Directed Electronics AM6 User manual

Model AM6
Owner's Guide

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Limited Lifetime
Consumer Warranty
Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with
a comparable reconditioned model any Directed Electronics, Inc. unit (hereafter the
"unit"), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associ-
ated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or
material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the follow-
ing conditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an
authorized Directed Electronics dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in
the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed Electronics
dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed Electronics, Inc., shipping prepaid with a
legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the follow-
ing information: consumer's name, telephone number and address; the authorized
dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product description, includ-
ing accessories; the year, make and model of the vehicle; vehicle license number and
vehicle identification number. All components other than the unit, including without
limitation the siren, the remote transmitters and the associated sensors and acces-
sories, carry a one-year warranty from the date of purchase of the same. This warranty
is non-transferable and is automatically void if: the original purchaser has not com-
pleted the warranty card and mailed it within ten (10) days of the date of purchase
to the address listed on the card; the unit's date code or serial number is defaced,
missing or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its
intended purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect,
improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials
or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installa-
tion or removal of the unit. Directed Electronics, Inc., in its sole discretion, will
determine what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit
with excessive damage. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED
WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED; AND DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC.
DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD
PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED ELEC-
TRONICS, INC. SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS
AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. IS NOT OFFERING A GUAR-
ANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE

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AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT,
DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS
FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE
INVOLVING DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE
SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE
LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE.
THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED ELECTRONICS,
INC. SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED ELECTRONICS
DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR THE
LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPOR-
TUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE 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 that vary from State to State.
This product may be covered by a Guaranteed Protection Plan ("GPP"). See your
authorized Directed Electronics dealer for details of the plan or call Directed
Electronics, Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed Electronics, Inc. secu-
rity systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft. Directed
Electronics, Inc. is not offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, damage or
theft of the automobile, its parts or contents; and hereby expressly disclaims any lia-
bility whatsoever, including without limitation, liability for theft, damage and/or
vandalism. Directed Electronics, Inc. does not and has not authorized any person or
entity to create for it any other obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection
with this security system.
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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Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning! Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Locking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disabling the Starter Kill Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Valet® Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Valet® Take-Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Short-Run/Turbo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Disabling the Remote Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table of Contents

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Standard Configuration
controls the Lock/Panic ON/Panic OFF function.
controls the Disarm function.
controls Silent Mode™and an Auxiliary Output.
controls Remote Start.
/controls Timer mode.
+controls Turbo/Short Run.
+ controls Channel 4 output.

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What is Included
■The control module
■An XHF receiver/antenna
■Two 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.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing the Directed Electronics internet website at
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The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is powered
by a small, lightweight 3-volt lithium battery that will last approx-
imately one year under normal use. When the battery begins 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 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
System Maintenance

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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 lock and panic functions are controlled by pressing on the
transmitter for one second.
Button
The unlock function is controlled by pressing on the trans-
mitter 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
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Button
The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing
this button twice within 3 seconds.
and Buttons
An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you
have added to your system can be activated by pressing these but-
tons simultaneously.
The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
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 area or
when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system
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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 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 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.
■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
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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 Directed
Electronics dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MOD-
ULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS
INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE
START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMME-
DIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSIS-
TANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED ELECTRONICS DEALER
TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START
MODULE. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. WILL NOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLA-
TION COSTS.
Pressing for one second arms the system by activating the
starter kill and locking the doors (if the door locks are connected).
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®Starter Kill
(if installed) will also prevent the vehicle’s starter from cranking.
The system can also be programmed to arm the optional Failsafe®
Starter Kill automatically (called Passive Mode). If the system has
been programmed for Passive Mode, the Failsafe®Starter Kill will
automatically activate 30 seconds after the ignition has been
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turned off. After the ignition has been turned off, the status LED
will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is in Passive Mode.
If Passive Mode has been programmed on, then it is also possible
to program the system for Passive Locking. With Passive Locking,
the vehicle doors lock automatically at the same time that the Failsafe®
Starter Kill is activated. If Passive Locking is programmed on, care
must be taken to prevent the keys from being locked in the vehicle.
NOTE: For Passive Mode to be effective, the Failsafe®Starter Kill relay
must be installed.
Pressing for one second disarms the system and unlocks the
doors (if connected). The horn will honk twice (if connected) and
the parking lights will flash twice to confirm disarming of the sys-
tem. The optional Failsafe®Starter Kill will be deactivated. The sta-
tus LED will turn off, unless the system is programmed for Passive
Mode. In Passive Mode, the status LED will flash rapidly when the
system is disarmed. This indicates that the system will re-engage
the starter kill and re-lock the doors (if Passive Locking has been
programmed) in 30 seconds unless the ignition is turned on.
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If your remote transmitter is lost or damaged, you can manually
override the starter kill. To do this, you must have the vehicle's
ignition key and know where the Valet®switch is located. Be sure
to check with the installer for the location of the Valet®switch.
To override the starter kill, turn
the ignition on and press the
Valet®switch within 10 seconds.
The status LED will stop flashing
and the vehicle should start. If it does not start,
you may have waited too long; turn the ignition off and repeat the
process.
LOCATION OF VALET®SWITCH_____________________________
You can prevent your system from automatically activating the
Failsafe®Starter Kill and locking the doors by using Valet®Mode.
This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced.
In Valet®Mode, the starter kill cannot be activated, even with the
transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, remote
start, etc.) will continue to work normally.
Valet®Mode
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To enter or exit Valet®Mode:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Press and release the Valet®
switch within 10 seconds.
The status LED will light steadily if you are entering Valet®Mode
and will turn off if you are exiting Valet®Mode.
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract
attention by triggering the system with your transmitter. Just
press for 1.5 seconds to enter Panic Mode. In Panic Mode, the
horn will honk and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. To
stop Panic Mode at any time, press , or on the
transmitter.
NOTE: In order for Panic Mode to be effective, the vehicle’s horn (or
optional siren) as well as the vehicle's parking lights must be
connected.
Panic Mode
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This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for
a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up
the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehi-
cle 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.
IMPORTANT! (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle
in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the
ignition.
To remote start the vehicle:
1. Press the button twice within 3 seconds on the trans-
mitter.
2. The parking lights will flash to confirm that the vehicle will
attempt to start.
3. Release the button as soon as the parking lights flash.
(In gasoline vehicles, the engine will start 4 seconds after
the parking lights flash. In diesel vehicles, the engine will
start when the WAIT-TO-START indicator on the vehicle's dash
goes out.)
4. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-program-
med period of time (either 12, 24, or 60 minutes - see
Programming Options section of this guide) or until a shut-
down input is triggered.
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When you are ready to drive the vehicle:
1. Insert the ignition key and
turn it to the ON (not the
START) position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
NOTE: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position,
the engine will shut down.
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:
■The brake pedal is pressed.
■The hood is opened.
■The shutdown toggle switch is put into the OFF position.
■The pre-programmed run time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) has elapsed.
■Transmitter button is pressed twice in 3 seconds to start
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The Valet®Take-Over feature allows the vehicle to remain running
after the key has been removed from the ignition. This feature is
useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for
short periods of time, but would like to leave the motor running
and the climate controls on.
To perform Valet®Take-Over:
1. Before turning off the engine, press and release on the
transmitter twice in 3 seconds (or press and release the
optional momentary switch).
2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. (The engine will
stay running.)
3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapses or
a shut-down input is received. (See the previous Remote Start
section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.)
NOTE: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being pressed.
Short-run turbo mode keeps the engine running after arriving at
you destination for a programmable period of 1, 3 ,5 or 10 min-
utes. This allows the system’s timer to conveniently cool down the
turbo after you have left the vehicle.
To activate:
1. Park the vehicle and set parking brake.
2. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and leave the engine
Short-Run/Turbo
Valet®Take-Over

running.
3. Press and release the and buttons at the same time.
4. The lights will flash to indicate the remote start has entered
short run turbo mode.
5. Turn off the key, the engine will keep running.
6. Exit and secure the vehicle.
7. The engine will turn off after the programmed run time.
By pressing the remote and buttons the parking lights
will flash 4 times and then start the vehicle and run for the set
duration. The remote start can be shut off by the transmitter by
pressing the remote start button and remain in timer mode,
but if any other shut down zones or the ignition becomes active
the timer mode will cancel.
1. Press Timer mode buttons.
2. The vehicle will confirm with 4 parking light flashes.
3. A 1-second delay will start.
4. The system will start the car and will run for the specified
duration, unless shut down by the remote start button .
If shut down with the remote start button the system
will remain in timer mode.
Timer Mode
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5. The system will start every 3 hours until canceled by the
brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires.
5. The system will start every 3 hours until canceled by the
brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires.
IMPORTANT! Timer Mode should be used only
in open areas. Never start and run the vehicle
in an enclosed space such as a garage or
carport.
Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind cir-
cuitry prevents the starter from engaging, even if the key is
turned to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter
motor if the key is turned to the start position during remote start
operation.
NOTE: Anti-grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is
operating the motor and the Failsafe®Starter Kill relay is installed.
This feature allows your system's remote start unit to be tem-
porarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from being remote start-
ed accidentally. This feature is useful if the vehicle is being ser-
Disabling the Remote Start System
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry
important!!Timer Mode should be used only in
open areas. Never start and run the vehicle in an
enclosed space such as a garage or carport.

viced or stored in an enclosed area. To disable the remote start,
move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. The switch
can be installed in a location of your choice. Check with your
installer for recommended locations.
LOCATION OF SHUTDOWN SWITCH_________________________
Rapid Resume Logic
This Directed Electronics system will store its current state to non-
volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system
will recall the stored state from memory. This means if the unit is
in Valet®Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason,
such as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit
will still be in Valet Mode. This applies to all states of the system
including arm, disarm, VRS®, and Valet Mode.
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