Directed Electronics 560T User manual

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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 PROFES-
SIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYS-
TEM 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 follow-
ing 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 FFOORRAACCHHAARRGGEEOOFF$$4455..0000,,
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 pre-
vious and contemporaneous representations or understandings, whether written or oral.
IN ANY EVENT, DIRECTED ELECTRONICS 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 con-
struction. 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 bat-
teries. The unit in question must be returned to the manufacturer, postage prepaid. This
warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal, diagnosis, troubleshooting or rein-
stallation 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 service charge for your unit.
These systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed Electronics, Inc. is not offer-
ing a guarantee or insuring against the theft of the automobile or its contents and dis-
claims 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 liability in connec-
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WAR-
RANTIES ARE EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY
PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS
EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLUSION 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 LIMIT-
ED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOW-
ING, 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 CON-
TROL 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 con-
sequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
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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 completed the war-
ranty 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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system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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➤Control Module
➤One 2-Button Transmitter
➤8-Pin Main H/1 Harness
➤6-Relay Wires
➤Shutdown Toggle Switch
➤Hood Pin Switch
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Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start system.
This system has been designed to provide years of trouble-free
operation. By carefully reading this owner's guide prior to using
your system, you will maximize the use of this system and its
features. Additional or replacement copies of this guide can be
printed by accessing the Directed Electronics internet website at
www.directed.com.
system maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your transmitter is
powered by a miniature 12-volt battery (type GP23) that will last
approximately one year under normal use. When the battery
begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced.
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your warranty
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.
Please note that it is necessary to keep your proof of purchase.
fcc/id notice
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 received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this device.
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The following safety warnings must be observed at all times:
➤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 area that does not
have adequate ventilation. The following precautions are the
sole responsibility of the user; however, the following recom-
mendations should be made to all users of this system:
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1. Never operate the system in an enclosed or partially
enclosed area without ventilation (such as a garage).
2. When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area
or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start
system must be disabled using the toggle switch.
3. 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 uninten-
tionally remote start the vehicle.
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➤Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended
mode of operation may result in property damage, personal
injury, or death. Except when performing the Safety Check
outlined in this user’s guide, (1) Never remotely start the
vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start
the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user will be
responsible for having the neutral safety 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 dealer in accordance with the
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the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation imme-
diately and consult with the Dealer to fix the problem imme-
diately.
➤After the remote start module has been installed, test the
remote start module in accordance with the Safety Check
outlined in this 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 properly reinstalled so that
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The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the
transmitter buttons.
Button
Press the button once to remote start the vehicle.
Button
Press the button once to remote stop the vehicle.
Buttons and
These buttons when pressed simultaneously, engage timer mode.
The timer starts the engine every 3 hours (12-minute run time).
Button
Press the button once for Pit Stop mode (with engine
running).
Timer/Prog
Mode
LED
Stop
Start
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remote start
Press the button to remotely start your vehicle. This feature
makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the
interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control
system. If interior heating or cooling is desired, the climate
controls must be preset, and the fan blower must be set to the
desired level prior to remote starting the vehicle.
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1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the
ON (not the START) position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the
system will monitor the vehicle and will automatically shut down
the engine if the system receives any of the following shut-down
inputs:
nnoottee::If the brake pedal is pressed
before the key is in the ON posi-
tion, the engine will shut down.
nnoottee::(1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehi-
cle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the
key in the ignition.
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