Model 553T
Owner's Guide
Page 1: ...Model 553T Owner s Guide ...
Page 2: ...clear copy of your sales receipt containing all of the information shown on the following page This warranty contains the entire agreement relating to warranty and supersedes all previous and contemporaneous representations or understandings whether written or oral IN ANY EVENT DEI IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE THEFT OF THE VEHICLE AND OR ITS CONTENTS This warranty is void if the product has been damaged ...
Page 3: ...Y TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state IMPORTANT NOTE This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or...
Page 4: ...out a Transmitter 12 Silent Mode 13 Panic Mode 13 Valet Mode 13 Remote Valet 14 Remote Start 14 Shutting Down the Remote Start System 15 Valet Take Over 16 Timer Mode 17 Disabling the Remote Start System 18 Nuisance Prevention Circuitry 19 Safety Features 20 Over and Under Rev Protection 20 Shut Down Inputs 20 Starter Anti Grind Circuitry 21 Diagnostics 21 Arming Diagnostics 21 Disarming Diagnosti...
Page 5: ...2 1999 Directed Electronics Inc Standard Configuration ...
Page 6: ...ions on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system By carefully reading this 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 website at www directed com The system requires no specific maintenance Your remote is powered by a miniature 12V battery type GP23A that wil...
Page 7: ...evice complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to oper ate this device Thi...
Page 8: ...his manual correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter Button The arming function is controlled by pressing for one second Button The disarming function is controlled by pressing for one sec ond Button Silent Mode and an optional auxiliary function are controlled by pressing Silent Mode works by pressing for less than one second An optional auxiliary function such as trunk release is contro...
Page 9: ...ed at all times Due to the complexity of this system installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized DEI 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 pa...
Page 10: ...with the keys in the ignition The user must also have the neutral safe ty 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 DEI dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide If the vehicle starts in gear cease remote start operation immediately an...
Page 11: ...smitter for one second When the system arms you will hear a short siren sound or chirp and see the parking lights flash once If the power door locks are controlled by the system the doors will also lock While the system is armed the status LED will flash approximately twice per second indicating that the system is actively protecting your vehicle If you hear a second chirp after arming and note th...
Page 12: ...cle as follows Light impacts will trigger the Warn Away signal The siren will chirp and the parking lights will flash for a few seconds Heavy impacts trip a Triggered Sequence The sequence con sists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing for a pre programmed period which can range in duration from 1 to 180 seconds If a door is opened the system will immediately start ch...
Page 13: ...tem is armed Pressing a second time within five seconds The siren chirps twice followed by a long chirp Zone 2 is now bypassed Pressing a third time within five seconds The siren chirps three times followed by a long chirp Zone 4 is now bypassed Pressing a fourth time within five seconds The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp Zones 2 and 4 are now bypassed Pressing a fifth time withi...
Page 14: ...by pressing To turn off or disarm the security system press again You will hear two chirps and the parking lights will flash twice If the power locks are controlled by the system the doors will also unlock The siren chirping either four or five times when disarm ing indicates Tamper Alert which is described in the Diagnostics Section of this guide Your security system includes a High Security Disa...
Page 15: ...e system has been programmed for active locking arming or passive locking arming If your remote transmitter is lost or damaged you can manually disarm your vehicle security system To disarm the system without a transmitter you must have the vehicle s ignition key and know where the Valet switch is located Be sure to check with your installer at the time of installation for both the location and th...
Page 16: ...m is armed using the Silent Mode This ensures that the siren does not chirp in an environment where you don t want chirps to be emitted The system is still capable of being triggered by heavier impacts only the Warn Away Response generated by light impacts is bypassed If you are threatened in or near your vehicle you can attract attention by triggering the system with your transmitter Just press f...
Page 17: ...Press 3 Press 4 Press again The status LED will light solid if you are entering Valet Mode and will turn off if you are exiting Valet Mode The remote start 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 heati...
Page 18: ... will attempt to start the motor again If your motor is not running after three attempts the system will stop the remote start sequence It is not necessary to disarm your system before remote starting the vehi cle The shock sensor will be bypassed whenever the system is run ning the motor IMPORTANT It is unsafe to operate a vehicle s motor in a garage or other closed off area Breathing the exhaust...
Page 19: ...will be shut down when you step on the brake pedal The vehicle motor however will continue to run because the ignition has been turned on The vehicle will now operate as usual A vehicle equipped with the Valet Take Over system can remain running after the key is removed from the ignition This feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit the vehicle for short periods of time but would like...
Page 20: ...sed area such as a garage To enter Timer Mode 1 Start the vehicle by pressing and releasing and 2 Press and release 3 Within two seconds press and release and again 4 The engine will shut down and the parking lights will flash four times The engine will then restart to confirm that Timer Mode has been entered The vehicle engine may be allowed to run for its pre programmed time period or it can be ...
Page 21: ... parking lights will flash four times to confirm that Timer Mode has been exited If the vehicle has already been remote started you may skip Step One This feature allows your system s remote start unit to be tem porarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from being remote started accidentally This feature is useful if the vehicle is being serviced or stored in an enclosed area To disable the remote ...
Page 22: ...r the security system while it is being bypassed the 60 minute bypass period will start over This ensures that a sensor that is continually being triggered will remain bypassed The vehicle doors are protected by NPC differently If your securi ty system is triggered by an open door for three full cycles the security system will bypass the vehicle doors until the trigger ceases NOTE Arming and disar...
Page 23: ... to race NOTE The system uses a wire connected to the vehicle to sense engine speed This wire must be connected in order for over and under rev pro tection to work This system uses several inputs to shut down the remote start operation of the motor or prevent remote start if certain inputs are active The two most important are hood and brake inputs The hood input will prevent the motor from starti...
Page 24: ...ur system is constantly mon itoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it It is designed to detect any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire system The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence If the security system is armed at the same time that an input is active such as a door opening or sensor triggeri...
Page 25: ...n disarming the system then the security system was triggered in your absence If five chirps are heard when disarming the system a zone was triggered so many times that the Nuisance Protection Circuitry has bypassed that zone In either case the status LED will indicate which zone was involved see Table of Zones section The system will retain this information in its memory and chirp four or five ti...
Page 26: ...pping The receiver and transmitters use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the transmitter is used This technology has been developed to increase the security of the unit The control unit knows what the next codes should be This helps to keep the transmitter in sync with the control unit even if you use the remote control out of range of the vehicle However i...
Page 27: ...t draw on the vehicle s bat tery and prevents the system from draining the battery Power Saver Mode takes over under the following conditions Power Saver when the system is armed After the system has been armed for 24 hours the LED will flash at half its normal rate decreasing the system s current draw Power Saver in Valet Mode When the system enters Valet Mode the LED illuminates steadily If the ...
Page 28: ...have different settings that meet their specific needs It is almost like having four separate alarms in your vehicle one for each user NOTE Owner Recognition cannot be programmed without a Bitwriter and the necessary software Check with your dealer for more information Rapid Resume Logic This DEI system will store its current state to non volatile memo ry If power is lost and then reconnected the ...
Page 29: ...ogrammed on the doors will lock three seconds after the ignition is turned on and unlock when the ignition is turned off The system can also be programmed to prevent the door from locking when the ignition is turned on with any door open If your installer is programming the system with the DEI Bitwriter or a personal computer and the TechSoft Programmer ignition lock and unlock are independent fea...
Page 30: ...system are fully operational Full trigger response 30 or 60 seconds This determines how long the full triggered sequence lasts Some states have laws regulating how long a security system can sound before it is considered a nuisance If your installer is programming the system with the DEI Bitwriter or a personal computer and the TechSoft Programmer the full triggered response can be pro grammed for...
Page 31: ...d chirp volume The output of the Revenger Soft Chirp siren consists of six different tones in sequence Any of these tones can be eliminated by a dealer resulting in a unique easily identifiable siren sound The chirps can be either full volume or 6 decibels quieter than the full alarm blast The engine can be programmed to run for any duration rang ing from 1 to 60 minutes 12 minutes is the default ...
Page 32: ...ps the starter kill active if main battery is disconnected Field Disturbance Sensor An invisible dome of coverage is estab lished by installing the 508D radar sensor Your system can react to any intrusions into this field with the full triggered sequence Mechanical Hood Lock Prevents the vehicle s hood from being opened keeping thieves away from the system s siren the battery connections and other...
Page 33: ...en under neath the dash area of the vehicle It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all the alarm s functions FailSafe Starter Kill An automatic switch controlled by the security system which prevents the vehicle s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the system is disarmed in Valet Mode or should the sta...
Page 34: ...ou hear as well as the six tones you hear while the alarm is triggered Transmitter Hand held remote control which operates the vari ous functions of your system Trigger or triggered sequence This is what happens when the alarm goes off or trips The triggered sequence of your system consists of 30 seconds of siren sounding and parking light flashing Valet Switch A small push button switch mounted s...
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Page 36: ...in 15 seconds The sys tem should now disarm If it does not you may have waited too long so turn the ignition off and on and try again Silent Mode Pressing briefly before arming or disarming will eliminate the con firmation chirp s for that one operation only Panic Mode Press for 1 second and you will enter Panic Mode The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds To stop Pan...
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