounds a short “error” tone, and the
LCD displays the door icon.
Note: the optional door input and horn honk must be connected for
the system to give notification.
To Lock and Panic
Press and hold
The system Locks (or Locks in Valet) and, after 2 seconds, sounds
the horn and flashes the parking lights. The PANIC text displays
and horn honks to confirm. Press the or button to stop the
output.
Unlock
Press and release
The doors unlock (if connected), and the horn honks (if connected)
and parking lights flash twice. The UNLOCKED text and beeps play to
confirm and the system status icons update. If Valet mode* is On the
doors unlock and the VALET text and tone play.
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AUX/Trunk
Press and hold
The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec-
onds. The TRUNK text and tones play to confirm.
Remote Start
Press and release
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and
parking lights turn On and the REMOTE START ON text and tones play,
or the engine and parking lights turn Off and the REMOTE START OFF
text and tones play to confirm, the Remote Start status icons update.
The icon will display in the status screen and the text field will
display the Runtime, Temperature or Clock as programmed. If Remote
Start fails to activate, REMOTE START ERROR text and a fault tone play
while the parking lights flash to identify the reason.
*“Remote Start Error” on page 34 under “Remote Start Features”
on page 29.
For Manual transmission vehicles see “Manual Transmission Start
(MTS mode)” on page 32 in the Remote Start Features section
for more details.

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Advanced commands: (Level 1)
Press and release the button 1 time.
Silent Lock
Press and release
The doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The
SILENT LOCKED text plays to confirm and the System Status icons up-
date. Valet mode* message may be received.
Silent UnLock
Press and release
The doors unlock (if connected), and the parking lights flash twice.
The SILENT UNLOCK text plays to confirm and the System Status icons
update.
AUX 1
Press and release
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1 output. The AUX CHANNEL
text and On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
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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
RUNTIME text and tones play to confirm. The text field will update
if set to display runtime.
Note Remote Start must be On to use this feature.
Temp Request
Press and hold the button
Requests the vehicle’s interior temperature and temporarily displays it
via status screen icon and text field.
* See”Remote and System Operations” on page 35 for details.

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Advanced commands: (Level 2)
Press and release the button 2 times.
Remote Valet
Press and release
Enters (or if On, exits) Valet Mode. The VALET text and beeps (1 for
On, 2 for Off) play to confirm and the System Status icons update.
See Valet Mode for more details.
AUX 2
Press and release
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 2 output. The AUX CHANNEL
text and On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
Timer Start*
Press and release
Activates (or if On, deactivates) Timer Start. The parking lights
flash quickly four times for On and slowly four times for Off. The
TIMER START ON or TIMER START OFF text and beeps play to con-
firm and the Remote start status icons update.
Note System needs to be Locked or Timer Start will not start the
engine.
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