Directed Autostart Signature Series User manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
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OEM Remote Owner’s Guide
GDS4OEM 500-10770-01 (R1.0)

Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art
Directed Digital System. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior
to using your system will help maximize the use of its many
features. For more information please visit us online (see
back cover for URL). For any additional questions please
contact your authorized Directed dealer or Directed at
1-800-753-0600. Additional support is also available at:
http://support.directed.com.
Important information
Government regulations and safety information
Read the Government regulations and Warning!
Safety first sections of this manual prior to operating
this system.
Warning! Failure to heed this information can
result in death, personal injury or property damage
and may also result in the illegal use of the system
beyond its intended purpose.
Your warranty
Your system comes with a warranty. The warranty terms are
detailed at the end of this guide. Make sure that you receive the
proof of purchase from your dealer, indicating the product was
installed by an authorized Directed dealer.
GDS4OEM 500-10770-01 (R1.0)

Contents
Congratulations ............................................................................. iii
Important information..................................................................... iii
Government regulations and safety information ................... iii
Your warranty................................................................... iii
Sending commands to your vehicle...................................................1
Control center .................................................................................1
Vehicle takeover..............................................................................2
Get In and Go ................................................................................3
Valet mode .....................................................................................3
Remote start valet mode......................................................3
Alarm/security valet mode..................................................4
Startup diagnostics..........................................................................6
SmartStart compatible .....................................................................6
What is SmartStart? ...........................................................6
Take advantage of all these great phone control features!.......7
Pairing your smartphone to the system..................................7
Engine Idle Protection System (EIPS)..................................................8
Patent information ........................................................................... 9
Government regulations.................................................................10
Warning! Safety first .....................................................................12
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ................................................. 15

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Sending commands to your vehicle
Whether you want to remote start the engine, lock/unlock the
doors or pop the trunk, there are 3 possible ways you can send
commands to your vehicle, using the:
• Factory remote.
• Aftermarket remote.
• Directed SmartStart application via your smartphone.
If applicable, you can also start the engine remotely by either
pressing the Lock button 3 times quickly or by pressing Lock,
Unlock, and Lock quickly on your factory remote. Check with
your installer to find out which method is configured in your
vehicle.
Control center
Your system comes with a control center. Check with your installer
for the location in the vehicle. The LED gives the system status
indication, and the control center button is used for putting the
system into valet mode and for pairing your smartphone.
Control Center
Button
LED
LED

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Vehicle takeover
1Close the vehicle doors, hood and trunk,
then send the Remote Start command to start
the vehicle.*
14:36
Press Remote
Start button*
2Send the Unlock command on the factory or
aftermarket remote.*
14:36
Press Unlock on
either remote*
Complete the following steps within 45 seconds or the vehicle
will shut down.
3
Enter the vehicle.
Note: In a PTS vehicle, make sure the factory
remote is inside with you. Enter
vehicle
4
Insert your key in the ignition barrel and turn
it to the ON position.
OR
Press the PTS button twice.
START
Key OUT
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
OR
5Depress the brake pedal, put the car
in gear and drive off. Ready to
drive off
* Icon and remote appearance may differ depending on the model pur-
chased.

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Get In and Go
Note : Check with your installer if Get In and Go is available on
your vehicle, as this feature is not available on all vehicles.
Get In and Go is designed to provide users with easy takeover
when entering their Push-to-Start (PTS) equipped vehicle, once it
has been remote started.
With Get In and Go, you simply remote start the vehicle, unlock
the doors, get in and go... All that is left to do is put the gear in
drive and drive off.
Valet mode
Your system is equipped with two valet modes that will disable
security and/or remote start features. Each mode can be turned
on and off individually using the vehicle ignition and control
center button.
Remote start valet mode
Remote start valet mode disables the remote starter completely.
When a remote start command is received, the engine will not
start, and the parking lights will flash nine times quickly as
diagnostic feedback.

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Use the following steps to manually enter and exit remote start
valet mode:
1
Insert your key in the ignition
barrel, and turn it to the ON
position.
OR
Press the PTS button once or
twice.*
OR
START
Key OUT
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
OR
2
Turn the key to the OFF position.
OR
Press the PTS button once more.
START
Key OUT
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
OR
3Immediately press and hold the control
center button until the parking lights flash 9
times.
Control Center
Button
LED
LED
* The number of times the PTS button is pressed depends on the vehicle.
Check with your installer for the correct number. Make sure you do not
have your foot on the brake pedal during this step.
The parking lights will flash nine times quickly when entering
remote start valet mode, and nine times slowly when exiting.
Alarm/security valet mode
When alarm/security valet mode is on, system convenience
features such as door locks, parking light flash, and comfort
closure remain functional, while security features (if installed) such
as alarm triggers, confirmation chirps, passive arming, auto re-
arming, and passive starter disable are deactivated.

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The status LED will remain active for one hour after the ignition
turns off, as a reminder that valet mode is on, but always turns
off while driving.
Use the following steps to manually enter and exit alarm/security
valet mode:
1
Insert your key in the ignition
barrel, and turn it to the ON
position.
OR
Press the PTS button once or
twice.*
OR
START
Key OUT
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
OR
2
Turn the key to the OFF position.
OR
Press the PTS button once more.
START
Key OUT
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
START
Key IN
ON
OFF
OR
3Immediately press and release the control
center button once.
Control Center
Button
LED
LED
* The number of times the PTS button is pressed depends on the vehicle.
Check with your installer for the correct number. Make sure you do not
have your foot on the brake pedal during this step.
The siren/horn (if connected) will emit two long chirps when
entering alarm/security valet mode, and one long chirp when
exiting.

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Startup diagnostics
If the vehicle fails to activate the remote start, the module will
notify you by flashing the parking lights on the vehicle to indicate
why the engine did not start.
Parking Light Flashes Definition
5 Brake wire is active.
6 Hood pin wire is active.
7Manual transmission mode is enabled and not
initialized.
9 Start Valet is active (remote start is disabled).
SmartStart compatible
This system is equipped with a free Bluetooth version of SmartStart
offering up to 200’ of range. If you would like to upgrade your
system to unlimited range and add GPS tracking, ask your dealer
or installer about adding a Directed SmartStart System.
Note : A service plan is required.
What is SmartStart?
Now you can remote start, lock and unlock your car just by
pushing a button on your mobile device, using the SmartStart
App from Directed. The simple graphical interface gives you
control over the following features of your installed remote start or
security with remote start system:
• Lock/Arm
• Unlock/Disarm
• Remote Car Starter
• Trunk Release
• Panic
• AUX Channels

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You can also control multiple vehicles – great for families – and
assign more than one user to control a vehicle. It is easy with
SmartStart! However, this is only the beginning! SmartStart
is loaded with additional features including GPS tracking,
SmartSchedule, vehicle status, roadside assistance, parked car
finder and more.
The application enables a “Cloud-Connected Car” like
never before, providing 2-way interaction with your vehicle.
Connectivity is managed through the Directed Cloud Services
(DCS) network linking car, app, end user, and the Internet.
For more information, visit www.mysmartstart.com.
Take advantage of all these great phone control features!
Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download
the free SmartStart Application today.
To download the app:
Scan the QR code or search for Directed
SmartStart in your mobile app portal.
Pairing your smartphone to the system
Once you have downloaded the SmartStart app, follow the in-
app instructions to create a free account and pair your phone to
your remote start or remote start and security system.

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Engine Idle Protection System (EIPS)
Vehicles equipped with a push button start or push-to-start
keyless ignition and start system work by using various antennas
throughout the vehicle to detect the presence of the vehicle’s
electronic Smart Key. If the Smart Key has been removed from the
interior cabin of these vehicles while the engine is running, the
engine will still continue to run indefinitely unless action is taken
by the user to shut the ignition system off, becoming a potential
hazard if the vehicle has been left unattended in a garage or
other confined space.
The Engine Idle Protection System (EIPS) available on this product
has been designed as a convenience feature that can detect
the presence of the vehicle’s Smart Key within the cabin using
the vehicle’s OEM antennas and communications network. If the
key has been removed from the vehicle, EIPS will engage and
monitor the vehicle for a pre-defined amount of time configured
at the time of installation (i.e. 1 to 5 minutes). Once engaged,
if the EIPS timer expires and the key has still not been detected
inside the vehicle, the EIPS feature will assume the vehicle has
been unintentionally left idling and will shut the engine off.
EIPS (Engine Idle Protection System) will:
• Notify the user about the idling engine by sounding the
horn with a series of short beeps.
• Shut down the engine after a pre-defined period of time
(i.e. 1 to 5 minutes).
• If the engine fails to shut down due to some malfunction,
EIPS will go into alarm mode and will notify the user by all
means possible (e.g. horn or siren).

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Note :
• EIPS is configured using the configuration wizard.
• The EIPS feature is disabled if the vehicle is in motion so
there is no risk that the vehicle will shut off while driving,
regardless of the fob being present in the vehicle or not.
Patent information
This product is covered by one or more of the following United
States patents:
Remote Start Patents:
5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933;
5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448;
6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783; 8,112,185
Vehicle Security Patents:
5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576;
5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638;
5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936;
5,990,786; 6,028,505; 6,452,484; 7,519,400;
7,898,386
Other patents pending.

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Government regulations
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
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 installation. 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.

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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 harmful 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.

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Warning! Safety first
Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding.
Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal.
Installation
Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only
be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any ques-
tions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600.
Remote Start Capable
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.
Manual Transmission Vehicles
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 authorized Directed dealer or contact
Directed at 1-800-753-0600.

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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.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the parking/
emergency brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in per-
sonal injury or property damage. We recommend the owner have the
parking / emergency brake system inspected and adjusted by a qualified
automotive shop biannually.
Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of opera-
tion 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.
OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS
MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU

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MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE
ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED 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 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.
Interference
All radio devices are subject to interference, which could affect proper
performance.
Upgrades
Any upgrades to this product must be performed by an authorized
Directed dealer. Do not attempt to perform any unauthorized modifica-
tions to this product.
Water/Heat Resistance
This product is not designed to be water and/or heat-resistant. Please
take care to keep this product dry and away from heat sources. Any
damage from water or heat will void the warranty.

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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 accesso-
ries, 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
components 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 FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WILL BE DENIED. This
warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if: 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

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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
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.