Responder LE Model 872 Security and Remote Start Owner’s Guide © 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA
Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics.
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Government Regulations 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of contents Limited lifetime consumer warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Government Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv What is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Points to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Runtime Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timer mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo timer mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabin temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety features . . . . . .
What is included The control module with Stinger™DoubleGuard®two-stage shock sensor ■ Control center (installed out of sight on your vehicle) with integrated status LED and Valet override switch ■ One five-button/2-way Supercode Responder LE Remote Control ■ One five-button/ 1-way Supercode remote ■ Revenger™Soft Chirp™six-tone siren ■ A shut-down toggle switch ■ Window decals ■ Your warranty registration ■ �� Important information Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art
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.
Responder LE 2-Way 1 8 3 9 4 2 5 6 7 Feature Description 1 Transmit indicator 2 LED indicators Blinks indicate function confirmation 3 Lock button Press for one second to arm. 4 Unlock button Press for one second to disarm. 5 Remote start button Press for one second to activate remote start. Auxiliary button Press 2 and hold for 1.5 second to activate optional trunk release. 7 Function button Allows access to programming and modifies4operation of the other buttons.
Responder LE 1-way 1 7 2 8 3 4 5 6 Feature Description 1 Transmit indicator 2 Lock button Press for one second to arm. 3 Unlock button Press for one second to disarm. 4 Remote start button Press for one second to activate remote start. 5 Auxiliary button Press and hold for 1.5 second to activate trunk release. 6 Function button Allows access to programming and modifies operation of the other buttons.
Transmitter configuration Level Button REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS TABLE x0 x1 x2 x3 x4 ARM SILENT ARM SENSOR BYPASS ARMED (SILENT SENSOR) ARMED (SILENT TRIGGER) DISARM SILENT DISARM VALET MODE CAR FINDER — REMOTE START RUNTIME RESET TIMER MODE SMART START REAR DEFOGGER TRUNK RELEASE AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 — FUNCTION SHIFT CABIN TEMPERATURE REQUEST (2-way Only) ARM STATUS (2-way Only) RUNTIME CHECK (2-way Only) LAST TRIGGER REQUEST (2-way Only) LOCK UNLOCK REMOTE START AUX FUNCTI
Feature Command Silent Arm Press one- time and then press . Silent Disarm Press one- time and then press . Runtime reset Press one-time and then . Press one time and then press . Sensor Bypass Press one time, then Hold for 1.5 seconds. Press twotimes and then Arm/Lock LED on, no audio Arms the system without chirps Disarm/Lock LED on, no audio Disarms the system without chirps Remote start ON tones. Re-starts the remote start runtime counter if remote start is active.
Feature Command Valet Mode Press twotimes and then . Confirmation Feedback Notes UnLock LED on and beeps 1 or 2 times To enter or exit Valet mode, even if Armed. When entering Valet Mode the unlock LED blinks, and the remote beeps one time. When exiting Valet Mode the unlock LED blinks and the remote beeps two-times. 2 3 4 AUX Timer mode Press twotimes and then . Aux 2 Press two times and then press . AUX Armed status Press twotimes and then Hold for 1.5 seconds.
Feature Command Armed (Silent Sensor mode) Press threetimes and then . Car Finder Press threetimes and then . Confirmation Feedback Notes LED on, 1 beep & 3 error tone Arms the system; sensor Full Trigger will ONLY page the remote and will not activate the siren/lights. Wired inputs will page and activate the siren/lights. 2 Arm/Disarm cancels the light flashes. On Remote Control: Unlock LED on with 1 short beep 3 4 On Vehicle: 1 long siren chirp and parking lights flash 10 times.
Feature Armed (Silent Trigger mode) Rear Defogger Command Press fourtimes and then . Press four times, and then . (Only after remote start is on.) Last Trigger Press fourtimes and then hold for 1.5 seconds. Confirmation Feedback Notes Lock LED on, 1 beep & 4 error tone Arms the system; sensor and hardwire Full Triggers will ONLY page the remote and will not activate the siren/lights. For more details see Silent Mode 2 section on page 25. Remote start LED ON, 1 beep.
System maintenance The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remotes are powered by small coin cell lightweight 3-volt lithium batteries that will last approximately one year under normal use. The 2-way remote uses two CR2016 cell batteries and the 1-way remote uses one CR2032 cell battery. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced.
Remote control programming The Responder LE 2 way remote control has menus for programming the remote to the system control module including adjusting the control module onboard shock sensor, and for configuring the remote control user features. To program the remote user features: 11. 2. 3. Press and hold the button for 12 seconds: (at 3 seconds ignore the Car number indicator.) The remote emits one long beep, and the Transmit LED turns on. This indicates the Main menu. Press and hold the button for 1.
2 button: Remote Beeps3 ▀ Disarm LED OFF: The remote will not emit beeps except when programming. ▀ Disarm LED ON: The remote will emit beeps normally. ▀ Disarm LED blinking: The remote will emit beeps only for alarm trigger messages from the alarm system. 4 AUX 5 6 button: Runtime Low Alert feature Note: This feature is not available on the 1-way remote. ▀ Remote Start LED OFF: The remote will ignore Runtime Low Alert messages.
Multi-car control capability You can operate the Responder LE 2-way remote control system for two cars, with full command capability for both vehicles. While holding a command button and transmitting, the Amber LED at the top of the remote control will blink in groups to indicate which Car is being controlled. ▀ Car 1: 1 blink ▀ Car 2: 2 blinks To change the Car to be operated: 2 Press/hold the button for 3 seconds or until the remote beeps and the and/or LEDs turn on.
adjust mode: ▀ Press/hold the button of the remote control for 8 seconds or until the Amber LED turns on and you hear one long beep. ▀ Press/hold the button 1.5 seconds or until the amber led flashes once: The control module will emit one long chirp, enter adjust mode, and send the current level of information back to the transmitter. The remote will beep once and the button LEDs will turn on to indicate the current level. Press the Arm, Disarm, or Remote Start buttons to adjust the sensor level.
Press and release the button any time during programming to go back to the main menu. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds in the main menu to exit programming.
What’s New Responder LE is an advanced vehicle security and convenience system with two remote controls - a traditional one-way transmitter, and a 2-way Responder LE remote.
Long-time Python system users will notice the following differences: Responder LE uses a new rolling-code format we call SuperCode SuperCode assigns most functions to dedicated buttons, so many features work slightly different. The icons on the buttons are also different. Current Directed remotes won’t work with Responder LE systems. No more simultaneous multiple button presses Instead, there is now a Function button. Pressing before pressing another button temporarily changes what that button does.
The AUX output numbering has changed Trunk Release To activate Trunk Release, press the AUX button for 1.5 seconds. The Transmit LED will turn on immediately. When the Trunk Release output activates, the remote will play the ascending AUX multi-tone, and the AUX LED indicator will turn on. Important Note: The main function of the AUX button is to control the vehicle’s trunk or hatch release. Integrating this function is optional and may require additional installation parts and labor.
Using the system Warning! Safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed 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).
Use of this product in a manner contrary to its intended mode of operation may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear.
Arming the system To arm the system, press the button on the remote control. The siren in the vehicle will “chirp” once and the parking lights will flash once. If the power door locks have been connected, the doors will lock. The system will automatically check for errors when it arms. The 2-way remote will “chirp” once and blink the LOCK indicator to confirm arming. If no arm confirmation is received, the remote will give the Out-Of-Range signal.
While the system is armed ▀ Fail-Safe Starter Kill 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. The purpose of Warn-Away 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 than a few feet away.
Full Alarm response is triggered by: ▀ Heavier impact to the vehicle (detected by the Stinger Double-Guard shock sensor). ▀ Opening the trunk or hood. ▀ Opening a door: the Progressive Door Trigger feature will first sound the Warn-Away response, followed immediately by Full Alarm. ▀ An optional sensor, such as an optional Proximity Sensor triggered in the inner zone.
Modified Arming Modes The Responder LE gives you an unprecedented level of control over how it will protect your car. “Normal arming” means that all the Responder LE security features are active automatically. You can turn some security features off on a one-time basis. Turning off the Warn Away response After arming, you can turn off the Warn-Away response on a one-time basis. 1. Press the button twice. 2. Press the button. The LED flashes and the remote sounds an error tone.
Silent Mode 2 - Turning off the siren You can turn off the vehicle siren and flashing lights on a one-time basis, leaving the system’s paging feature as the only alarm response. Note: Call the police immediately if you witness a crime in progress. Paging range varies with terrain and environmental conditions. 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 seconds.
If you hear five chirps on disarming, the system was repeatedly triggered in your absence. Immediately look at the Status LED in the vehicle and count the number of flashes between pauses. This number is important, it tells what triggered your alarm. The door locks (if connected) will unlock, and the parking lights will flash. While the alarm is triggering: 2 3 ▀ Press the button on the remote. The siren will stop sounding and disarm the alarm system.
Switch has been programmed to a new number of presses by your authorized dealer, that number should be indicated below. Override Switch Number ___________ Using the remote start Before using your Remote Start Read this user guide, including the warnings on page 24. Ensure that the vehicle is parked in the open air and not in a garage. To use your remote start to pre-warm or pre-cool your vehicle, remember to set the climate controls to the desired settings before shutting off the engine.
Points to remember If the hood is open or is the brake pedal is pressed, the vehicle will not start using remote start. The remote starter shuts down: ▀ When the brake pedal is pressed ▀ The hood is opened ▀ If the alarm is triggered when armed. ▀ When the Remote Start command is sent again from a remote control Runtime Check To check the amount of runtime remaining: After the vehicle is remote started, press the button three-times and then hold until the remote beeps, and then release.
Manual transmission If the vehicle has manual transmission the proper steps must be followed before leaving the parked vehicle or the remote start feature is disabled. 1. Put the transmission in neutral. 2. Press on the vehicle’s foot brake. 3. Apply the emergency brake. 4. Release the vehicle’s foot brake. Note: Pressing the brake again after this step will disable the remote start feature. 5. Within 15 seconds activate the remote start from the remote. 6.
Timer mode To activate the runtime of the vehicles engine during remote start: 1. Press the button two-times and then . 2. The vehicle will confirm with 4 fast parking light flashes. 3. The system will start every 3 hours until canceled by the brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires. The remote will respond with the Start and Stop remote start notification during each Start and Stop of the Vehicle while in Timer mode. Important! Timer Mode should be used only in open areas.
Cabin temperature Using the Responder LE system, you have the ability to check the temperature inside the vehicle. Press the button once and then hold until the remote beeps, and then release. The LEDs on the remote will light up indicating what the temperature range of the vehicle is. 95˚F and above 76˚F to 95˚F 56˚F to 75˚F 32˚F to 55˚F 32˚F and below Rear defogger The rear defogger (if connected) is programmed to automatically activate when remote start is turned on.
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 within 3 seconds on the transmitter. Then wait a few seconds. 2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position (The engine will stay running). 3. The engine will run until the pre-programmed time elapses or a shut-down input is received. Note: To enable Valet take-over with a manual transmission, open the door when going into a manual transmission mode.
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. Starter anti-grind circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuitry prevents 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.
Diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It is designed to detect any faulty switches and sensors and prevent them from disabling the entire system. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence. Refer to System Status Chirps and Table of Zones sections of this guide for diagnostic information.
Disarming Extra chirps heard when disarming the system are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard when disarming the system, then the security system was triggered in your absence. If five chirps are heard when disarming the system, the system was triggered so many times that the Nuisance Protection® Circuitry has bypassed the intended zone. In either case, the status LED will indicate which zone was involved (see Table of Zones).
Table of zones A zone is represented by the number of LED flashes used by the system to identify a particular type of input. Standard input assignments are listed in the following table, along with spaces to write in any optional sensors or switches that have been installed.
Nuisance prevention® circuitry Your system has Directed’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. For example: If the alarm triggers three times within a 60-minute period and each time the same sensor or switch triggers the alarm, NPC will interpret those triggers as false alarms.
Owner recognition Owner Recognition lets up to four users of the system have unique settings that meet their specific 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.
Power Saver in Valet Mode: When the system enters Valet Mode 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 Valet Mode, the status LED will shut off. If the system remains in Valet Mode, the LED will come back on the next time the ignition is turned on and then back off. 2-way remote Your Responder LE 2way remote control has a feature called remote power save mode.
Programming options Your system has many custom programmable options. Some may require installation labor. Ask your authorized dealer for details. The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory settings in Bold.
If your installer is programming the security system with the Directed Bitwriter®, the full triggered response can be programmed for any duration ranging from 1 to 180 seconds. ▀ 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 either full volume or 6 decibels quieter than the full alarm blast.
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.
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 provides a field of protection inside the car to protect your belongings.
Glossary of Terms 2-Way Remote: A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system and receives feedback and pages from the alarm system. Control Center: The control center contains the system’s radio-frequency antenna, the valet and override switch, and the Status LED. For maximum remote-control range, the Control Center is usually located at the top of the windshield, centered near the rear-view mirror. Control Module: The “brain” of your system.
Valet Button: A small push button switch located on your systems control center. It is used to override the starter interrupt when a 2-way remote is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet Mode. Warn Away® Response: Light impacts to the vehicle generate the Warn Away® Response, 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. Each input to the system is connected to a particular zone.
✂ Quick Reference Guide 1 ▀ Arming To arm, press . When the system arms, the LOCK LED blinks for one second, with 1 beep and siren tone. Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in purse or wallet. 2 3 1 ▀ Arming while driving 4 2 52 3 63 4 4 5 6 To arm the system while driving, press on your remote while the vehicle is running. The LOCK LED blinks for one second. 1 AUX ▀ Disarming To disarm, press .
▀ Rear Defogger Press four times, and then press (only after remote start is ON.) Remote start LED turns ON, and you will hear 1 beep. ▀ To disable the remote start system Move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. 1 Location of Shutdown Toggle Switch___________________ 2 ▀ Valet Mode 3 Press two times and then . The UNLOCK LED and Function LED blink and remote beeps one time. When valet Mode OFF, the remote beeps two-times. 4 ▀ Valet take over AUX 5 .
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology. Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
