Directed Electronics Clifford G4203X User manual

Responder One
Remote Start
Owner's Guide
© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
G4203X 2008-09

Contents
Government Regulations ....................................................................................5
Warning! Safety first .........................................................................................7
What is Included ............................................................................................9
Important Information ........................................................................................9
System Maintenance .................................................................................9
Your Warranty..........................................................................................9
Using Your System .........................................................................................10
Unlocking ..............................................................................................10
Car Finder .............................................................................................10
Ignition Controlled Door Locks..................................................................10
Remote Start...........................................................................................11
Valet Take-Over ......................................................................................13
Programming options.......................................................................................14
Glossary of Terms............................................................................................14
Quick Reference Guide....................................................................................15
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ....................................................................17

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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:
Re-orient 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.
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 re-
sponsible 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 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 ADJA-
CENT 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, 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.

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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 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 the product's intended use.

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What is Included
The control module•
Two 1-button transmitters• (P/N 7211X)
A push-button programming 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 can 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.directed.com .
➢Your Warranty
Your warranty card must be completely filled out and returned within
10 days of purchase. Your product warranty is not honored if your
warranty card is not returned. Make sure that you receive the warranty
card from your dealer.
➢System Maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is powered
by two CR2016 cell batteries. When the batteries weakens, the LED
on the remote dims and operating range is reduced.

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➢Battery Replacement
Front
Elastomer
contact
Front
Elastomer
contact
Front
Elastomer
contact
+++
Circuit Board
Front
Elastomer
contact
Front
Elastomer
contact
Front
Elastomer
contact
+++
Circuit Board
Using a small slotted screw-1.
driver, insert into slot located on
the side of the unit as shown and
carefully pry the front of the unit
up, working your way around the
edge until the front is completely
separated from the housing.
Note: Make sure that the small elas-
tomer contact located inside the unit
as shown does not fall out during the
replacement process.
Turn the circuit board over,2.
remove batteries from clip and re-
place.
Note: Verify that the battery polarity is correct when replacing.
Batteries are stacked in series and polarity is indicated.
Reposition all parts and snap together3.
Front
Elastomer
contact
Front
Elastomer
contact
Front
Elastomer
contact
+++
Circuit Board

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Using Your System
➢Unlocking
Only after the vehicle is remotely started via the transmitter, press and
release the transmitter button for 1 second to unlock the vehicle’s doors.
The remote responds with 2 short beeps and the green LED on the re-
mote flashes once. The vehicle responds by flashing the parking lights
twice and honking the horn twice to confirm unlocking.
Note: horn honk is an optional feature.
➢Car Finder
Before the vehicle is remotely started via the transmitter, press and
hold the transmitter button for 3 seconds to activate the car finder
function. The vehicle responds by flashing the parking lights 5 times
slowly. The remote responds with 1 short beep and the orange LED on
the remote flashes once.
➢Ignition Controlled Door Locks
If power door locks have been connected to your
system, the doors will lock three
seconds after the ignition is turned
on, and unlock when the ignition
is turned off.

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Note: In order for the ignition controlled door locks to work, the feature
must be turned on in programming.
Note: If the ignition is turned on while the vehicle is remote started the
doors do not lock until the remote start shuts off. To avoid being locked
out of the vehicle, do not turn the ignition on until you are ready to drive
the vehicle.
➢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 sys-
tem. 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:
Press the single button on the transmitter once.1.
The remote responds with the remote start On tones and the green2.
LED on the remote flashes once. The vehicle's parking lights turn
ON constant to confirm remote start operation.
Once the vehicle has started, it runs for the pre-programmed pe-3.
riod of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) or until a shutdown input is
triggered. This can be set to minute increments by your installer.

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To shut off the remote start:
While the vehicle is remote started press and hold the button on the
remote for 3 seconds. The remote plays the remote start shut off tones
and the orange LED flashes 1 time. The vehicle shuts down from the
remote start mode.
Once the remote start is on, when you are ready to drive the vehicle:
Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON1.
(not the START) position.
Press the brake pedal. The vehicle stays running and is ready to2.
drive.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position,
the engine shuts down.
While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system
monitors the vehicle and automatically shuts 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 ON position.•
The pre-programmed run time has elapsed.•
The single button is pressed and held for 3 seconds.•

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➢Valet Take-Over
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:
Before turning off the engine, press and release the single button1.
once. The remote responds with the remote start ON tones and the
green LED on the remote flashes once. The vehicles parking lights
turn on constant to confirm remote start operation.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.2.
(The engine stays running.)
The engine runs until pre-programmed time elaps-3.
es or a shut-down input is received. (See the pre-
vious Remote Start section for a complete list of
shut-down inputs.)
Note: This feature does not work if the brake pedal is being pressed.

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Programming options
Programming options control your system's normal operational set-up.
Most options do not require additional parts, but some may require
installation labor.
The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory
settings in
bold .
12 • , 24, or 60 minute run time. Your system can be programmed
to allow the vehicle to run for 12, 24, or 60 minutes when re-
mote started. Can be set up to minute increments by your installer.
Parking lights flashing or•
constant . Your system can be pro-
grammed to turn on the parking lights for the entire remote start
operation.
Glossary of Terms
Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath
the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which
monitors your vehicle and controls all the system functions.
Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control which operates the various
functions of your system.

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Cut along the dotted line and fold to keep in purse or wallet for a quick and easy reference.
✂
✂
Quick Reference Guide
To remote start the vehicle
Press and release the transmitter button for 1-second. The remote•
responds with the remote start ON tones and the green LED on the
remote flashes once. The parking lights turn on constant to confirm
remote start operation.
To shut down remote start
Press and hold the transmitter button for 3 seconds. The remote will•
play the remote start shut off tones and the orange LED will flash 1
time The parking lights will turn off.
Car finder (remote start must not be active)
Press and hold the transmitter button for 3-seconds. The remote will•
respond with 1 short beep and the orange LED on the remote will
flash once. The parking lights will start to flash 5 times slowly.
To unlock the doors (remote start must be active)
Press and release the transmitter button for 1second. The remote•
will respond with 2 short beeps and the green LED on the remote
will flash once, the horn will honk twice and the doors will un-
lock.

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Limited lifetime consumer warranty
Directed Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at
Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed 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 conditions are met:
the unit was purchased from an authorized Directed dealer, the unit was professionally
installed and serviced by an authorized Directed dealer; the unit will be professionally
reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed
dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed, shipping 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 com-
ponents other than the unit, including without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters
and the associated sensors and accessories, carry a one-year warranty from the date of
purchase of the same. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR
WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE DENIED. 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 from 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. Directed, 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 WARRANTIES, 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 NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME
FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS.
DIRECTED DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS
OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED
SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE
THEFT. DIRECTED 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

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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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY,
THE 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
SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER’S PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF TIME,
LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER
A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE UNIT
HAS NOT BEEN PURCHASED FROM DIRECTED, OR AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED
DEALER, OR IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE,
NEGLIGENCE, ACTS OF GOD, NEGLECT, IMPROPER SERVICE, OR OTHER CAUSES
NOT ARISING OUT OF DEFECT IN MATERIALS OR CONSTRUCTION.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclu-
sion 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 warranty is only valid for sale of product(s) within the United States of America.
Product(s) sold outside of the United States of America are sold “AS-IS” and shall have NO
WARRANTY, express or implied. This product may be covered by a Guaranteed Protection
Plan (“GPP”). See your authorized Directed dealer for details of the plan or call Directed
Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800.
Make sure you have all of the following information from your authorized Directed
dealer:
A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:
o Date of purchase
o Your full name and address
o Authorized dealer’s company name and address
o Type of alarm installed
o Year, make, model and color of the automobile
o Automobile license number
o Vehicle identification number
o All security options installed on automobile
o Installation receipts
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G4203X 2008-09
Vista, CA 92081
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