Directed SMARTSTART ASRA-2510 User manual

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T R A N S M I SSI O N R E M O T E S T A R T E R
Doc#: 120706 Rev:1.89 © 2012 Directed. All Rights Reserved
Model: ASRA-2510
User Guide
Designed & Engineered in Canada

P.2 User Guide
WARNING!
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to
ensure that their vehicle is parked in a safe and
responsible manner.
1. a) Manual Transmission: When leaving the
vehicle, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure
that the gearshift lever is in the NEUTRAL
position and the parking brake is engaged in
order to avoid accidents upon remote starting.
b) Automatic Transmission: When leaving the
vehicle, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure
that the gearshift lever is in “Park” in order to
avoid accidents upon remote starting.
NOTE: Make sure that the automatic vehicle cannot
start in "Drive".
2. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the
remote starter is disabled or put into valet mode
before servicing.
INDUSTRY CANADA USER NOTICE
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that required for successful communication.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

User guide P.3
Table of Contents
Government Regulations...................................................................................4
Introduction .....................................................................................................5
Using the Remote Control................................................................................. 6
Vehicle Presets................................................................................................... 7
Heater..............................................................................................................7
Windshield Wipers, Radio & Headlights..........................................................7
Arming and disarming the Starter Kill ..............................................................7
Remote-Starting Your Vehicle........................................................................... 9
Setting Your Vehicle into Ready Mode............................................................9
Remote-starting.............................................................................................11
Driving Off......................................................................................................11
Remote Starter Features.................................................................................. 12
Remote Door Locks.......................................................................................12
Idle Mode....................................................................................................... 12
Valet Mode .................................................................................................... 14
Panic Mode.................................................................................................... 16
Quick LockoutTM ............................................................................................ 16
Cold Weather Mode....................................................................................... 16
Extended Run Time....................................................................................... 17
Disable/Enable LED flashing......................................................................... 17
Constant output.............................................................................................18
Advanced Features: Installation-programmable Options............................. 18
Ignition-controlled Door Locks.......................................................................18
Secure Lock................................................................................................... 19
Safe Start ...................................................................................................... 19
Engine Run Time...........................................................................................19
Turbo Mode...................................................................................................20
Home ValetTM Mode ......................................................................................21
AUX 1............................................................................................................21
Horn Chirp Timing .........................................................................................22
Multi-car Operation........................................................................................ 22
OEM-Style Alarm...........................................................................................22
Car Finder......................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting Poor Transmitting Range ................................................... 24
Parking Light Flash Table................................................................................ 25
Battery Replacement........................................................................................ 26

P.4 User Guide
Government Regulations
This device complies with part 15 of the 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 undesired 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 instructions, 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 reception, 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.
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 interferences 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.

User guide P.5
Introduction
This is a state-of-the-art remote car starter system. The system is packed with
advanced features such as priority access to the driver’s door (commodity
features), the Safe Start children safety feature and SmartStart™.
SmartStart™ is a groundbreaking technology that enables your remote starter
features to be accessed by your smartphone. Features include keyless entry,
trunk release, panic, remote start/stop toggle and alarm notifications
1
.
Note: SmartStart™must be professionally installed. For more information, see
your nearest authorised Directed Canada dealer.
With many advanced functions, this product will satisfy any one of your
expectations from high-end commodity and security systems, without neglecting
any standard feature commonly offered by entry-level starters.
1
Certain conditions apply. See your authorised Directed Canada dealer.

P.6 User Guide
Using the Remote Control
Your Remote Car Starter is equipped with a 5-button multi-channel remote
control. It can operate two independent vehicles equipped with a Remote Car
Starter (see Multi-Car Operation page 22, for second-car transmitter functions).
The functions of the transmitter are as follows:
STOP and PANIC button.
Locks all doors and turns
ON alarm sound.
Locks the doors and arms
the STARTER KILL.
Remote starts the engine
or gets the system into
Cold Weather mode if
pressed for 3 seconds. Or
triggers Panic mode if
pressed for more than 3
seconds.
Unlocks the doors and
disarms the STARTER
KILL. Activates the AUX 1
output if priority door
access is configured.
Opens the
TRUNK or activates the
AUX 3 output
Note: Pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously will activate the
AUX 2 output.

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Vehicle Presets
Heater
When leaving the vehicle it is recommended to preset the accessory controls in
preparation for the next remote start. Settings for the blower motor (fan), front
and rear, should not be left on HIGH. It is recommended to leave the settings on
LOW or MEDIUM instead.
Windshield Wipers, Radio & Headlights
Certain vehicles require the radio and / or windshield wipers and / or headlights
circuits to become energized while running under remote start. When leaving the
vehicle you must ensure that the windshield wipers and headlights switches are
OFF. Leaving the headlights switch ON on certain types of vehicles could cause
them to remain ON even after remote starter shutdown, resulting in a dead
battery.
Arming and disarming the Starter Kill
This added security feature will prevent the vehicle from starting with the Ignition
key when the starter kill is armed. If the system was installed with the starter kill
option, you will not be able to start the vehicle with the key unless the system has
been unlocked first or put into Valet mode (page 14).
Note: If the Starter Kill is installed, the vehicle will benefit from a protection
against starter motor damage that could occur after remote-starting the engine
should the user, by force of habit, turn the ignition key to the CRANK position.
The Starter Kill (if installed) can be configured by the installer either to Passive
mode (so as to arm automatically) or Active mode (so as to require the user’s
intervention for arming). By default, your Remote Car Starter is configured to
Passive mode.

P.8 User Guide
Passive Mode:
To arm the Starter Kill, press the button on the transmitter, OR
1. In Passive mode, the Starter Kill will automatically arm 1 minute (by
default) or 3 minutes (if configured this way) after the ignition is turned
OFF or once the last door is closed (if the doors are monitored).
2. The LED on the antenna will flash quickly during the countdown
preceding the activation of the Starter Kill.
3. Once the activation countdown expires, the LED will send a series of
quick double flashes to indicate that the Starter Kill is now armed.
To disarm the Starter Kill, press the button on the transmitter.
The Starter Kill will automatically rearm itself after 1 minute (by default)
or 3 minutes (if configured this way) if no door is left opened (if the
doors are monitored) and the ignition is not turned ON.
Active Mode:
To arm the Starter Kill, press the button on the transmitter.
1. The parking lights will flash once.
2. The LED on the antenna will flash slowly.
3. If remote door locks are installed, this will also lock the doors and arm
the OEM-style alarm.
To disarm the Starter Kill, press the button on the transmitter.
1. The parking lights will flash twice.
2. The LED on the antenna will remain OFF.
3. If remote door locks are installed, this will also unlock the doors.

User guide P.9
Remote-Starting Your Vehicle
Setting Your Vehicle into Ready Mode
If your vehicle has a manual transmission you must read the following
indications. The unit must first be set to Ready Mode in order to start the vehicle
by remote. If the unit is not set to Ready Mode, it cannot remote start the vehicle.
Please note that Ready Mode can be enabled by the remote or the handbrake,
depending on the option that was selected by your installer. Therefore, you must
follow the appropriate procedure between the two described below in order to set
your vehicle into Ready Mode.
Once the system is set to Ready Mode, the vehicle can be remote started and
stopped at any time. The system will exit Ready Mode if a door, the hood or the
trunk is opened, if the brake pedal is pressed, if the parking brake is disengaged
or if the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.

P.10 User Guide
To set the system to Ready Mode:
If Ready Mode is enabled by remote
If Ready Mode is enabled by
handbrake
1.Ensure that all the doors, hood and trunk are closed. Make sure that the gear
selector is in the neutral position.
2.With the engine already running,
apply the parking brake once and
release the brake pedal.
3.Within 20 sec. of engaging the
parking brake, press and hold
LOCK, UNLOCK or START/STOP
on the transmitter (SmartStart™
uses only START/STOP).
The parking lights will flash 3 times
quickly and remain lit.
2.With the engine already running,
apply the parking brake twice within
10sec.
3.Make sure to release the brake
pedal.
The parking lights will flash 3 times
quickly and remain lit.
4.Remove the key: the engine will keep on running.
5.Exit the vehicle. All doors should be closed, including the hood and trunk.
NOW THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE OPTIONS
OPTION 1:
No Lock
OPTION 2:
Manual Shutdown
(default)
OPTION 3:
Automatic Shutdown
The engine stops.
The engine keeps going until
you press either;
LOCK to lock the doors
and shut down the
engine;
UNLOCK to unlock the
doors and shut down the
engine;
STAR/STOP to shut down
the engine without
affecting the doors.
The engine runs for
8 sec. then locks the
doors before finally
shutting down the
engine, without user
interaction.
WARNING: The
vehicle is not armed or
locked down.
WARNING: Engine runs
until the pre-programmed
run time expires.
WARNING: Do not
leave your keys in the
vehicle!
6.The Parking lights will flash.
LOCK: UNLOCK: START/STOP: TRUNK:

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Remote-starting
Press the button for approximately 1 second. The parking lights will
turn ON to inform you that the Remote Car Starter has received your signal.
Approximately 5 seconds later, the engine will start. The parking lights will remain
ON during the pre-programmed run time of the engine.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission and it does not start at the first
attempt, the system will shut down, wait a few seconds and try to start the engine
again. There will be 3 start attempts before the system gives up.
Driving Off
With the vehicle running under remote control, press the button to
disarm the Starter Kill and/or the OEM-style alarm (if installed) and unlock the
doors. Enter the vehicle and do the following:
Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position. (Do not turn
the key to the CRANK position while the engine is running. This would
cause the starter motor to re-engage.)
Press the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter unit.
You are now ready to drive off.
Note: On some Push-To-Start (PTS) vehicles, no takeover is possible as
pressing the brakes will shut the engine down. Please talk to your technician to
determine if the “Takeover mode” can be set for your vehicle.

P.12 User Guide
Remote Starter Features
Remote Door Locks
If your system was installed with the Remote Door Locks option, you will have
the convenience of remote keyless entry.
To lock your doors and arm the starter kill (if installed):
1. Press and hold the button for approx. 1 sec.
2. The parking lights will flash once to confirm that the doors have
been locked
To unlock your doors and disarm the starter kill (if installed):
1. Press and hold the button for approx. 1 sec.
2. The parking lights will flash twice to confirm that the doors have been
unlocked.
Remote Trunk Release
If your system was installed with the Remote Trunk Release option, you can
open your trunk by pressing the button for 3 seconds on the remote
transmitter.
Idle Mode
Convenience Feature: Idle Mode allows you to keep the engine running and the
doors locked while you stop, for example, at a convenience store or for a short
delivery.
This feature allows you to let the remote starter take over control of the vehicle
(i.e. no Key in the Ignition Switch) while the engine is running.

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Activating Idle mode (Automatic Transmission):
1. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and
press the , or button on the transmitter
until the parking lights come ON.
Note: SmartStart™ can be setup to use the icon to activate
Idle mode, Turbo mode or Ready mode.
2. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
The engine will continue running.
3. Exit the vehicle. All doors, the hood and trunk should be closed
4. Press the button to lock the doors, to arm the starter kill and to
arm the alarm. The engine will be kept running at idle speed.
a. When re-entering the vehicle, the user must reinsert the key into
the ignition and turn it to the ON position (not Crank) without
pressing on the brake.
b. Once the key is in the ON position, press on the brake pedal to put
the transmission in gear.
c. Drive off.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, Idle mode can be activated through
the same routine as that used for Ready mode (page 9); at the last step, the
button is pressed instead of the other buttons. This will lock the
doors, arm the system and leave the engine running.
NEW FEATURE –Push-To-Start Idle Mode
This feature is a variation of Idle mode, but made specifically for Push-To-Start
vehicles, with automatic or manual transmissions. (Consult your installer for
availability of this feature.) Follow the same steps as the normal Idle Mode
procedure, except for when re-entering the vehicle while the engine is running;
1. Close all doors.
2. You have 1.5 minutes (or 3 minutes) to press on the brake pedal, to get
in gear and drive off.

P.14 User Guide
Note 1: Pressing on the brake pedal after the allocated period will shut the engine
down.
Note 2: The engine will continue running until the user re-enters the vehicle or
until the expiration of the engine run time.
Note 3: If the pre-programmed run-time expires or if the user shuts down the
engine remotely, the vehicle will enter Ready Mode.
Caution! Do not leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle standing in Idle
Mode.
Valet Mode
When the vehicle is in Valet Mode, the remote starter and alarm functionalities
are disabled. If the vehicle needs to be serviced, or if you park it indoors, the
Valet Mode will prevent the engine from being remote-started accidentally.
Any of the following features will put your remote car starter into Valet
Mode:
Ignition Valet: This feature allows you to put your system into Valet
Mode by using the ignition key.
Remote valet: This feature allows you to put your system into Valet
Mode by using the transmitter.
To put the system into Valet Mode
To put the system into Valet mode using the KEY (Ignition Valet Mode):
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., turn the
key 5 times successively into the IGNITION/RUN and OFF positions.
2. The parking lights will flash three times.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.
4. The LED on the antenna will come ON solid to indicate that the vehicle
has successfully entered Valet mode.

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To put the system into Valet mode using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet
mode):
1. Press the and buttons simultaneously until the
parking lights flash three times.
2. The LED on the antenna will come ON solid to indicate that the vehicle
has successfully entered Valet mode.
To take the system out of Valet Mode
To take the system out of Valet mode using the KEY (Ignition Valet mode):
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Within 10 sec., turn the
key 5 times successively into the IGNITION/RUN and OFF positions.
2. The parking lights will flash twice.
3. Turn the ignition OFF.
4. The LED on the antenna will flash quickly to indicate that the vehicle is
now out of Valet mode.
To take the system out of Valet mode using the TRANSMITTER (Remote Valet
mode):
1. Press the and buttons simultaneously until the
parking lights flash twice.
2. The LED on the antenna will be OFF.
The system will warn you if someone attempts to remote start the vehicle while in
Valet Mode. The parking lights will turn ON then OFF, then Flash twice.

P.16 User Guide
Panic Mode
Note: Panic mode can only be activated if the horn has been adequately
configured by the installer.
In an emergency situation, you can activate Panic mode by pressing and holding
the button for more than 3 seconds, until the horn starts honking. If the
vehicle is under a remote start, the engine will shutdown automatically before
setting off the horn. You can stop the horn by pressing:
(this will lock your doors and deactivate panic mode),or
(this will unlock your doors and deactivate panic mode).
Furthermore, the panic mode can be stopped by activating Valet mode (page 14)
* Panic Mode will automatically shut down after 30 sec.
Quick LockoutTM
(Also called Secure Panic.) For fast protection in emergency situations, the
system will LOCK all doors when you press the brake pedal while you hear the
sound signal. (Quick Lockout is only available when Panic mode has been set
off.)
Cold Weather Mode
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, Ready mode (page 9) should be set
before entering Cold Weather mode. When Cold Weather Mode is active, the
engine starts every 2 hours and runs for 3 minutes (or for 8 or 20 minutes with
diesel engines). Cold Weather Mode automatically ends after 24 hours (or 12
starts).
To enter Cold Weather Mode:
Press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds
The parking lights will flash for 2 seconds, pause, then flash 3 times.
To exit Cold Weather Mode, do any one of the following actions:
Open the hood.
Start the engine by remote.

User guide P.17
Turn the ignition key to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position.
Press and hold the button until the parking lights come ON for
2 seconds, pause, and then flash once.
If Safe Start is enabled, you can activate Cold Weather Mode by:
Pressing and releasing the button, then, pressing and holding
the button until the parking lights flash 3 times.
To verify whether the system is in Cold Weather Mode (automatic transmissions
only):
Press the brake pedal:
If the vehicle is in cold weather mode, the parking lights will remain ON
while the brake pedal is pressed.
Extended Run Time
With the vehicle running under a remote start, pressing and holding the
button for more than 3 seconds will reset the run time counter to zero
and restart the run time cycle from the beginning.
The horn (if programmed) will honk once;
The parking lights will flash slowly 3 times then remain lit.
To stop the vehicle at any moment, simply press the button. This
procedure can only be carried out once per remote start.
Example: If your Module is programmed for a runtime of 3 minutes and your
vehicle has been running for 2 minutes already, pressing the button
will reset the counter to zero and the Engine will run for another cycle (in this
case, 3 minutes).
Disable/Enable LED flashing
To disable the LED: Press and simultaneously
until the parking lights flash three times.
To Enable the LED: Press and simultaneously until the
parking lights flash once.

P.18 User Guide
Constant output
Pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds will lock all
doors and will send a constant pulse as long as the LOCK button is held down
(maximum of 15 seconds). This constant pulse can be configured to activate
certain functionalities such as rolling up the windows –Please refer to your
installer to see if your vehicle is compatible with this option.
Pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds will unlock
all doors and will send a constant pulse as long as the button is held
down (maximum of 15 seconds). This constant pulse can be configured to
activate certain functionalities such as rolling down the windows –Please refer
to your installer to see if your vehicle is compatible with this option.
Advanced Features: Installation-
programmable Options
The Remote Car Starter was designed with flexibility and OEM integration in
mind. With its programmable options, this unit can single-handedly control nearly
any electrical system in your vehicle.
Caution: The programming of your system should be left to a professional.
Changing any one of the settings may affect the operation of your Remote Car
Starter. Please note that the following programmable options may require
additional parts and labor.
Ignition-controlled Door Locks
This is an added security feature. If your Remote Car Starter was installed with
the Ignition-Controlled Door Locks option, the doors will automatically be locked
as soon as the ignition key is turned to the IGNITION ON (RUN) position while the
brakes are pressed. The remote car starter will also lock any door that was
unlocked and opened (then closed) the next time the brake pedal is pressed.
When the key is turned to the OFF position, the doors will automatically be
unlocked.

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Secure Lock
(Disabled by default.) Before your vehicle can be remote-started, the factory
security system must first be disarmed. The Secure Lock feature may be
required on certain vehicle models with factory security systems that
automatically unlock the doors when the security system is disarmed.
To keep your vehicle protected when the factory security system is disarmed for
a remote start, Secure Lock will relock your doors as soon as the vehicle is
started. Once the engine is shut down by remote or after its runtime has expired,
Secure Lock will also rearm your factory security system and relock the doors.
Safe Start
Safe Start Enabled: If this feature is enabled, the user must press the
button twice within 3 seconds to remote-start the vehicle. This
will eliminate accidental remote starts, e.g. when children are playing
with the transmitter.
Swap Start: If this feature is enabled, press and
simultaneously to remote start the vehicle. The AUX 2 output can be
activated by pressing the button.
Engine Run Time
On a gas engine, the Remote Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine
for 3, 15, or 25 minutes (15 minutes by default). On a diesel engine, the Remote
Car Starter can be programmed to run the engine for 8, 20, or 30 minutes
(20 minutes by default).

P.20 User Guide
Turbo Mode
If Turbo Mode is configured at installation, it will allow a turbocharger to idle down
after the user leaves the vehicle: the unit will take over the vehicle and keep it
running for 60 seconds (or until it is shut down by remote control), then shut
down the engine.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, proceed as follows to set the
system to Turbo Mode:
3. With the engine running, make sure to release the brake pedal and
press the , or button on the transmitter
until the parking lights come ON.
4. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
The engine will continue running.
5. Exit the vehicle and close all doors, hood and trunk.
6. Press the button; this will lock the doors, arm the OEM-
style alarm (if configured|) and confirm that the vehicle is in Turbo
Mode.
7. The engine will shut down after 60 seconds.
If your vehicle has a manual transmission, follow all steps of the Ready mode
routine (page 9) to activate Turbo mode. At the last step, press either:
to lock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60
seconds; The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit. The OEM-
style alarm and starter kill (if configured) will be armed.
to unlock the doors and have the engine shut down after 60
seconds; The parking lights will flash 3 times and remain lit.
to shut down the engine without affecting the doors.
Note: The vehicle will enter Ready Mode once the engine run time expires.