Auto Mate 5304A User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL
5304A
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
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Vista, CA 92081 Directed is committed to delivering world-
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Vehicle Security System
QRG5304A BL 2012-06
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security and
remote start 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. For any additional questions please
contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-
753-0600 (U.S. only). Additional support is also available at: http://
support.directed.com.
Additional Guide Information
Only basic commands, features and essential information are covered
in this compact guide. Your product has many advanced features
which are not discussed here, please consult the expanded online
version for these at: www.automatecarsecurity.com. Most sections in
this guide also contain additional information which can be found in
the expanded online version.
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of security with remote start. Your
system contains everything you need.
s LCD remote control, 2-way with Supercode technology for supe-
rior range and reliability (p/n 7351A)
s Companion remote control, 1-way (p/n 7142A)
s AC adapter for charging your remote control (p/n 8602T)

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 LC 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. Please validate it online at www.prodregister.com/
automate or complete and return the warranty registration card.
Getting Started
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.
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. The text field displays 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 displays FULL .

Contents
Responder LC 2-Way........................................................................................... 2
Status Screen Icons.............................................................................................. 4
Using your System............................................................................................... 7
Commands and Confirmations .............................................................. 7
Performing Commands ......................................................................... 7
Responder LC Command table .............................................................. 8
Fault Condition Alerts........................................................................... 8
Basic Commands (Direct Access) .......................................................................... 9
Arm ................................................................................................... 9
Disarm ............................................................................................... 9
AUX/Trunk........................................................................................ 10
Remote Start...................................................................................... 10
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) ......................................................................... 11
Silent Arm......................................................................................... 11
AUX 1.............................................................................................. 11
Runtime Reset .................................................................................... 12
Temp Request .................................................................................... 12
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) ......................................................................... 13
Sensor Bypass................................................................................... 13
Remote Valet .................................................................................... 13
AUX 2.............................................................................................. 13
Timer Start ........................................................................................ 14
Runtime Remaining ............................................................................ 14
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) ......................................................................... 15
Sensor Silent Arm .............................................................................. 15
AUX 3.............................................................................................. 15
Smart Start........................................................................................ 16
Alarm Report..................................................................................... 16
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) ......................................................................... 17
Full Silent Arm ................................................................................... 17
AUX 4.............................................................................................. 17
Defogger .......................................................................................... 17
1-way Companion Remote Control.....................................................................18
Battery Information (Responder LC)..................................................................... 19
Battery Information (1-Way) ................................................................ 19
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 19
Patent Information ............................................................................................. 20
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 20
Warning! Safety First.........................................................................................22
Limited lifetime consumer warranty..................................................................... 25

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Responder LC 2-Way
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, Siren, Alarm zones, 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 arming, disarming, 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
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:
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” in online guide.
** See “Alarm Features” in online guide.

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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
Armed: The system is Armed, the alarm is enabled.
Locked: The system is Locked in Valet, the alarm is disabled.
Disarmed: The system is Disarmed, the alarm is disabled.
Unlocked: The system is Unlocked in Valet, the alarm is dis-
abled.
Siren Status
Siren is disabled for sensor triggers; remote is paged for all trig-
gers (Sensor Silent Arm).
+ ALL Siren is disabled for all triggers; remote is paged for all triggers
(Full Silent Arm).
Remote Start
Remote start is active, the engine is running.
Timer Start is On; Remote Start is On.
Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Timer Start 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
Zone Status
On during Warn-away and Full Trigger message output
On during Trunk Zone Full Trigger output and Aux/Trunk
channel activation
On during Fault Report to indicate the Trunk is open and
bypassed when arming
On during a Sensor Zone Full Trigger output
On during Fault Report to indicate a Sensor is active and
bypassed when arming
On during the Door Zone Full Trigger output
On during Fault Report to indicate a Door is open and
bypassed when arming
On during a Hood Zone Full Trigger output
On during Fault Report to indicate the Hood is open and
bypassed when arming
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.

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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 security and remote start fea-
tures while Advanced commands control more specialized features
and request reports.
Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated
first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by Text, Icons
and beeps or tones on the remote control. A description of each fea-
ture confirmation is found in the Basic Commands section. See online
guide for Advanced Commands section.
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 first accessing one of the Function Levels and
then pressing one of the command buttons while within a level. Func-
tion Levels are available when the text field displays LEVEL 1,2,3 or
4.
Advanced command example: Silent Arm
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 Arm command.
3. The Responder LC remote will display SILENT ARMED in the
text field and update the status screen icons.

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Responder LC Command table
Button
Level Direct Access x 1
LEVEL 1
x 2
LEVEL 2
x 3
LEVEL 3
x 4
LEVEL 4
Arm/Lock
(Panic)
Silent Arm Sensor
Bypass
Sensor Silent
Arm
Full Silent
Arm
Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder
Remote Start Runtime
Reset
Timer Start Smart Start Defogger
A U XAux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4
Advance Level
Change Car
(3s), Enter
programming
(8s)
Temperature
Check
Runtime
Remaining
Alarm
Report
Fault Condition Alerts
If, when performing a command, a condition exists that does not
allow activation of an Alarm feature* or Remote Start feature**,
the NOT AVAILABLE or REMOTE START ERROR text and a fault tone will
play.
* See this section and “Feature not Available” in online guide.
** See this section and “Remote Start Error” in online guide.

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Basic Commands (Direct Access)
Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren
chirps and parking lights flash once. The ARMED 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
arm the alarm normally.
If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the
Trigger Zone Fault report** plays.
To Arm and Panic
Press and hold
The alarm Arms (or Locks in Valet) and, after 2 seconds, sounds
the siren and flashes the parking lights. The PANIC text and
siren tones play to confirm. Press the or button to stop
the output.
Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps
and parking lights flash twice. The DISARM 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.
More than 2 siren chirps and remote beeps indicate a trigger has oc-
curred. The DISARM text is replaced by the Alarm report.**
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AUX/Trunk
Press and hold AUX
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.***
* See “Remote and System Operations” in online guide.
** See “Alarm Features” in online guide.
*** See “Remote Start Error” in online guide.
For Manual transmission vehicles see “Manual Transmission Start (MTS
mode)” in online guide.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 1)
Press and release the button 1 time.
Silent Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash
once. The SILENT ARMED text plays to confirm and the System Status
icons update. Valet mode* or Trigger Zone Fault report** messages
may be received.
Silent Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the parking lights
flash twice. The SILENT DISARM text plays to confirm and the System
Status icons update. The Alarm report** may replace the Silent Dis-
arm text.
AUX 1
Press and release AUX
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” in online guide.
** See “Alarm Features” in online guide.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 2)
Press and release the button 2 times.
Sensor Bypass
Press and release
The parking lights flash each time this command is received to indicate
the Sensor bypass type. 2 flashes indicates sensor Warn-away zones
are bypassed. BYPASS WARN , 1 beep and 1 fault tone play to con-
firm. 3 flashes indicates sensor Warn-away and Full Trigger zones are
bypassed. BYPASS FULL , 1 beep and 2 fault tone play to confirm. 1
flash indicates sensor bypass is Off, BYPASS OFF and 1beep play
to confirm..
Note System needs to be armed to perform Sensor Bypass.
Perform arm command any time to turn Sensor Bypass Off.
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 AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 2 output. The AUX CHANNEL
text and On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
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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 armed or Timer Start will not start the
engine.
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 “Advanced Start” in online guide.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 3)
Press and release the button 3 times.
Sensor Silent Arm*
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock, the siren chirps and parking lights flash 3
times. The SENSOR SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm and the
System and Siren Status icons update.
Car finder
Press and release
The siren emits one long chirp and the parking lights flash for 10
seconds. The CAR FINDER text and beeps play to confirm. The
parking light flashes stop if armed or disarmed while Car Finder is in
progress.
AUX 3
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 3 output. The AUX CHANNEL
text and On tones or Off tones play to confirm.
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Smart Start**
Press and release
Activates (or if On, deactivates) Smart Start. The parking lights
flash quickly five times for On and slowly five times for Off. The
SMART START ON or SMART START OFF text and beeps play to con-
firm and the Remote start status icons update.
Note System needs to be armed or Smart Start will not start the
engine.
Alarm Report*
Press and hold the button
Requests a report of the most recent triggers and temporarily displays
it in the text field. The report clears when the ignition is turned on.
* See “Alarm Features” in online guide.
** See “Advanced Start” in online guide.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 4)
Press and release the button 4 times.
Full Silent Arm*
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights
flash 4 times. The FULL SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm
and the System and Siren Status icons update.
AUX 4
Press and release AUX
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
is activated. The DEFOG ON text and beeps play to confirm and the
Remote Start status icons update. For convenience, the Defogger cir-
cuit will also automatically activate 10 seconds after remote starting if
the temperature is below 55°F.
Note Remote Start must be active to use this feature.
* See “Alarm Features”in online guide.
** This feature must be installed and turned on by an authorized Directed
dealer.
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