Directed Electronics Python 1601 User manual

Model 1601
Security and Remote Start
Owner’s Guide
© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
G5102P 2008-06

Contents
Government regulations .....................................................................................5
Warning! Safety first .........................................................................................7
What is included.............................................................................................10
Important information ......................................................................................10
Your warranty.........................................................................................10
Replacement remotes...............................................................................11
System maintenance ...............................................................................11
Low battery indicator ..............................................................................11
Battery Replacement................................................................................11
Two Car Operation.................................................................................11
1-way remote .................................................................................................13
Transmitter configuration..........................................................................14
Feature List:............................................................................................15
Using the system .............................................................................................18
Arming the system...................................................................................18
While the system is armed .......................................................................18
Modified Arming Modes..........................................................................20
Disarming the System ..............................................................................21
System override......................................................................................22
Valet mode ............................................................................................23
Remote feature programming ...................................................................23
Using the remote start ......................................................................................25
Remote starting your vehicle.....................................................................25
Manual transmission vehicles ...................................................................26
Timer mode............................................................................................27
Turbo timer mode....................................................................................28
Smart start .............................................................................................29
Turning on the rear defogger....................................................................30
Valet take-over........................................................................................31
Safety features ...............................................................................................32
Starter anti-grind circuitry.........................................................................32
Disabling the remote start system ..............................................................32
Diagnostics ....................................................................................................33
Arming .................................................................................................33
Disarming .............................................................................................34
System status chirps ...............................................................................34
Table of zones........................................................................................34
Interpreting zone diagnostics....................................................................35
Nuisance prevention® circuitry ................................................................35
Owner recognition .........................................................................................37
Rapid resume logic..........................................................................................37
Power saver mode...........................................................................................38

Programming options.......................................................................................39
Security & convenience expansions ...................................................................41
Glossary of terms ............................................................................................43
Quick reference guide .....................................................................................45
Notes ............................................................................................................47
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ....................................................................49

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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.
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 persons’ body.
This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification

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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 modications not expressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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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.
Remote starters on manual transmission vehicles operate differently than those
with automatic transmission
because you must leave your car in neutral. You
must read this Owner’s Guide to familiarize yourself with the proper procedures
regarding manual transmission remote starters. If you have any questions, ask
your installer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600.
Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to:
Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no one is standing in front or•
behind the vehicle.
Only remote start on a flat surface•
Have the parking brake fully engaged•

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WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/emergen-
cy brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage. We recommend the owner have the parking / emergency brake
system inspected and adjusted by a qualified automotive shop bi-annually.
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 x 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.

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This product is designed for fuel injected vehicles only. Use of this
product in a standard transmission vehicle must be in strict accordance
with this guide.
This product should not be installed in any convertible vehicles, soft or
hard top with a manual transmission. Installation in such vehicles may
pose certain risk.

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What is included
Two five-button remote controls•
The control module with Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage •
shock sensor
Control center with integrated status LED and Valet override •
switch
Revenger™Soft Chirp™six-tone siren•
A remote start defeat toggle switch•
Window decals•
Your warranty registration•
Important information
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and
alarm system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed
by an authorized dealer only. Installation of this product by anyone
other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty. All dealers are
provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify authorization.
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 our web
site at
www.directed.com .
➤Your warranty
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned
within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validat-
ed 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.

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➤Replacement remotes
Your system comes with two Responder remote controls (P/N 7153P).
If additional remotes are desired, please see your authorized dealer or
visit
www.directedstore.com to order.
➤System maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your One way remote
is powered by small coin cell lightweight 3-volt lithium battery that will
last approximately one year under normal use. The remote uses one
CR2032 cell battery. When the battery begins to weaken, the operat-
ing range will be reduced.
➤Low battery indicator
When the batteries are low the alarm then emits an additional chirp
upon disarming of the alarm to let you know its time to change the
remote battery.
Note: The Arm/Disarm chirps should be programmed ON for the
alarm to emit any additional chirps during disarm. Ask your authorized
dealer if you have any questions.
➤Battery Replacement
Slide the door up to expose the battery beneath the holder. Remove the
expired battery. Place the new battery into the remote control. When
power is returned the remote control is ready for use.
➤Two Car Operation
You can use the remote control system for two cars with full command
capability for both vehicles.

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To change the car selection:
Press and hold the•
A U X
button until the amber light blinks once or
twice indicating current vehicle.
one blink & beep = car 1.
Two blinks & beeps = car 2
To scroll from one car to the other press the•
A U X
button again. After
selecting the car, operation of other features can resume. The se-
lected car remains selected until this setting is changed.

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1-way remote
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Feature Description
1Transmit indicator
2Lock button Press for one second to arm.
3Unlock button Press for one second to disarm.
4Remote start
button
Press for one second to activate remote
start.
5Auxiliary
button
Press and hold for 1.5 second to activate
trunk release.
6Function
button
Allows access to programming and
modifies operation of the other buttons.
7Label Back of remote has label to identify the
remote as 2-way or 1-way
8Battery Door Remove to access batteries when neces-
sary.
Note: If Keypad Lock is On, press
A U X
and then press
A U X
to exit.

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➤Transmitter configuration
Button
Level Direct Access
A U X
x 1
A U X
x 2
A U X
x 3
A U X
x 4
A U X
Arm/Lock
(Panic)
Silent Arm Sensor
Bypass **
Silent Alarm
Sensors †
Silent Alarm
All Zones †
A U X
Disarm/Unlock
(Panic)
Silent Disarm Valet On/
Off
Car Finder
A U X
Starter
On/Off
Reset
Runtime
Timer Mode
On/Off
Smart Start
On/Off
Defogger
On
A U X
Trunk Release
(Red/White)
AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 ***
A U X
Advance Level
Change Car
(3s) Enter
programming
(8s) *
Request
Temperature
* †
Runtime
Remaining
* †
Event His-
tory Report
* †
*
A U X
button must be pressed and held to access state
** System must be in ARMED mode to access this feature
*** System must be in remote start mode to access this feature
† Only applicable when upgrading to two way remote
Note: Pressing more than one button simultaneously generates an Error
tone and the LED flashes.

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➤Feature List:
A U X
Arm
Command : Press one time to Arm
Notes : Press/hold for 1.5 seconds to Arm the system and then
activate the Panic output
A U X
Disarm
Command : Press one time to Disarm
A U X
Remote Start
Command : Press one time to activate Remote Start
A U X
Aux (trunk)
Command : Press one time to open Trunk
A U X
Function shift
Command :Press 1 to 4 times. ( See Function shift table)
Notes :Each Press then release, shifts the function of the com-
mand button.
Silent arm
Command :Press
A U X
one- time and then press
A U X
Notes :Arms the system without chirps
Silent disarm
Command :Press
A U X
one- time and then press
A U X
.
Notes : Disarms the system without chirps

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Runtime reset
Command :Press
A U X
one-time and then
A U X
.
Notes : Re-starts the remote start runtime counter if remote start is
active.
Aux 1
Command :Press
A U X
one time and then press
A U X
.
Notes : This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer
for details.
Aux 2
Command :Press
A U X
two times and then press
A U X
.
Notes : This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer
for details.
Aux 3
Command :Press
A U X
three times and then press
A U X
.
Notes : This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer
for details.
Sensor Bypass
Command :Press
A U X
two- times and then
A U X
Notes :Available when armed only: bypasses warn triggers.
Send again to bypass Warn & Full Trigger; Send again
to turn bypass off and monitor sensors normally. For more
information, see Modified Arming Modes.
Valet mode
Command :Press
A U X
two-times and then
A U X
.

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Timer mode
Command :Press
A U X
two-times and then
A U X
.
Notes :Enables or disables the remote start timer mode.
Car finder
Command :Press
A U X
three-times and then
A U X
.
Notes : Arm/Disarm cancels the light ashes.
Smart start
Command :Press
A U X
three-times and then press
A U X
.
Notes :Enables or disables the SmartStart feature.
Defogger
Command :Press
A U X
four times, and then
A U X
. (Only after remote
start is on.)
Notes :Automatically turns on during remote start. The rear de-
fogger (if connected) is programmed to automatically
activate when remote start is turned on. If the interior
cabin temperature is above 55˚ F the defogger will not
activate.
Panic
Command :Press and hold
A U X
for 1.5 seconds.
Notes :The siren will trigger until you hit the lock or unlock button
on the remote

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Using the system
➤Arming the system
To arm the system, press the
A U X
button on the remote control.
The siren in the vehicle will “chirp” once and the parking lights will flash
once. If the power door locks have been connected, the doors will
lock. The system will automatically check for errors when it arms.
If errors are found when arming:
If an alarm trigger zone – such as a door, the trunk, the hood, or a
sensor, was active at the time of arming, the system will “bypass”, or
ignore, this trigger zone. This allows the system to continue to protect
your vehicle using the remaining trigger zones.
You are notified of this active zone immediately after arming the system.
The siren in the vehicle will “chirp” again and the parking lights will
flash again. The Status LED indicator in the vehicle will blink in a pattern
to indicate the active zone number error which was found (See Table
of Zones on page 34).
Arming without the chirp (Silent Arm):
Press the
A U X
button at the bottom of the remote once, and then press
the
A U X
button. The system will arm without the confirmation chirp. The
parking lights will flash once.
➤While the system is armed
Fail-Safe Starter Kill•
The starter is disabled by the system’s Fail-Safe starter kill (if installed).

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Alarm Responses
The security system can generate two levels of alarm: Warn Away - Soft
siren chirps and flashing parking lights.
The purpose of Warn-Away is to warn a would-be thief next to your
vehicle that the vehicle is protected, but in a manner that does not call
attention to it from more than a few feet away.
Full Alarm Trigger
Sounds the siren at maximum volume and ashes the parking lights.
The default duration of the Full Alarm is 30 seconds. This can be pro-
grammed to any duration from 30 to 60 seconds manually. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
Warn-Away response is triggered by:
Lesser or lighter vibrations or impacts (detected by the Stinger•
Doubleguard shock sensor)
Opening a door: the Progressive Door Trigger feature will sound•
the Warn Away response, followed immediately by Full Alarm
Any attempt to start the car: the Progressive Ignition Trigger will•
first sound the Warn Away response, followed immediately by Full
Alarm.
An optional Proximity Sensor (508D) triggered in the outer zone.•
Full Alarm response is triggered by:
Heavier impact to the vehicle (detected by the Stinger Double-•
Guard shock sensor).
Opening the trunk or hood (if connected).•
Opening a door: the Progressive Door Trigger feature will first•
sound the Warn-Away response, followed immediately by Full
Alarm.
An optional sensor, such as an optional Proximity Sensor triggered •
in the inner zone.

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Note: Call the police immediately if you witness a crime in progress.
➤Modified Arming Modes
The Responder gives you an unprecedented level of control over how
it will protect your car. “Normal arming” means that all the Responder
security features are active automatically. You can turn some security
features off on a one-time basis.
Turning off the Warn Away response
Arm system1.
Press the2.
A U X
button twice.
Press the3.
A U X
button.
Now, slight impacts or vibrations will not trigger Warn-Away. Heavy
impacts will still trigger Full Alarm.
Note: The next time you arm the system, Warn-Away will work
normally.
Turning off the Sensor Full Trigger response
You can completely disable the Stinger Doubleguard Shock Sensor
and any added optional sensors on a one-time basis. The entry points
(doors, hood, etc.) will still be monitored. All sensors will not be able to
trigger the Warn-Away response or the Full Alarm response.
After disabling Warn-away response, press the1.
A U X
the button
twice.
Press the2.
A U X
button.
Note: The next time you arm the system, the shock sensor will work
normally.