Directed Autostart Signature Series User manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
Remote Start & Security Systems
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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