Directed-electronics 550ESP User Manual

Model 550ESPOwner's Guide

7©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Using Your System The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity of this system,

8©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.cle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with thekeys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutr

9©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.You can arm the system by pressing of your transmitter for onesecond. When the system arms, you will hear a short si

10©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Heavy impacts trip a Triggered Sequence. The sequence con-sists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking

11©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Pressing a second time within five seconds: The sirenchirps twice followed by a long chirp. Zone 2 is nowbypassed

12©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.To turn off, or disarm the security system, press again. You willhear two chirps, and the parking lights will flash

13©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.To disarm the security system,turn the ignition key on andpress the Valet®switch thepreset number of times within15

14©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attractattention by triggering the system with your transmitt

15©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.You can also activate Valet®Mode using the remote transmitter:1. Open any vehicle door.2. Press . 3. Press .4. Pre

16©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.About three seconds after the parking lights flash, the system willengage the starter until the vehicle is successfu

i©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Limited Lifetime Consumer WarrantyDirected Electronics, Inc. ("DEI®") promises to the original purchaser

17©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.To shut down the remote start:1. Disarm the security system (if armed) by pressing on thetransmitter.2. Enter the v

18©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Timer Mode automatically starts your vehicle engine and runs it fora pre-programmed time period, every three hours f

19©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.To exit Timer Mode:Timer Mode can be exited by turning the ignition on with the keyany time that the vehicle engine

20©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Your system has DEI's Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™(NPC™). It pre-vents annoying repetitive trigger sequences

21©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Safety Features This system has several important safety features to ensure properoperation of the motor and prevent

22©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind cir-cuitry will prevent the starter from engaging, even

23©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.that input ceases, the security system will resume normal moni-toring. For example, if your vehicle has an interior

24©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.ZONE(Number of DEALER-INSTALLEDLED Flashes) DESCRIPTION OPTIONS1 Instant trigger - hood pinswitch2 Instant trigger -

25©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.trol unit and fail to operate the system. To re-sync the remote sim-ply press several times within range of the veh

26©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Rapid Resume LogicThis DEI®system will store its current state to non-volatile mem-ory. If power is lost and then re

ii©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.DALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE,REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQ

27©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.system is in Valet®Mode, the LED will shut off. If the systemremains in Valet®Mode, the LED will come back on the ne

28©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Passive door locking (with passive arming) or active doorlocking (only when arming with the transmitter). Passivel

29©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AEDis programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be d

30©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Security & Convenience ExpansionsListed below are some of the many expansion options available.Please consult yo

31©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Power Locks: This system offers lock outputs that can controlsome manufacturers' power door lock systems. For o

32©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.LED: Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used toindicate the status of your system. It is also used to

33©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:Arming To arm, press . When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp,and the parking lig

The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc.Since its inception, Directed Electronics has had one purpose, to provide consumerswith th

1©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Standard Transmitter Configurationcontrols the Arm function.controls the Disarm function.controls Silent Mode™and an

3©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.What is Included A control module An XHF receiver/antenna Two four-button transmitters A Stinger™DoubleGuard®tw

4©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote is pow-ered by a small, lightweight 3-volt lithium battery t

5©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmissionvehicles only. Use of this product in a standard tr

6©1999 Directed Electronics, Inc.Button Silent Mode™ and an optional auxiliary function are controlled bypressing . Silent Mode™ works by pressing f