Python 7142P User manual

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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art keyless entry
and remote start system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using
your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many
features. For more information please visit us online at:
www.pythoncarsecurity.com.
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
What's included
s Two 4- button 1-way remote controls (P/N 7142P)
s Your warranty registration card
s This owner's guide
Warranty
Card
Owner’s
Guide
Guide translations
For a Spanish or French version of the Owner's Guide, please download it
from www.directechs.com under Resources.
Estimado Cliente:
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sitio www.directechs.com
Cher consommateur:
Si vous désirez une version française ou espagnole du guide d’utilisation,
veuillez s.v.p. le télécharger à l’adresse suivante: www.directechs.com en ap-
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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. Please make sure you receive
the warranty registration card and proof of purchase from your dealer
indicating the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer.
Your product warranty must be validated. You can validate online at:
www.prodregister.com/directed and click on Security, or complete
and return the warranty registration card.
System maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is powered
by a coin cell battery (3V CR2032) that lasts approximately one year
under normal use. When the battery begins to weaken operating range
is reduced and the LED on the remote dims.
Replacement remote controls
If additional remote controls are desired, please see your authorized
dealer or visit us at
www.directedstore.com to order. Your 1-way re-
placement part number is 7142P.

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Contents
Congratulations .................................................................................................i
What's included .............................................................................................i
Guide translations..............................................................................................i
Important information ........................................................................................ii
Government regulations and safety information ...........................................ii
Your warranty...........................................................................................ii
System maintenance..................................................................................ii
Replacement remote controls ......................................................................ii
Remote control information.................................................................................2
Basic commands ...............................................................................................2
Lock ........................................................................................................2
Unlock.....................................................................................................2
Remote start .............................................................................................2
AUX/Trunk...............................................................................................3
Carfinder.................................................................................................3
Rear defogger..........................................................................................3
Timer mode..............................................................................................3
Using Your System.............................................................................................4
Locking....................................................................................................4
Unlocking ................................................................................................4
Disabling (optional) starter kill ...................................................................4
Panic mode..............................................................................................5
Remote start .............................................................................................5
Rear defogger..........................................................................................6
Valet take-over..........................................................................................7
Timer mode..............................................................................................8
Starter anti-grind circuitry...........................................................................9
Disabling the remote start system ................................................................9
Ignition controlled door locks ...................................................................10
Rapid resume logic .........................................................................................10
Owner recognition ..........................................................................................11
Programming options.......................................................................................12
Glossary of terms............................................................................................13
Convenience expansions .................................................................................14
Government regulations ...................................................................................16
Warning! Safety first .......................................................................................17
Caution .................................................................................................18
Interference............................................................................................18
Upgrades ..............................................................................................19
Water/Heat Resistance ...........................................................................19
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ....................................................................20

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Remote control information
Transmit LED
Lock
Unlock
Trunk Release
Remote Start
Basic commands
Lock
Press for 1 second.
When held for more than 1.5 seconds, Panic is activated.
For Panic to work,the optional horn honk feature must be con-
nected.
Press button to turn Panic off.
Unlock
Press for 1 second.
Remote start
Press for 1 second to activate remote start.

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AUX/Trunk*
Press for 1.5 seconds to open trunk*.
Silent Mode activated by pressing AUX for less than 1 second, before
locking or unlocking.
Carfinder
Press and AUX to activate car finder. The parking lights flash 5
times slowly.
Rear defogger*
Press and and AUX to activate the rear window defogger
during remote starting.
Timer mode
Press and to activate timer mode. The vehicle will automati-
cally start every three hours for a maximum of 6 starts. The engine runs
for pre-proprammed runtime of 12 minutes.
*This is an optional feature. See your authorized Directed dealer for details.

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Using Your System
Locking
Press for one second to lock the system (if the door locks are con-
nected). The horn honks (if connected) and the parking lights flash once
to confirm locking of the system. The optional Failsafe®Starter Kill also
activates and prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking.
Unlocking
Press for one second unlocks the doors (if connected). The horn
honks twice (if connected) and the parking lights flash twice to confirm
unlocking of the system. The optional Failsafe Starter Kill is deactivated.
Disabling (optional) starter kill
If your remote control is lost or damaged, you can manually override
the starter kill. To do this, you must have the vehicle's ignition key and
know where the Valet button is located. Be sure to check with the in-
staller for the location of the Valet button.
To override the starter kill, turn the ignition on and press and release the
Valet button within 10 seconds. The vehicle should start. If it does not
start, you may have waited too long; turn the ignition off and repeat
the process.
Location of Valet button: ____________________

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Panic mode
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention
by triggering the system with your remote control. Press for 1.5
seconds to enter Panic Mode. In Panic Mode, the horn will honk and
the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. To stop Panic Mode at
any time, press , or on the remote control.
Note: In order for Panic Mode to be effective, the vehicle’s horn (or
optional siren) and the vehicle's parking lights must be connected.
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 system. 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!
Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear,
and never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the ignition.
To remote start the vehicle:
s Press the button on the remote control 1 time and hold for
1 second. The system can be programmed to activate with 1- 3
presses.
s The parking lights flash to confirm the vehicle is attempting to start.
(In gasoline vehicles, the engine will start 4 seconds after the park-
ing lights flash. In diesel vehicles, the engine will start when the
WAIT-TO-START timer has expired.)
s Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-programmed
period of time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) or until a shutdown input
is triggered.

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When you are ready to drive the vehicle:
1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON (not the START)
position.
2. Press the brake pedal. The remote start system shuts down and the
motor continues to run because the ignition has been turned on.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position,
the engine will shut down.
While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system
monitors the vehicle and automatically shuts down the engine if it receives
any of the following shut-down inputs:
s The brake pedal is pressed.
s The hood is opened.
s The shutdown toggle switch is put into the OFF position.
s The pre-programmed run time (12, 24, or 60 minutes) has elapsed.
s Remote control button is pressed.
Rear defogger
To turn the rear defogger On:
1. Simultaneously press & release the ++AUX buttons on
the remote control.
2. The lights flash 3 times.
3. The rear defogger activates when the vehicle is remote started.
Note: If the remote start is On the lights turn Off then flash 3-times be-
fore returning to normal, and the defogger activates as programmed.

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To turn the rear defogger Off:
1. Simultaneously press & release the + + AUX buttons on
the remote control.
2. The lights flash 2 times.
3. The rear defogger does not activate when the vehicle is remote
started.
Note: If the remote start is On, the parking lights turn Off then flash
2 times before returning to normal. The defogger, if active, stops.
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:
1. Before turning off the engine, press and release on the remote
control for 1 second.
2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. (The engine will stay
running.)
3. The vehicle will run for the pre-programmed period of time (12,
24, or 60 minutes) or until a shutdown input is triggered.

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Car finder
Car finder allows you to locate your vehicle, by having the system flash
the parking lights on your vehicle..
To activate:
1. Press and release the and AUX buttons at the same time.
2. The lights flash 5 times slowly allowing you to locate your vehicle.
Timer mode
When you activate timer mode the system automatically starts the ve-
hicle every three hours for a maximum of 6 starts. The pre-programmed
engine runtime is 12 minutes.
s Press and to activate timer mode. The parking lights flash
four times, and after a 1 second delay, the engine starts.
s To shutdown the engine, press the remote start button . The
system remains in timer mode and will continue to start every 3
hours unless cancelled by turning on the ignition or by activating
the brake, or neutral safety shutdown wires.
s The parking lights flash 4 times indicating timer mode is exited.
Important! Timer Mode should be used only in open
areas. Never start and run the vehicle in an enclosed space
such as a garage or carport.