Model 553T Owner's Guide
Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty For a period of one calendar year from the date of purchase of this auto-security device, Directed Electronics, Inc.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD.
Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Configuration 2 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.
What is Included ■ A control module ■ An HF Plus receiver/antenna ■ Two four-button transmitters ■ A Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor ■ A Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren ■ A red status LED indicator light ■ A push-button Valet® switch ■ Your warranty registration ■ A shut-down toggle switch Important Information Congratulations on the purchase of your remote start keyless entry system.
Your Warranty Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration 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. FCC/ID Notice This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
Transmitter Functions The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any remote transmitter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initially 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.
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 buttons simultaneously. The auxiliary output controls _____________________________.
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 LIVING AREAS TO THE ENCLOSED OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED VEHICLE STORAGE AREA MUST AT ALL TIMES REMAIN CLOSED. These precautions are the sole responsibility of the user.
start system so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by an authorized DEI dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE THE USE OF THE UNIT AND SEEK THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE.
sive arming countdown, the status LED will flash twice as fast as it does when the system 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 parking lights will flash to indicate that the system is armed. NOTE: If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switch-protected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless forced passive arming is programmed on. See Programming Options section.
Multi-Level Security Arming Multi-Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will be bypassed when the system is armed. (See Table of Zones in this guide.) Pressing (only in Standard Configuration) again within five seconds of arming the system will activate the Multi-Level Security feature. Each time is pressed again, a different security level is selected.
Arming While Driving Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simply press 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 will not respond to any input except the door triggers, and the starter kill relay (if installed) will not be activated. Once you have arrived at your destination, the system will disarm when the ignition is turned off.
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. High Security Rearm High Security Rearm is a feature that protects your vehicle in the event that the security system is inadvertently disarmed. Two minutes after disarming the security system with the remote transmitter, the system will automatically rearm and lock the doors if a vehicle door has not been opened.
IMPORTANT! The Valet® switch can be programmed to respond to 1-5 presses for the disarm function. You must check with the installer to verify the programming for your individual unit. LOCATION OF VALET® SWITCH_____________________________ Silent Mode Use the Silent Mode to temporarily turn off the arming or disarming confirmation chirps by briefly pressing before either arm- ing or disarming the security system. The confirmation chirp(s) will then be eliminated for that one operation only.
To enter or exit Valet® Mode: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Press and release the Valet® DRW-35 switch within 10 seconds. The status LED will light steadily to indicate that you have entered Valet® Mode and will turn off when you have exited Valet® Mode. Remote Valet You can also activate Valet® Mode using the remote transmitter: 1. Open any vehicle door. 2. Press 3. Press . 4. Press again. .
IMPORTANT! (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the key in the ignition. Pressing and at the same time will begin the remote start sequence. The parking lights will flash to warn that the motor is about to start. It is important to release the transmitter buttons as soon as the parking lights flash. If the buttons are pressed longer than two seconds, the remote start sequence will stop.
will turn off. You can also shut down the remote start system by pressing on the brake pedal. You may want to enter the vehicle and drive it without shutting off the motor. It is possible to shut down the remote start and drive the vehicle without shutting down the motor. To shut down the remote start: 1. Disarm the security system (if armed) by pressing . 2. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition to the ON position. 3. Step on the brake pedal.
3. The engine will run until the programmed time elapses or a shut down input is received. NOTE: This feature will not work while the brake pedal is being pressed. Timer Mode Timer Mode automatically starts your vehicle engine and runs it for a pre-programmed time period, every three hours for a total of six operation cycles. Timer Mode helps to ensure that your engine will start in the morning after being parked outside during a night of extremely cold temperatures.
To exit Timer Mode: Timer Mode can be exited by turning the ignition on with the key any time that the vehicle engine is not running. You can also exit Timer Mode using the transmitter by following these steps: 1. Start the engine by pressing and on the transmitter simultaneously. 2. Press and release on the transmitter. 3. Within two seconds, press and release and on the transmitter again. 4.
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry Your system has DEI's Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™ (NPC™). It prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc. Example: The alarm triggers three times. Each time, the same sensor or switch is triggering the alarm. The three triggers are within 60 minutes of each other. NPC™ will interpret this pattern of triggers as false alarms.
Safety Features This system has several important safety features to ensure proper operation of the motor and prevent accidental damage to the engine or its components. Over and Under Rev Protection The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels. This feature prevents damage to the motor due to fuel delivery system failures or other problems which may cause the engine to race.
Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuitry will prevent the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned to the start position. This prevents damage to the starter motor if the key is turned to the start position during remote start operation. NOTE: The starter anti-grind circuitry only works when the remote start system is operating the motor and the optional Failsafe® Starter Kill relay has been installed.
that input ceases, the security system will resume normal monitoring. For example, if your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you arm your security system before the interior light turns off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification chirp. Once the light turns off, however, the security system resumes normal monitoring. NOTE: Bypass Notification does not occur when the system is in Silent Mode or if the notification chirps have been programmed by the installer not to sound.
ZONE (Number of LED Flashes) DESCRIPTION 1 Instant trigger - hood pinswitch 2 Instant trigger - a heavier impact detected by the shock sensor 3 Door switch trigger 4 Instant trigger - for optional sensors 5 Ignition trigger DEALER-INSTALLED OPTIONS NOTE: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were triggered.
High Frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal. Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range, even in areas with high radio interference. 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 operation has been performed. This lowers the current draw on the vehicle's battery and prevents the system from draining the battery.
Owner Recognition Owner Recognition is a revolutionary 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 transmitter that is used with the system. Then, whenever a specific transmitter is used, the system will recall the settings assigned to that transmitter.
Programming Options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up. Most options do not require additional parts, but some may require installation labor. The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory settings in Bold. ■ Active arming (transmitter only) or passive arming (automatic arming 30 seconds after the last door has been closed). ■ Arming/disarming siren chirps on or off.
■ Panic mode enabled/disabled when the ignition is turned on. (Some states have laws against sirens sounding in moving cars.) ■ Forced passive arming on or off. If your system is programmed for passive arming and the forced passive arming feature has been programmed on, the system will passively arm after one hour, even if a protected entry has been left open. Forced passive arming ensures that the system will be armed if a door has accidentally been left ajar when leaving the vehicle.
necessary to arm the car with the remote and then disarm it with the remote. It is also possible to disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition key to the “run” position and pressing the Valet® button the programmed number of times. AED is also disabled when the system is in Valet® mode. NOTE: This feature will only function if the optional FailSafe® Starter Kill relay has been installed. ■ Siren tones and chirp volume.
Security & Convenience Expansions Listed below are some of the many expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Audio 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 proprietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been struck.
Power Locks: This system offers lock outputs that can control some manufacturers' power door lock systems. For other systems, additional parts may be required. Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is 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. Glossary of Terms Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle.
LED: Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the status of your system. It is also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors. Shock Sensor: This system is packaged with a Stinger™ DoubleGuard® shock sensor. This sensor is mounted in the vehicle and designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass. Siren: Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compartment of the vehicle.
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✂ QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: Arming Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet. ■ To arm, press . When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. Arming while driving ■ To arm the system while driving, press on your transmitter while the vehicle is running. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on. Disarming ■ To disarm, press will flash twice. .
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