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Responder LC Model 5901

Security and Remote Start

Owner’s Guide

© 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA  

G5702V  2008-08

Summary of Contents for 5901

Page 1: ...Responder LC Model 5901 Security and Remote Start Owner s Guide 2008 Directed Electronics Vista CA G5702V 2008 08 ...

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Page 3: ...atures 23 Arm Features 23 While the system is armed 23 System override 25 Modified Arming Modes 26 Disarm Features 27 Additional remote start features 28 Auxiliary features 34 Remote control feature programming 35 Sensor adjust 39 Pair Remote Mode 39 Demo Modes 39 Safety features 40 Starter anti grind circuitry 40 Disabling the remote start system 40 Diagnostics 41 Last trigger 41 Arming 41 Disarm...

Page 4: ...2 way remote 46 Programming options 47 Security convenience expansions 49 Glossary of terms 51 LCD layout 53 Quick reference guide 55 Limited lifetime consumer warranty 57 ...

Page 5: ... 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 s 2EORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA s NCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVER s ONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO...

Page 6: ...dards 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 harm ful 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 HANGES O...

Page 7: ... 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 2 8 4 4 2 2 54 4 6 2 4 4 4 6 23 2 4 6 2 3 4 4 3 2 0 24 9 3 6 34 2 AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED These precautions are the sole responsibility of the user Remote starters on manual transmission vehicles operate differently than those ...

Page 8: ...the product installation guide If the vehicle starts in gear cease remote start operation immediately and CONSULT WITH THE AUTHORIZED IRECTED DEALER TO lX 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 perf...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...urchase of your state of the art remote start and ALARM SYSTEM UE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS SYSTEM IT MUST BE INSTALLED by an authorized dealer only Installation of this product by anyone other than an authorized dealer voids the warranty All dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to verify authorization Y CAREFULLY READING THIS WNER S UIDE PRIOR TO USING YOUR SYSTEM YOU WILL MAX...

Page 11: ...e remote but the remote is beyond the range of the vehicle to receive the command the remote will respond with an Out of Range notification If this occurs the remote will emit a harsh tone and the out of range indicator will appear Since conditions will vary in different areas ie Weather RF interfer ence etc range may be affected and require you to be closer to the vehicle for successful transmissi...

Page 12: ... sound the battery status outline stops flashing and the remote BECOMES OPERATIONAL WHILE STILL DISPLAYING 2 Warning The temperature range over which the battery can be charged is 0ºC TO 45ºC 32ºF TO 113ºF Charging the battery at temperatures outside this range may cause severe damage to THE BATTERY OR REDUCE BATTERY LIFE EXPECTANCY Low battery indicator When the batteries are low on the 2 way remo...

Page 13: ...or ICON mASHES AND THE TEXT h AR v OR h AR v IS displayed Change car While in this mode press the 2 button to switch between cars and the or icon changes accordingly indicating which car the remote currently operates Select the car you want to operate and then press any command 3 to operate the system The selected car remains selected until the setting is changed One Way Remote Press and hold the ...

Page 14: ...activate optional trunk release 5 Remote start button Press for one second to activate remote start 6 Function button Allows access to programming and modi fies operation of the other buttons 7 Charge Port 2 way The battery charger plugs into this port 8 Label Back of remote has label to identify the remote 9 Battery Door 1 way For accessing batteries when necessary 10 Transmit LED 1 way Active wh...

Page 15: ...K Panic Silent Arm Sensor Bypass Silent Mode Sensors Silent Mode All Zones ISARM 5NLOCK Silent Disarm 6ALET N FF Car Finder Remote Start N FF Reset Runtime Timer Mode N FF Smart Start N FF Defogger On A U X Trunk Release AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Advance Level Change Car 3s Enter programming 8s Temperature Check Runtime Remaining Event His tory Report button must be pressed and held to access state for EX...

Page 16: ...Electronics All rights reserved ACCESS h2EQUEST TEMPERATUREv OR h2UNTIME REMAININGv PRESS THE but ton the specified amount of times and then hold Note Pressing more than one button simultaneously generates an Error tone ...

Page 17: ...TE WILL hCHIRPv ONCE AND THE LOCK ICON APPEAR TO confirm arming If no arm confirmation is received the remote will give the Out Of Range signal If errors are found when arming If an alarm trigger zone such as a door the trunk the hood or a SENSOR WAS ACTIVE AT THE TIME OF ARMING THE SYSTEM WILL hBYPASSv OR ignore this trigger zone This allows the system to continue to protect your vehicle using the ...

Page 18: ...e For additional chirps when disarming the system refer to the diagnostics section of this guide Remote Start Command Press one time to activate Remote Start Feedback Remote Start Icon appears on screen remote emits a tone and parking lights flash Notes Before using the remote start be sure the vehicle is parked in a safe area with proper ventilation The preset remote start run time is 12 minutes T...

Page 19: ...ep on the brake 3 The remote control will play the remote start shutdown tone You have now taken direct control from the remote start system Valet Take Over 4HE 6ALET 4AKE VER 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 ...

Page 20: ...l Function shift Command Press 1 to 4 times See Transmitter configuration table Feedback ISPLAY SHOWS A TEXT MESSAGE ACROSS THE BOTTOM FOR THE command received Notes Each Press then release shifts the function of the com mand button Valet mode Command Press two times and then Feedback Unlock Icon appears hollow and TEXT STATES 6ALET WHEN ENTERING 6ALET mode Notes Even if armed the remote beeps one ...

Page 21: ...E ENTERED 6ALET ODE AND SHUTS OFF WHEN EXITING 6ALET ODE 7HEN LOCKING THE SYSTEM IN 6ALET ODE THE SCREEN DISPLAYS hVALETv AND THE REMOTE THEN EMITS AN ERROR TONE 7HEN UNLOCKING IN 6ALET ODE THE SCREEN DISPLAYS hVALETv AND THE REMOTE EMITS TWO ERROR TONES Car finder Command Press three times and then Feedback CON OF VEHICLE mASHES AND TEXT READS CAR lNDER N 6EHICLE LONG SIREN chirp and parking ligh...

Page 22: ...Electronics All rights reserved Cabin temperature Command Press and release one time then Hold for 1 5 seconds Feedback Screen will display current in cabin temperature Notes Cabin temperature is displayed on the remote ...

Page 23: ...e the system is armed Fail Safe Starter Kill s The starter is disabled by the system s Fail Safe starter kill Alarm Responses The security system can generate two levels of alarm Warn Away Soft siren chirps and flashing parking lights 4HE PURPOSE OF 7ARN WAY IS TO WARN A WOULD BE THIEF NEXT TO YOUR vehicle that the vehicle is protected but in a manner that does not call attention to it from more th...

Page 24: ...larm N OPTIONAL SENSOR SUCH AS AN OPTIONAL 0ROXIMITY 3ENSOR TRIGGERED s in the inner zone Any attempt to start the car the Progressive Ignition Trigger will first sound the Warn Away response followed immediately by Full Alarm Paging Signals If the Full Alarm response is triggered the 2 way remote control will be sent a paging signal by the in car system Note Paging range varies with terrain and en...

Page 25: ...n Open the door The alarm will sound s Immediately insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the RUN or ON position all the indicators in the dash will turn on Press the Override Switch once the alarm should shut off and now the vehicle should start with the key Note The Override Switch feature allows you to select a specific number of presses needed to disarm the alarm If the Override Switch...

Page 26: ... impacts or vibrations will not trigger Warn Away Heavy impacts will still trigger Full Alarm Note 4HE NEXT TIME YOU ARM THE SYSTEM 7ARN WAY WILL WORK normally Turning off the Sensor Full Trigger response You can completely disable the Stinger Doubleguard Shock Sensor and any added optional sensors on a one time basis The entry points doors hood etc will still be monitored All sensors will not be ...

Page 27: ...aged All entry points doors hood etc will still trigger the siren Press the button three times and then press the BUTTON 4HE TEXT WILL DISPLAY hSENSOR SILENT ARMv CONlRMING ENTRY INTO SENSOR SILENT MODE Note 4HE NEXT TIME YOU ARM THE SYSTEM IT WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY Full Silent Mode In this mode the siren cannot be triggered but any trigger will cause the 2 way remote to be paged Press the button ...

Page 28: ...vate the remote start from the remote 6 The parking lights flash 5 times confirming that the remote start is 7 active If the parking lights do not flash 5 times then repeat steps 1 6 Turn off the ignition the car stays running when key is turned off 8 XIT THE VEHICLE 9 Arm the alarm the vehicle should shut off when arming the sys 10 tem You can now remote start the vehicle If a door is opened or the ...

Page 29: ...l respond with the Start and Stop remote start notification during each Start and 3TOP OF THE 6EHICLE WHILE IN 4IMER MODE Important Use Timer Mode in open areas only Never start and run the vehicle in an enclosed space such as a garage or carport To activate timer mode with a manual transmission Enter the MTS mode 1 XIT THE VEHICLE AND ARM THE ALARM 2 Enter the timer mode The parking lights quickly...

Page 30: ...re the Turbo timer feature is turned on in the features 1 grid Open the vehicle door 2 While the vehicle is running press the 3 button twice followed by the button The parking lights flash once and the remote plays the remote start 4 activation tone confirming that the remote start is activated the one way remote only flashes the parking lights Turn off the ignition car stays running 5 XIT THE VEHICL...

Page 31: ...edures listed above but instead of pressing the remote press the push button the appropriate number of times to activate the remote start factory setting is for 1 pulse The remote emits the remote start confirmation tone after which YOU CAN TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND EXIT THE VEHICLE 4HE CAR REMAINS RUN ning for the pre programmed amount of time Runtime check Command While the remote start is runnin...

Page 32: ...abled Smart start Command Press three times and then press Feedback 4HE VEHICLES PARKING LIGHT mASH TIMES FAST AND THE TEXT on the 2way remote reads Smart Start On Notes Enables or disables the SmartStart feature The smart start feature of this system will allow you to have the remote start activate when the vehicle reaches a certain temperature hot or cold or a certain voltage The fac tory settin...

Page 33: ...W CONlRMING THAT 3MART 3TART ODE IS EXITED Details Smart start uses temperature and voltage settings to determine when the vehicle should start and run If any changes to temperature or voltage are made using the Bitwriter programming tool Smart start activation is affected The Smart Start function works similar to the Timer mode The system must be in the locked mode and using the system default se...

Page 34: ...ress two times and then press AUX Feedback 4EXT WILL DISPLAY THE ITEM ACTIVATED Notes 4HIS IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE 3EE YOUR SALES REP INSTALLER FOR DETAILS 4HE UXILIARY OUTPUT CONTROLS Aux 3 Command Press three times and then press AUX Feedback 4EXT WILL DISPLAY THE ITEM ACTIVATED Notes 4HIS IS AN OPTIONAL FEATURE 3EE YOUR SALES REP INSTALLER FOR DETAILS 4HE UXILIARY OUTPUT CONTROLS ACTORY DEFAULT ...

Page 35: ...ds ignore the car indicator at 3 seconds The status screen clears and Main ENUv IS DISPLAYED IN THE TEXT DISPLAY AREA OF THE SCREEN Release the button to display the remote options menu Remote options menu Options Description Remote Setup Allows feature programming of the remote Sensor Adjust Adjusts the onboard impact sensor Pair Remote Sets up remote for programming to the system Demo mode Place...

Page 36: ...ature The LCD screen returns to previous options menu 9OU CAN SAVE AND EXIT THE PROGRAMMING MODE ANYTIME BY PRESSING THE or 0ROGRAMMING MODE IS AUTOMATICALLY EXITED WITHOUT SAV ing if there is no remote activity for 30 seconds Note 3ELECTING h ACKv RETURNS TO THE PREVIOUS MENU WITHOUT SAVING THE setting Remote setup options Feature Opt 1 Opt 2 Opt 3 Opt 4 Opt 5 Autokeypad lock On Off Back Page On ...

Page 37: ...NLOAD THE VEHICLE AND THEN LOCK THE doors with the remote When the button is pressed the keypad auto lock feature resumes normally Page On or Off and Power save s 7HEN PAGING IS h Nv THE REMOTE CHECKS THE STATUS OF THE SYSTEM EVERY four seconds and reports any alarm triggers if the system is within the operating range N THE PAGING h FFv SETTING THE REMOTE DOES not check the status of the system In...

Page 38: ...URE 7HEN PROGRAMMED h FFv YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A low runtime alert on the remote AR N OR FF OME s 4URNS FF OR N CAR OPERATION FROM THE REMOTE 4HE OPTION FOR hHOMEv is not available ACKLIGHT OLOR FF s Turn Off the LCD backlighting or changes the color of the backlighting Color options include Blue green red aqua purple lime clear Temperature Units F and C s Display temperature in Fahrenheit or Cels...

Page 39: ...s recommended that your installer adjust the sensor Pair Remote Mode It is recommended that this feature for programming the remote to the system is performed by your installer Demo Modes One time with sound s 4HE ICONS DISPLAY ONE AT A TIME WITH ICON NAME DISPLAYED IN THE TEXT field while the remote is playing tones One time without sound s The LCD icons display one at a time until they are all tu...

Page 40: ... if the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation Note Anti grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is OPERATING THE MOTOR AND THE AILSAFE 3TARTER ILL RELAY IS INSTALLED Disabling the remote start system This feature allows the remote start unit to be temporarily disabled to prevent the vehicle from being remote started accidentally This feature is useful wh...

Page 41: ... the remote recalls the last zone that has triggered the security system Arming If the security system is armed at the same time that an input is active such as a door opening or sensor triggering you will hear one siren chirp to indicate arming and a second siren chirp to indicate Bypass Notification A Bypass Notification chirp means that the security system ignores the input that was active when t...

Page 42: ...ther case the status LED will indicate which zone was involved see Table of Zones The security system will retain this information in its memory and chirp FOUR OR lVE TIMES EACH TIME IT IS DISARMED UNTIL THE NEXT TIME THAT THE ignition is turned on Note concerning low battery alert When the batteries in the remote are low the alarm will give an additional chirp when disarming to let you know its t...

Page 43: ...in any optional sensors or switches that have been installed Zone Description Dealer installed options 1 Trunk Pin 2 Instant trigger a heavier impact detected by the onboard shock sensor 3 Door switch trigger 4 Instant trigger For optional sensors 5 Ignition trigger 6 Hood Pin Interpreting zone diagnostics Warn Away responses are not reported by arming or disarming diag nostics If you receive a By...

Page 44: ...r bypasses that sensor or switch along with any other sensors or switches sharing the same zone for 60 minutes If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger 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 security system...

Page 45: ... needs It is almost like having four separate alarms in your vehicle one for each user This feature is only available to authorized dealers using the Bitwriter or Bitwriter 2 program tool Rapid resume logic This Directed system will store its current state to non volatile memory If power is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from memory OR EXAMPLE IF THE UNIT IS IN 6...

Page 46: ... ODE THE Status LED on the Responder LE control center illuminates steadily If the vehicle is not used ignition is not turned on for a one hour period while THE SYSTEM IS IN 6ALET ODE THE STATUS WILL SHUT OFF F THE SYSTEM REMAINS IN 6ALET ODE THE WILL COME BACK ON THE NEXT TIME THE ignition is turned on and then back off 2 way remote Your Responder LC 2way remote control has a feature called remot...

Page 47: ... opened RMING DISARMING SIREN CHIRPS s ON with or without Warn away chirps Or OFF with or without Warn away chirps Ignition controlled door lock feature s ON or OFF When this fea ture is programmed on the doors will lock three seconds after the ignition is turned on and unlock when the ignition is turned off If your installer is programming the security system with the Directed ITWRITER IGNITION L...

Page 48: ...of the Revenger Soft HIRP SIREN CONSISTS OF SIX DIFFERENT TONES IN SEQUENCE NY OF these tones can be eliminated by a dealer resulting in a unique EASILY IDENTIlABLE SIREN SOUND 4HE ARM DISARM CHIRPS CAN BE EI ther full volume or 6 decibels quieter than the full alarm blast Comfort closure s is a programming option which closes the ve hicle s windows after remote locking Note Comfort closure can on...

Page 49: ...disconnected Digital Tilt Sensor The 507M tilt sensor can be added to your system to protect your car when its parked It can protect your vehicle from be ING LIFTED AND PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR YOUR EXPENSIVE RIMS Field Disturbance Sensor An invisible dome of coverage is established BY INSTALLING THE hRADARv SENSOR 9OUR SYSTEM CAN REACT TO ANY intrusions into this field with the full triggered sequen...

Page 50: ...s provided with the 529T and 530T systems These can operate power windows and can roll them up automatically when the system is armed roll them down or both up and down Ultrasonic Cabin Sensor Using the 509U Ultrasonic cabin sensor pro vides a field of protection inside the car to protect your belongings ...

Page 51: ...f the alarm s Functions Failsafe Starter Kill if equipped 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 6ALET ODE OR SHOULD THE starter kill switch itself fail Your system is ready for this feature however installation of this feature m...

Page 52: ...mall push button switch located on your systems control center It is used to override the starter interrupt when the remote is lost OR DAMAGED OR TO ENTER OR EXIT 6ALET ODE Warn Away Response Light impacts to the vehicle generate the 7ARN WAY 2ESPONSE WHICH CONSISTS OF SEVERAL SECONDS OF HORN honks and flashing parking lights Zone A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as unique Ea...

Page 53: ...yout ALL 1 Armed 9 4HERMOMETER 3MART START 2 Locked 10 Battery Status 3 disarmed 11 Hood Trigger 4 Unlocked 12 Hood Zone bypass 5 Alarm 13 Trunk Trigger 6 Remote Start 14 Trunk Zone bypass 7 Timer Mode 15 Pager On 8 Manual Transmission En abled 16 Pager Off ...

Page 54: ... 18 Pager Tone On 28 OME ARAGE PEN 19 Siren 29 OME ARAGE LOSE 20 Silent Mode 2 30 Car 1 21 Transmit 31 Car 2 22 Receive 32 ALL All Zones 23 Out of Range 33 Defroster 24 Sensor 34 Sound Wave 25 Sensor Bypassed 35 Large Siren 26 Car Door Zone bypass This feature is not available ...

Page 55: ...nd two siren tones Silent Disarm Press one time and then press Disarming without a remote While the alarm is triggering Turn on the ignition Press and release THE 6ALET BUTTON WITHIN SECONDS 4HE SYSTEM SHOULD NOW DISARM If it does not you may have waited too long or pressed the button incorrect number of times UMBER OF 6ALET BUTTON PULSES FOR DISARMING Remote Start Press the vehicles parking light...

Page 56: ...ger Press four times and then press only after remote start is ON Valet Mode Press two times and then remote beeps one time When valet Mode is turned OFF the remote beeps two times Valet take over Before turning off the engine press and release Then wait a few seconds Turn the ignition key to the OFF position The engine will remain running until the programmed time elapses or a shut down input is ...

Page 57: ...nsmitters and the associated sensors and accessories carry a one year warranty from the date of PURCHASE OF THE SAME 02 5 43 2 6 9 2 4 2 7 22 49 2 0 2 WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE DENIED This warranty is non transferable and is automatically void if the original purchaser has not completed the warranty card and mailed it within ten 10 days from the date of purchase to the address listed on th...

Page 58: ...ation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State This warranty is only valid for sale of product s within the United States of America 0RODUCT S SOLD OUTSIDE OF THE 5NITED 3TATES OF MERICA ARE SOLD h 3 3v AND SHALL HAVE 7 22 49 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 4HIS PRODUCT MAY BE COVERED BY A UARANTEED 0RO...

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