Directed Electronics Security System and Convenience 125xv User manual

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Limited Consumer Warranty
For a period of five calendar year from the date of purchase of this 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 war-
ranty service is necessary you must have a clear copy of your sales receipt contain-
ing all of the information shown on the following page.
After the fifth calendar year, from the date of purchase of this 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 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.
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, DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. 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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Limited Lifetime LL45 Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote Control Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standard Remote Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Standard Button Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Standard Icon Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Operation and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Signal Paging Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Command Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Page Recognition Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programmable Remote Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disabling the Starter Kill Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Valet® Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Valet® Take-Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Short-Run/Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Disabling the Remote Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table of Contents

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What is Included
■The control module
■An XHF2 receiver/antenna
■One four-button LCD 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.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing the Directed Electronics internet website at
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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 undesirable opera-
tion.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate 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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Remote Control Diagram

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1. Auxiliary Channel Out
2. Receive Indicator
3. Signal Indicator
4. Transmit Indicator
5. Lock Status Indicator
6. Unlock Status Indicator
7. Not applicable
8. Not applicable
9. Not applicable
10. Not applicable
11. Siren Status Indicator
12. Battery Level Indicator
13. Trigger Response Indicator
14. Not applicable
15. Ignition Switch Input Indicator
16. Not applicable
17. Not applicable
18. Not applicable
19. Not applicable
20. Vibrate Mode Indicator
21. Remote Start Indicator
22. Unlock Button
23. Remote Start Button
24. Auxiliary Button
25. Lock Button
Standard Remote Configuration

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This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote
control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V
AAA battery.
The Battery Level indicator has four level indicators that serve as
a visual indication of battery charge. When the battery reaches a
low charge level that requires replacement, the remote control
will generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level
indicator will flash continuously.
Battery Replacement
Gently pull the end of the battery door away from the top of the
remote control then slide the door up to expose the battery and
remove the expired battery. Place the new battery into the remote
control observing the correct polarity. When power is returned
the remote control will light all icons in the LCD and generate all
beeper tones once.
The remote control buttons are used to send commands to the
system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration
for this system. The buttons can be custom configured for the
user’s specific needs by the installer.
Remote Control Functions
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System Maintenance

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Button
Controls the system LLoocckkfunction by pressing this button for
one second.
Button
Controls the system UUnnlloocckkfunction by pressing this button for
one second.
Button
Controls an optional AAuuxxiilliiaarryyfunction, such as trunk release by
pressing this button for 1.5 seconds.
The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
Button
Controls Remote Start feature by pressing this button two times.
and Buttons
Controls and optional auxiliary channel output for a convenience
or expansion feature that has been added to your system. This
feature is operated by pressing these buttons simultaneously.
The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
Icon
The transmit icon will be displayed while the remote control is
transmitting a command to the vehicle.
Standard Icon Configurations
Standard Button Configurations

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Icon
The receive icon will be displayed while the remote control is
receiving a page from the vehicle.
Icon
The signal icon will be displayed if a command is transmitted to
the vehicle but a command page is not received.
Icon
The locked status icon will be displayed when the system is locked.
Icon
The unlock status icon will be displayed when the system is
unlocked.
Icon
The disarm icon will flash when the system is unlocking the
doors.
Icon
The arm icon will flash when the system is locking the doors.
Icon
Not applicable.
Icon
Not applicable.
Icon
The siren icon will display when a security feature has been trig-
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Icon
The siren icon will display when a security feature has been trig-
gered. This icon will remain displayed until the system’s page is
cleared.
Icon
The vibrate icon will be displayed when the Vibrate Mode is on.
Icon
The battery level icon is always displayed as an indicator of
Battery charge.
Icon
The start icon will be displayed while the vehicle is remote started.
Icon
Not applicable.
Icon
Not applicable.
Icon
Not applicable.
Icon
Not applicable.
note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will
remain when performing key take over until a button on
the transmitter has been pressed.

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Icon
The ignition icon will display if the ignition is turned on when
the system (doors) are locked.
Icon
Not applicable.
Number Icons
When either of the channel 2 or 4 outputs is activated the appro-
priate icon will be displayed for five seconds.
The remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates
Directed’s proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder Technology
remote control. The high frequency combined with Binary Data
communication achieves superior range with two-way commu-
nication.
A page is the signal the 542 control module sends to the remote
control as confirmation of receipt of a command.
When the remote control receives a page it will generate a page
notification to the user (notifications are audible beeps or remote
vibration) and the LCD Icons will display the current system
status.
System Signal Paging Features
Remote Operation and Programming
note: The icons which are ‘not applicable’ are only used
when incorporated with a ESP2 Directed Security/Remote
Start system.

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When a command (lock/unlock, remote start, or auxiliary
channel) from the remote control is sent and received, the system
will send a command page back to confirm receipt.
The remote control will leave a zone icon illuminated when it
has received a triggered response and will wait for you to recog-
nize the violation. Press any button on the remote control, the
LCD information and Alarm Page alerts will be cleared.
To enter programming mode
Press and hold all four remote control buttons simultaneously
until one long beep is heard. Programming Mode has now been
entered.
Page Notification
The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a
page by audibly beeping or remote vibration.
Programmable Remote Control Features
note: The remote control buttons will not send a com-
mand to the system until the alarm page is cleared.
Page Recognition Mode
note: When the system is in Valet mode, the remote con-
trol will show the lock (5) and unlock (6) icons, but will
not generate a command page.
Command Page

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Beep Mode
Beep Mode includes alarm arm/disarm diagnostic beeps and dis-
tinctive two-tone remote start beeps.
Vibrate Mode
Vibrate Mode makes page notification silent but does not include
diagnostic information or distinctive remote start notification.
Illumination
Illumination for the LCD display can be programmed on or off.
When programmed on the LCD will illuminate every time the
remote control receives a page or transmits a command.
Programming illumination on will decrease the life expectancy of
the battery.
Beep/Vibrate Mode
Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press .
The remote control will beep once for on, twice for off. The
vibrate icon (13) will also turn on/off with each press.
Illumination On/Off
Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press
. The remote will beep once for on, twice for off and the light
will turn on/off with each press.

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Page Mode On/Off
After entering Programming Mode, press within five
seconds to toggle on and off. When the Page Mode is on, the
remote control will wake up periodically to check for messages
from the security module. It will also wake up when any button
is pushed. When Page Mode is off, the remote control “sleeps”
until a button is pushed, extending the life of the battery.
To Exit Programming Mode
To exit Programming Mode, take no action for five seconds. The
remote control will generate two beeps to indicate programming
mode has been exited.
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 Directed
Electronics 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
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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. THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO
THE VEHICLE. ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIV-
ING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED
VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN
CLOSED. These precautions 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 Directed
Electronics dealer in accordance with the Safety Check out-
lined in the product installation guide. If the vehicle starts in
gear, cease remote start operation immediately and consult
with the authorized Directed Electronics dealer to fix the
problem.
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■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
product installation guide. If the vehicle starts when per-
forming 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 rein-
stall the remote start system so that the vehicle does not
start in gear. All installations must be performed by an
authorized Directed Electronics dealer. OPERATION OF THE
REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS
CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPER-
ATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDI-
TIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE
UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED
DIRECTED ELECTRONICS DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT
THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED ELEC-
TRONICS, INC. WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY
FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.
Pressing for one second arms the system by activating the
starter kill and locking the doors (if the door locks are connect-
ed). The horn will honk (if connected) and the parking lights will
flash once to confirm arming of the system. While the system is
armed, the status LED will flash once per second. The Failsafe®
Locking