Directed Electronics Automate 552 User manual

Model 552
Owner's Guide

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Limited Lifetime
Consumer Warranty
Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DEI®") promises to the original purchaser to repair or
replace with a comparable reconditioned model any DEI unit (hereafter the "unit"),
excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated
sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material
under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following con-
ditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized
DEI dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was
originally installed by an authorized DEI dealer; and the unit is returned to DEI, ship-
ping prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase
bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number and address;
the authorized dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product
description, including 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 associ-
ated sensors and accessories, 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 completed 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 installation or removal of the unit. DEI, 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 DEI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON
OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNEC-
TION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DEI DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY
FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS
OR INSTALLERS. DEI SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS
AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DEI IS NOT OFFERING A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE
AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CON-
TENTS; AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VAN-

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DALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE,
REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DEI OR ITS SUB-
SIDIARY, 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 DEI SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER'S PUR-
CHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DEI 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 OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITH-
STANDING 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 DEI dealer for details of the plan or call DEI Customer Service at 1-800-
876-0800. DEI security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible
theft. DEI is not offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, damage or theft
of the automobile, its parts or contents; and hereby expressly disclaims any liability
whatsoever, including without limitation, liability for theft, damage and/or vandalism.
DEI 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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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 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
Programming Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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 XHF receiver/antenna
■A pair of four-button transmitters
■The red status LED indicator light
■A push-button Valet®switch
■Your warranty registration
■Failsafe®Starter Kill Relay
■A shut-down toggle switch
Important Information
Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry
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.
This system requires no specific maintenance. Your remotes are
powered by a miniature 3-volt battery, type 2032, that lasts
approximately one year under normal use. When the battery weakens,
the LED on the remote will dim and operating range will be reduced.
System Maintenance

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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 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
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 buttons used in all of the instructions in this
manual correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter.
Button
The locking/arming function is controlled by pressing .
Button
The unlocking/disarming function is controlled by pressing .
Button
An optional auxiliary function, such as trunk release, is controlled
by pressing for 1.5 seconds.
Button
The panic function is controlled by pressing for 1 second.
and Buttons
The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing
and simultaneously.
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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. 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
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,
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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
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 IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE
OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED
DEI DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED
REMOTE START MODULE. DEI WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSI-
BLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.