Directed Electronics 550ESP, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Model 550ESP Owner s Guide ...

Page 2: ...void if the original purchaser has not completed the warranty card and mailed it within ten 10 days of the date of purchase to the address listed on the card the unit s date code or serial number is defaced missing or altered the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose the unit has been damaged by accident unreasonable use neglect improper service installation o...

Page 3: ...n 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 product may be covered by a Guaranteed Protection Plan GPP See your authorized DEI dealer for details of the plan or call DEI Customer Service at 1 800 876 0800 DEI security systems including this unit are deterrents against possible theft DEI...

Page 4: ...ng Without a Transmitter 12 Silent Mode 13 Panic Mode 14 Valet Mode 14 Remote Valet 15 Remote Start 15 Shutting Down the Remote Start System 16 Valet Take Over 17 Timer Mode 18 Disabling the Remote Start System 19 Nuisance Prevention Circuitry 20 Safety Features 21 Over and Under Rev Protection 21 Shut Down Inputs 21 Starter Anti Grind Circuitry 22 Diagnostics 22 Arming Diagnostics 22 Disarming Di...

Page 5: ...tter Configuration controls the Arm function controls the Disarm function controls Silent Mode and an Auxiliary Output controls the Panic function and pressed simultaneously control Remote Start and pressed simultaneously control an Auxiliary Output ...

Page 6: ...mportant Information Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system Due 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 By carefully reading this Owner s Guide pr...

Page 7: ...stration is not returned Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer This device complies with Part 15 of 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 inter...

Page 8: ...This makes it possible to assign any remote transmitter button to any receiver function The transmitter ini tially comes programmed with Standard Configuration but may also be customized by an authorized dealer The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter Button The arming function is controlled by pressing on the transmit ter for one sec...

Page 9: ...onds The auxiliary output controls _____________________________ Button The panic function is controlled by pressing and holding for 1 second and Buttons The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously and Buttons An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these but tons sim...

Page 10: ...te start system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch It is the user s sole responsibility to properly handle and keep 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 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR IN OR ABOUT THE LIVING AREA ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE ALL DOORS LEADING FROM ADJACENT ...

Page 11: ... performing the Safety Check outlined in the prod uct installation guide If the vehicle starts when performing the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test the remote start unit has not been properly installed The remote start module must be removed or the installer must properly reinstall the remote start system so that the vehicle does not start in gear All installations must be performed by an auth...

Page 12: ...econds after the ignition is turned off and the system detects that you have left the vehicle by opening and closing a door Whenever the system is in its 30 second passive arming count down the status LED will flash twice as fast as it does when the sys tem is armed At the 20 second point of the countdown the siren will chirp to indicate that the system is about to arm At the 30 second point the p...

Page 13: ...still providing instant response even if the door is immediately closed Turning on the ignition key will trip the same progressive re sponse as opening a door The optional starter kill prevents the vehicle s starter from cranking Multi Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the sys tem s inputs or sensors will be active and which will be bypassed when the system is armed See Table of ...

Page 14: ...Level Security Arming only applies to a single arming cycle Once the system is disarmed and then re armed all the zones will be active again Your security system can be armed while driving the vehicle Simply press on the transmitter while the vehicle is running The siren will chirp once to indicate that the security system is armed and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on The system ...

Page 15: ...and the parking lights will stop flashing However the sys tem will remain armed and the doors will stay locked This is extremely useful if you must stop the system from sounding but are unable to visually check the vehicle This feature allows you to silence and reset the security system when it is triggered without having to disarm the system If your remote transmitter is lost or damaged you can m...

Page 16: ..._____ Use the Silent Mode to temporarily turn off the arm or disarm con firmation chirps by briefly pressing before either arming or disarming the security system The confirmation chirp s will then be eliminated for that one operation only To permanently turn off the arm and disarm confirmation chirps contact your installation dealer NOTE The Warn Away Response to lighter impacts is bypassed if th...

Page 17: ... your security system from arming and trig gering either automatically or when using the remote transmitter In Valet Mode all convenience functions door locks trunk release etc remain operational This feature is useful when washing or servicing your vehicle To enter or exit Valet Mode use the same procedure 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the ignition off 3 Press and release the Valet switch within ...

Page 18: ...m 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 1 Never remote start your vehicle when the keys are in the ignition except when performing Valet Take Over and 2 Never start the vehicle if it is not in either PARK or NEUTRAL Pressing and at the same time will begin the ...

Page 19: ...ge or other closed off area Breathing the exhaust from the vehicle is hazardous to your health Never activate the remote start in an enclosed space Once the remote start system has successfully started the motor it will turn the climate controls on The motor will run for the select ed period of time and the parking lights will flash or light solid while the motor is running See Programming Options...

Page 20: ...alet 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 to leave the motor running and the climate controls on To perform Valet Take Over before turning off the engine 1 Press and release and on the transmitter or press and release the optional Momentary switc...

Page 21: ...mitter 2 Press and release on the transmitter 3 Within two seconds press and release and on the transmitter 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 shut down while running during Timer Mode operation...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ...o 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 securi ty system is triggered by an open door for three full cycles the sys tem will bypass the doors until the trigger ceases NOTE Arming and disarming the...

Page 24: ...ace 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 security 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 st...

Page 25: ...ystem 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 triggering y...

Page 26: ...irps are heard when 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 security system will retain this information in its memor...

Page 27: ...turning on the ignition your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were trig gered Contact your dealer for details Code Hopping 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 ...

Page 28: ...volutionary new feature available only from DEI Using a DEI Bitwriter hand held programming tool your dealer can program many of the system settings The programmer makes it possible to program different settings for each transmit ter that is used with the system Then whenever a specific trans mitter is used the system will recall the settings assigned to that transmitter Owner Recognition lets up ...

Page 29: ...Mode Power Saver Mode Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while armed or in Valet Mode after a period of time in which no oper ation has been performed This lowers the current draw on the vehicle s battery and prevents the system from draining the bat tery Power Saver Mode takes over under the following conditions Power Saver when the system is armed After the system has been arm...

Page 30: ...ing transmitter only or passive arming auto matic arming 30 seconds after the last door has been closed Arming disarming siren chirps on or off The ignition controlled door lock feature on or off When this feature is programmed on the doors will lock three sec onds 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 ...

Page 31: ...e arming ensures that the system will be armed if a door has accidentally been left ajar when leav ing the vehicle NOTE When the system passively arms after one hour the entry point that has been left open and anything connected to the same zone is bypassed and cannot trigger the system However the remaining inputs to the system are fully operational Full trigger response 30 or 60 seconds This det...

Page 32: ... number of times AED is also disabled when the system is in Valet mode NOTE This feature will only function if the FailSafe Starter Kill relay has been installed Siren tones and 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 ...

Page 33: ... Sensor Metal on glass glass cracking and breaking glass produce distinctive acoustic signatures The 506T audio sensor uses a microphone to pick up sounds then analyzes them with pro prietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been struck Mechanical Hood Lock Prevents the vehicle s hood from being opened keeping thieves away from the system s siren the battery connections and other co...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...equence 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 somewhere inside the vehicle It is used to override the alarm when a trans mitter is lost or damaged or to put it into Valet mode Warn Away response Lighter impacts to the vehicle will...

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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