Directed Electronics Rattler 250 User manual

Model 250
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 alarm 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
Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disarming Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Silent Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Valet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Arming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disarming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Code-Hopping™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
High Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security & Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Reference Guide (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Standard Configuration

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What is Included
■A control module
■Two 2-button remote transmitters
■Stinger®DoubleGuard®dual-stage shock sensor on-board the
control module
■A Revenger®Soft-Chirp®six-tone siren
■A Failsafe®starter kill relay on-board the control module
■A red status LED indicator light
■A push-button Valet®switch
Important Information
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art vehicle
security system. This system has been designed to provide years of
trouble-free operation. By carefully reading this guide prior to
using your system, you will maximize the use of this product and
its features. Additional or replacement copies of this manual may
be obtained by logging on to DEI’s website at www.directed.com.
Your vehicle security system has no specific maintenance require-
ments. The remote transmitter is powered by a miniature 12V
battery, type GP23A, which has an approximate lifetime of one year
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under normal use. When the battery begins to weaken, the LED on
the remote transmitter will light dimly and you will notice reduced
operating range when using the remote transmitter.
Your warranty card must be returned and the barcode serial number
must not be removed. If the warranty card is not returned, no
warranty will be honored on your unit. It is also necessary to keep
your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was
installed by an authorized dealer. Make sure you receive the
warranty card from your dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this device.
FCC/ID Notice
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Transmitter Functions
This system is programmable, making it possible to assign any trans-
mitter button to any specific receiver function. The remote initially
comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be
customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instruc-
tions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration remote.
Button I
The arm/disarm/panic functions are usually controlled by .
Button II
Silent Mode™, Remote Valet®, and an optional auxiliary function
(such as trunk release) are usually controlled by . (Silent Mode
and Remote Valet work by pressing for less than one second.
An optional auxiliary output is controlled by pressing and holding
for 1.5 seconds.)
This auxiliary output controls ____________________________.
Buttons I and II
A user-assigned convenience or expansion option that you have
added to your system can be activated by pressing and
simultaneously.
This auxiliary output controls_____________________________.
NOTE: If using an optional four-button remote, the Standard
Configuration may be assigned to buttons III and IV of the transmitter.
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Using Your System
The buttons described in all instructions in this manual correspond
to a standard configuration transmitter, unless otherwise specified.
You can arm the security system by pressing for one second.
When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound (chirp)
and the parking lights will flash once. Once armed, the status LED
will flash once per second to indicate that the system is actively
protecting your vehicle. If you hear a second chirp after arming
and notice that the status LED is flashing in a grouped pattern,
this signals Bypass Notification. Bypass Notification is described in
detail in the Diagnostics section of this manual.
Your security system can also be programmed for Passive Arming.
With Passive Arming, the system automatically arms itself 30 seconds
after the ignition has been turned off and the last door has been
closed. During the 30-second Passive Arming countdown, the status
LED will flash twice as fast as it does when the system is armed.
NOTE: If any protected entry point, such as a door or switch-protected
trunk or hood, is open, Passive Arming will not engage. Additionally, each
time a sensor is triggered during the Passive Arming countdown, the
countdown starts over.
Arming your system protects your vehicle in the following ways:
■Light impacts trigger a Warn Away®response, causing the siren
to chirp and the parking lights to flash for a few seconds.
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■Heavy impacts trip a trigger sequence, which consists of the
siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing
for 30 seconds.
■If a door is opened, the siren immediately starts chirping and
the parking lights start flashing to provide an instant
response. Three seconds later, the siren output changes to a
continuous blast. This two-stage progressive response allows
you time to disarm the security system with your remote
transmitter, in case the door is inadvertently opened while
the system is armed.
■Turning on the ignition key triggers the same two-stage pro-
gressive response as opening a door.
■The starter kill prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking.
Press to disarm the system when it is already armed. Disarming
is confirmed when the parking lights flash twice and the siren
emits two chirps. The status LED will also stop flashing. The siren
chirping either four or five times when disarming indicates Tamper
Alert, which is described in the Diagnostics section of this guide.
If your remote transmitter is lost or damaged, you can manually
disarm your vehicle security system. To disarm the system without
a transmitter, you must have the vehicle's ignition key and know
where the Valet switch is located. Be sure to check with your installer
at the time of installation for the location of the Valet switch.
Disarming Without a Transmitter
Disarming