Directed Electronics AVITAL 4603 User manual

Model 4603
Remote Start
Owner’s Guide
© 2009 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
G4603LX 2009-09

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Contents
Government Regulations ....................................................................................ii
Warning! Safety first ........................................................................................ iii
What is Included ............................................................................................1
Important Information ........................................................................................1
System Maintenance .................................................................................1
Your Warranty..........................................................................................1
Remote Control Functions ...................................................................................2
Using Your System ...........................................................................................3
Locking....................................................................................................3
Unlocking ................................................................................................3
Disabling (optional) Starter Kill ..................................................................3
Panic Mode .............................................................................................4
Remote Start.............................................................................................4
Rear Defogger..........................................................................................5
Valet Take-Over ........................................................................................6
Car Finder ...............................................................................................7
Timer Mode .............................................................................................7
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry.........................................................................8
Disabling the Remote Start system ...............................................................8
Ignition Controlled Door Locks....................................................................9
Rapid Resume Logic ........................................................................................10
Owner Recognition .........................................................................................10
Programming Options......................................................................................11
Glossary of Terms............................................................................................12
Convenience Expansions .................................................................................13
Quick Reference Guide....................................................................................15
Limited Consumer Warranty .............................................................................17
Notes ............................................................................................................19

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Government Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by
turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
Remote Controls
To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device should be used
in hand-held, hand operated configurations only. The device and its antenna
must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body,
except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device
is designed to be used in a person’s hands and its operating configurations do
not support normal transmissions while it is carried in pockets or holsters next to
a person’s body.

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Control Center
To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its antenna
must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body,
except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance.
This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification
RSS 210. Its use is authorized only on a no-interference, no-protection basis; in
other words, this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harm-
ful interference to services authorized by IC. In addition, the user of this device
must accept any radio interference that may be received, even if this interference
could affect the operation of the device.
Warning:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Warning! Safety first
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 dealer.
When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal
from the remote control. 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 devices to assure that the system does not unintentionally re-
mote start the vehicle. THE USER MUST INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DE-
TECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE. ALL
DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR

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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 vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with
the keys in the ignition. The user must also have 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 Safety Check outlined in the product installation
guide. If the vehicle starts in gear, cease remote start operation immediately and
consult with the authorized Directed 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 product 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 Directed dealer.
OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN
GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERAT-
ING 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 AU-
THORIZED Directed DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED
REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR
PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS.
This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission ve-
hicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission vehicle is
dangerous and contrary to the product's intended use.

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What is Included
• The control module
• A Venom SST antenna
• One 4 - button remote control (P/N 7641L)
• A push-button Valet switch
• Your warranty card
• A shut-down toggle switch
Important Information
Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry sys-
tem. 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. Addi-
tional or replacement copies of this guide can be printed by accessing
the Directed Electronics internet website at
www.avital.com .
➢System Maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is powered
by two miniature 3V lithium CR2025 batteries that lasts approximately
one year under normal use. When the batteries weaken, the LED on the
remote will dim and operating range will be reduced.
➢Your Warranty
Your warranty card must be completely filled out and returned within
10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be honored if
your warranty card is not returned. Make sure that you receive the
warranty card from your dealer. You may also register online at
www.prodregister.com/directed.

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Remote Control Functions
The receiver uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the remote
control buttons. The remote control buttons described in this manual
correspond to a Standard Configuration.
Standard configuration
Button Press Feature

Lock
Press for 1 second to Lock. Press and hold for 1. 5
seconds to lock and then activate Panic.

Unlock
Press one time to Unlock, or to turn Panic Off.

Auxiliary
Press and hold for less than one second before lock-
ing and unlocking to activate Silent Mode. Press
and hold for 1.5 second to activate optional trunk
release.
Remote start
Press one time to activate Remote Start.

+

Press these buttons to activate Timer mode.
+

Press these buttons to activate Car finder.

+

Press these buttons simultaneously to activate the op-
tional Rear Window Defogger during remote start.

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Using Your System
➢Locking
Pressing

for one second locks the system. (if the door locks are con-
nected). The horn honks (if connected) and the parking lights flash once
to confirm locking of the system. The optional Failsafe®Starter Kill also
activates and prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking.
➢Unlocking
Pressing

for one second unlocks the doors (if connected). The horn
honks twice (if connected) and the parking lights flash twice to confirm
unlocking of the system. The optional Failsafe Starter Kill is deactivat-
ed.
➢Disabling (optional) Starter Kill
If your remote control is lost or damaged, you can manually override
the starter kill. You must have the ignition key, and know where the Valet
button is located. Be sure to check with the installer for the location of
the Valet button.
To override the starter kill turn the ignition on, and then press and re-
lease the Valet button one time within 10 seconds. The vehicle should
start, if not you may not have waited too long to release the button: Turn
the ignition off and repeat the process.
Location of Valet button: ____________________

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➢ Panic Mode
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention
by triggering the system with your remote control. 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 remote control.
Note: In order for Panic Mode to be effective, the vehicle’s horn (or
optional siren) and the vehicle's parking lights must be connected.
➢Remote Start
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 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.
Important! Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle
in gear, and never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the
ignition.
To remote start the vehicle:
• Press the button on the remote control 1 time and hold for 1
second.
• The parking lights flash to confirm that the vehicle is attempting to
start. (In gasoline vehicles, the engine starts 4 seconds after the
parking lights flash. In diesel vehicles, the engine starts when the
WAIT-TO-START timer light goes out.)
• Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-programmed
period of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) or until a shutdown input
is triggered.