Directed Electronics Avital 3200 User manual

Avital 3200
Owner's Guide

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Limited Lifetime
Consumer Warranty
For a period of one calendar year from the date of purchase of this auto-security
device, Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or
replace (with a comparable reconditioned model), free of cost, any electronic control
module which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use,
SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL
AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS ORIGINALLY
INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you must have a clear copy of your sales
receipt containing all of the information shown on the following page.
After the first calendar year, from the date of purchase of this auto-security device,
Directed Electronics, Inc., promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace
(with a comparable reconditioned model) any electronic control module which proves
to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use FOR A CHARGE OF
$45.00, SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A PRO-
FESSIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYSTEM WAS
ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you must have a clear copy
of your sales receipt containing all of the information shown on the following page.
This warranty contains the entire agreement relating to warranty and supersedes all
previous and contemporaneous representations or understandings, whether written or
oral. IN ANY EVENT, DEI IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE THEFT OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR ITS
CONTENTS.
This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use,
neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or
construction. This warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any unit that
has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose and does not
cover batteries. The unit in question must be returned to the manufacturer, postage
prepaid. This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal, diagnosis, trou-
bleshooting or reinstallation of the unit. For service on an out-of-warranty product a
flat rate fee by model is charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the ser-
vice charge for your unit.
These systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed Electronics, Inc. is not
offering a guarantee or insuring against the theft of the automobile or its contents
and disclaims any liability for the theft of the vehicle and/or its contents. Directed
Electronics does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or lia-
bility in connection with this security system.

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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUD-
ED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COM-
MERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLU-
SION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WAR-
RANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR
ABROAD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH
SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOWING,
REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE
ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR
THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is
defaced, missing, or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have com-
pleted the warranty card and mailed it to Directed Electronics, Inc. within 10 days
after purchase to the address listed on the warranty registration card.
Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:
A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:
■Date of purchase
■Your full name and address
■Authorized dealer's company name and address
■Type of system installed
■Year, make, model and color of the automobile
■Automobile license number
■Vehicle identification number
■All security options installed on automobile
■Installation receipts

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Table of Contents
Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Locking/Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unlocking/Disarming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disabling the Optional Starter Kill Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Valet®Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Valet®Take-Over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Timer Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disabling the Remote Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Stealth Coding™Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rapid Resume Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Standard Configuration

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What is Included
■The control module
■An HF Plus receiver/antenna
■A pair of four-button transmitters
■The red status LED indicator light
■A push-button Valet®switch
■Your warranty registration
■A shut-down toggle switch
Important Information
Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry
system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed
by an authorized dealer only. Installation of this product by any-
one other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty. All deal-
ers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify that
they are authorized.
By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system,
you will maximize the use of this system and its features.
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is pow-
ered by a small, lightweight 3-volt lithium battery that will last
approximately one year under normal use. When the battery begins
System Maintenance
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to weaken, operating range will be reduced and the LED on the
remote will dim.
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and
returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty
will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.
Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer.
It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects
that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate this device.
This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission
vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehi-
cle is dangerous and contrary to the product's intended use.
Caution
FCC/ID Notice
Your Warranty
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Transmitter Functions
The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the
transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any specific
transmitter button, or combination of buttons, to any receiver
function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with the
Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an autho-
rized dealer. The transmitter buttons indicated in all of the
instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration
transmitter.
Button
The locking/arming function is controlled by pressing on the
transmitter for one second.
Button
The unlocking/disarming function is controlled by pressing on
the transmitter for one second.
Button
Silent Mode™and an optional auxiliary function are controlled
by pressing . Silent Mode works by pressing for less than
one second. An optional auxiliary function, such as
trunk release, is controlled by pressing and holding for
1.5 seconds.
The auxiliary output controls _____________________________.
Standard Configuration

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Button
The panic function is controlled by pressing and holding for 1
second.
and Buttons
The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing
these buttons simultaneously.
Using Your System
The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:
■Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this
product must only be performed by an authorized DEI dealer.
■When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via
a command signal from the remote control transmitter.
Therefore, never operate the system in an enclosed area or
partially enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or
when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system
must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It is the
user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of
reach from children all remote control transmitters to assure that
the system does not unintentionally remote start the vehicle.
Warning! Safety First

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THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE.
ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE
ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE
AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED. These precau-
tions are the sole responsibility of the user.
■Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode
of operation may result in property damage, personal injury,
or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehi-
cle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the
keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safe-
ty feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the
vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This
testing should be performed by an authorized DEI dealer in
accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product
installation guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote
start operation immediately and consult with the authorized
DEI dealer to fix the problem.
■After the remote start module has been installed, contact your
authorized dealer to have him or her test the remote start
module by performing the Safety Check outlined in the prod-
uct installation guide. If the vehicle starts when performing
the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote start unit
has not been properly installed. The remote start module must
be removed or the installer must properly reinstall the remote
start system so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All
installations must be performed by an authorized DEI dealer.
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE