Responder LC Model 5501 Remote Start Keyless Entry Owner’s Guide © 2008 Directed Electronics, Vista, CA G4702V 2008-08
Contents Government regulations......................................................................................4 Warning! Safety first..........................................................................................5 What’s included.................................................................................................8 Important information.........................................................................................8 Your warranty.........................................
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.
Control Center To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210.
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).
cy brake properly functions. Failure to do so can result in personal injury or property damage. We recommend the owner have the parking / emergency brake system inspected and adjusted by a qualified automotive shop bi-annually. 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.
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. 8 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
What’s included • • • • • • • One five-button/2-way Supercode Responder LC Remote Control One five-button/1-way Supercode companion remote The control module Control center with integrated status LED and Valet override switch A remote start defeat toggle switch Window decals Your warranty registration Important information Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only.
➤ Out of range notification If a command is issued from the 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 out-of-range icon displays on the LCD and the remote emits an error tones. Since conditions will vary in different areas (ie: Weather, RF interference, etc) range may be affected and require you to be closer to the vehicle for successful transmission.
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 remote it will emit two groups of beeps, the battery icon flashes and low battery is indicated on the screen.
➤ Multi-car control capability ALL ALL You can use the Responder LC 2-way remote control system for two cars, with full command capability for both vehicles. To change the car to be operated: AUX 1. Press/hold the button for 3 seconds or until the remote beeps. The car or car icon flashes. The LC text area displays the current vehicle selected. AUX 2. Change Car: While in car selection mode, press and release the button to scroll between car and .
Responder LC 2-way 4 1 5 6 Feature 2 7 3 8 531 9 ,& $ )&& ,' (=6'(, Description 1 LCD (2-way) Activity/icon display 2 Lock button Press for one second to arm. 3 Unlock button Press for one second to disarm. 4 Auxiliary button Press and hold for 1.5 second to activate optional trunk release. 5 Remote start button 6 Function button Allows access6 to programming and modifies operation of the other buttons.
➤ LC 1-way companion 8 10 2 9 3 5 4 AUX 6 See call out table for 2-way ➤ Transmitter configuration 10 Level AUX AUX AUX 2 Direct Access x1 Button 3 x2 5 Lock AUX 8 Silent Lock 531 ; ,& $ )&& ,' (=6'(, %$77(5< &5 x3 4 x4 9 6 Unlock Silent Unlock Valet Mode Car Finder Remote Start Reset Timer Mode Smart Start AUX 3 AUX Runtime Rear Defogger AUX AUX AAUUXX Trunk Release AUX 1 AUX 2 Function Shift Cabin Runtime Temperature C
Using the system Please note the screen shot to the right of a feature indicates what the display looks like when this feature is activated. Lock Command: Press one time to Lock Feedback: Lock Icon appears, and parking lights flash once. Press/hold for 1.5 seconds to Lock the system and activate the panic feature. Details: The horn in the vehicle “honks” once. (if the option is installed), and the parking lights flash one time. If the power door locks have been connected, the doors lock.
Unlock Command: Press one time to Unlock Feedback: Unlock icon appears. Notes: AUX The vehicle horn, honks two-times and the parking lights flash two-times. The door locks (if connected) unlock, the 2-way remote beeps two-times and the LCD displays the icon. AUX Unlocking without the honk (Silent Lock) AUX Press the button on the remote once, and then press the button. The system unlocks without the confirmation honk. The parking lights flash once. The 2-way remote displays the icon.
Points to remember: If the hood is open or if the brake pedal is pressed, the vehicle will not remote start. The remote start shuts down: • When the brake pedal is pressed. • The hood is opened. • When the remote start command is sent again from a remote control. • When the runtime expires. To drive your vehicle after it has been remote started: 1. Get in without stepping on the brake. 2. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON position. 3. Now, step on the brake.
AUX Aux Command: Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to actiFeedback: Notes: AUX vate the Trunk Release. The trunk icon appears and the remote plays a short tone. This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer for details. The factory default screen displays the trunk icon and text. The text can be changed by your installer using the Bitwriter programming tool. Function shift Command: Press 1 to 4 times.
Valet mode AUX Command: Press two-times and then . Feedback: Unlock icon appears hollow, "Valet" displays in the text area when entering Valet mode. AUX Notes: If the system is already locked the remote beeps one time when entering Valet mode. When exiting Valet mode the unlock appears solid, Valet is displayed in the text area, and the remote beeps two times. The unlock icon is displayed but the doors stay locked. REVISIONS DESCRIPTION REV. 1 DRN.
Car finder AUX Command: Press three-times and then . Feedback: Remote beeps 1 short beep, the vehicle AUX Notes: emits 1 long horn honk (if connected), and the parking lights flash 10 times. Lock/Unlock cancels the light flashes. Cabin temperature Command: Press Feedback: Notes: Silent Lock one time, then Hold for 1.5 AUX seconds. Screen will display current in cabin temperature. Cabin temperature is displayed on the remote.
AUX Command: Press one- time and then press Feedback: Screen changes to unlock icon Notes: . AUX Unlocks the system without chirps REVISIONS DESCRIPTION REV. 1 DRN. DATE ➤ Overriding the optional starter kill To bypass the optional starter kill without a remote control: Use your override switch located on the control center (see diagram below) to bypass the system. This switch bypasses the system only if you have the vehicle key. 36.32 10.44 11.
Additional remote start features 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the engine is running and the doors are closed. Put the transmission in neutral. Press on the vehicle’s foot brake. Apply the emergency brake. Release the vehicle’s foot brake. Note: Pressing the brake again after this step will disable the remote start feature. 6.
Timer mode AUX Command: Press two-times and then . Feedback: Small timer icon displays and "timer start on" displays in the text AUX Notes: area. The parking lights flash 4 times fast to confirm. Enables or disables the remote start timer mode. The system must be locked for the timer mode to operate. The system will start every 3 hours for a maximum of six cycles until canceled by the brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires.
Turbo Timer mode Turbo timer mode keeps the engine running after arriving at your destination for a programmable period of 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. This allows the system’s timer to conveniently cool down the turbo after you have left the vehicle. The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels.
To activate turbo timer mode with a manual transmission: 1. 2. Enter MTS mode with the door open. Transmit the timer mode feature with the remote by pressing two-times, and then . After exiting the vehicle, lock the system and the vehicle remains running for the programmed runtime. (The remote start feature is still enabled). AUX AUX 3. You can still remote start the vehicle after the turbo timer has timed out and shut off the vehicle.
Runtime check AUX Command: While the remote start is running, press Feedback: Notes: two-times, and then Hold for 1.5 seconds. Text reads runtime and displays time left This feature is only available on the 2way remote. Runtime reset AUX Command: While the remote start is running, press one-time and then . Remote start ON tones. Re-starts the remote start runtime counter if remote start is active. Note: If remote start is not active, the 2-WAY remote will respond with error tone.
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 factory setting for temperature high is 100 °F the setting for low is 0 °F. The voltage setting is for 10.5V. These settings can be adjusted or turned off by your installer when using the Bitwriter. To activate the Smart Start Mode with a manual transmission: 1. 2.
the pre programmed time. It counts the first start as one successful start, leaving 5 start cycles. If the threshold has not been met then the system will not start the vehicle, and 6 start cycles are left. The unit continues to check threshold levels every 3 hours. 28 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Auxiliary features Aux 1 AUX Command: Press one time and then press Feedback: Text displays the item activated. Notes: AUX . This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer for details. Aux 2 AUX Command: Press two times and then press . Feedback: Text display. the item activated* Notes: This is an optional feature. See your sales rep/installer for deAUX tails. Aux 3 AUX Command: Press three times and then press . Feedback: Text displays the item activated.
Remote control feature programming The Responder LC 2-way remote control has menus for configuring the remote control user features and for programming the remote to the system control module. Before you start make sure the keypad is unlocked. (See page 12) AUX To program the remote user features: Press and hold the button on the remote for about 8 seconds. (ignore the car indicator at 3 seconds). The status screen clears and “Main Menu” is displayed in the text display area of the screen.
➤ Remote setup options Feature Auto lock keypad Page Page alert Opt 1 Opt 2 Opt 3 Opt 4 On Off Back On Off Power save Back Vibe Tone Both Screen only Clock Temp Runtime Back runtime On Off Back Car 2 On Off Home Back light color Off 1-7 Back Remote display Low alert start Temp units F° C° Back Button beep On Off back System type Remote start & Security Remote start Back Clock set Clock time Back press © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
➤ Menu option descriptions • Auto keypad lock Automatically locks the remote buttons when the buttons are not used for 60 seconds. Prevents “accidental” presses of the remote. Press then to unlock the keypad. AUX Note: If the auto keypad lock feature is programmed On, the remote unlocks when the vehicle ignition is turned Off. The remote stays unlocked to allow time to exit and unload the vehicle, and then lock the doors with the X remote.
• Low Runtime Alert The remote reports with one short beep followed by 1 short error tone (repeated twice) and the text area displays "run time" when the remote start runtime is at the 3-minutes remaining. The remote beeps one more time when 1 minute is remaining. You have the option to let the remote start time out, or use the “runtime reset” feature . When programmed “Off” you will not receive a low runtime alert on the remote.
➤ 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 The LCD icons display one at a time with icon name displayed in the text field, while the remote is playing tones. • One-time without sound The LCD icons display one at a time until they are all turned on. The remote does not play any tones.
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. ➤ Optional 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 the system is constantly monitoring the switches that are connected to the main unit. ➤ Locking If the system is locked at the same time that the door is active, you will hear one horn honk to indicate locking and a second horn honk to indicate Bypass Notification. For example, if your vehicle has an interior light exit delay and you lock the system before the interior light turns Off, you may hear a second Bypass Notification honk.
➤ Remote start This system can provide you with information to indicate what the problem is when using the remote start. When the remote start is activated and fails to engage, count the parking light flashes to determine the problem. The parking lights will flash between 5 - 8 times to indicate what caused the no start situation.
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 systems 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.
➤ 2-way remote Your Responder LC 2way remote control has a feature called remote power save mode. When programmed On under remote options, the remote conserves power by disabling the paging function if unused for more than 72 hours. Pressing any button on the remote restores the paging function. The default setting is On. See Remote control programming section of this guide or ask your dealer for details on how to program. Programming options Your system has many custom programmable options.
• Comfort closure is a programming option which closes the vehicle’s windows after remote locking. Note: Comfort closure can only be used on cars that have the capability of closing the windows (and on some cars the sunroof as well) with the key cylinder in the door. Convenience expansions Listed below are some of the expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you.
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 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.
LCD Iayout ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL ➤ LCD remote features 1 Lock 9 Thermometer/Smart ALL start ALL 2 Locked in valet 10 ALL Battery Status 11 ALL ALL ALL 3 Unlock ALL 4 Unlocked in valet 12 Hood (Zone bypass)* 5 Alarm 13 Trunk (Trigger)* 6 Remote Start 14 Hood (Trigger)* ALL Trunk (Zone bypass)* ALL 7 Timer Mode 8 Manual Transmission En- 15 Pager On ALL 16 Pager Off abled 42 © 2008 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
✂ 17 Vibe On 27 ALLCar Door 18 Pager Tone On 28 ALL 19 ALL Siren* 20 Silent Mode 2* 21 Transmit ALL 31 22 Receive 32 23 Out of Range 33 Defroster 24 Sensor* 34 Sound Wave 25 Sensor Bypassed* 35 Large Siren* 26 Car Door (Zone bypass) Home (Garage - Open)** ALL ALL 29 ALL Home (Garage Close)** 30 ALL Car 1 ALL ALL ALL Car 2 All Zones* ALL *Feature only available on full security and remote start systems. Does not apply to 4702 model.
✂ Quick reference guide • ➤ Locking To lock, press the displays "locked" ➤ Unlocking To unlock press the displays "unlock". button. The remote beeps one-time and the LCD button. The remote beeps two-times and the LCD AUX AUX • ➤ Bypassing the optional starter kill without a remote Turn on the ignition. Press and release the Valet button within 15 seconds. The vehicle should now start. If it does not, you may have waited too long or pressed the button incorrect number of times.
AUX ➤ Rear Defogger Press four-times, and then press remote beeps one-time. • (only after remote start is On.) The AUX ➤ To disable the remote start system Move the shutdown toggle switch to the Off position. Location of Shutdown Toggle Switch___________________ AUX • ➤ Valet Mode Press two-times and then The remote will beep once and the LCD displays "valet" when enabled. When disabling the remote will beep twice and the LCD displays "valet". • ➤ Valet take-over 1. 2. 3.
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