554 Series ➤Owner’s Guide
limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics, Inc.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
table of contents remote control diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 standard remote configurations . . . . . . . 3 what is included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . .5 system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .7 your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 remote control functions . . . . . . . . . . .
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standard remote configurations 1 Auxiliary Channel Out 2 Receive Indicator 3 Signal Indicator 4 Transmit Indicator 5 Lock Status Indicator 6 Unlock Status Indicator 7 Arming Status Indicator 8 Disarming Status Indicator 9 Door Switch Input Indicator 10 Warn Away® Response Indicator 11 Siren Status Indicator 12 Trigger Response Indicator 13 Vibrate Mode Indicator 14 Hood Switch Input Indicator 15 Ignition Switch Input Indicator 16 Sensor Response Indicator 17 Sensor 1 Indicat
what is included ➤ Control module ➤ Receiver/antenna ➤ One four-button Responder Technology remote control ➤ Stinger™ DoubleGuard® two-stage shock sensor ➤ Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ six-tone programmable siren ➤ Red status LED indicator light ➤ Push-button Valet® switch ➤ Your warranty registration ➤ FailSafe® Starter Kill ➤ Shut-down toggle switch important information Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote start Responder Technology alarm system.
➜ warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: warning! THIS SYSTEM PROVIDES REMOTE NOTIFICATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM TRIGGER EVENTS. CONTACT POLICE OR SECURITY PERSONNEL IMMEDIATELY. NEVER CONFRONT A CAR THIEF OR VANDAL. ➤ 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.
the sole responsibility of the user. ➤ 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.
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 DIRECTED DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. ➜ system maintenance This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a 1.5V AAA battery.
the remote control will light all icons in the LCD and generate all beeper tones once. ➜ 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.
remote control functions The remote control buttons are used to send commands to the system. The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration for this system. The buttons can be custom configured for the user’s specific needs by the installer. ➜ standard button configurations Button The System Arm and Multi-Level Security Arming functions are controlled by pressing this button for one second.
and Buttons The remote start function of your system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously for one second. and Buttons An optional auxiliary channel output for controlling additional convenience or expansion functions that you have added to your system can be operated by pressing these buttons simultaneously. The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
Icon The disarm icon will flash while the system is disarming Icon The arm icon will flash while the system is arming. Icon The door icon will be displayed to indicate that a door is open when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or opened when the system is armed (Tamper Alert). Icon The warn icon will be displayed if the Warn Away® response has been triggered while the system is armed. Icon The siren icon will be displayed as an indicator that the siren is sounding.
Icon The start icon will be displayed while the vehicle is remote started. note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will remain when performing key take over until a button on the transmitter has been pressed. Icon The trunk icon will be displayed to indicate that the trunk is open when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or opened when the system is armed (Tamper Alert).
Icon The hood icon will be displayed to indicate that the hood is open when arming the system or (Bypass Notification) opened when the system is armed (Tamper Alert). Number Icons When either of the channel 2 or 4 outputs is activated the appropriate icon will be displayed for five seconds. remote operation and programming instructions The 554 remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates Directed’s proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder Technology remote control.
Command Page When a command (arm/disarm, remote start, or auxiliary channel) from the remote control is sent and received, the system will send a command page back to confirm receipt. note: When the system is in Valet mode, the remote control will show the lock (5) and unlock (6) icons, but will not generate a command page. Alarm Page If the alarm system is triggered while armed, an Alarm Page will be sent to the remote control.
➜ programmable remote control features To enter programming mode Press and hold all four remote control buttons simultaneously until one long beep is heard. Programming Mode has now been entered. Page Notification The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a page by audibly beeping or remote vibration. Beep Mode Beep Mode includes alarm arm/disarm diagnostic beeps and distinctive two-tone remote start beeps.
Illumination On/Off Within five seconds of entering Programming Mode, press . The remote will beep once for on, twice for off and the light will turn on/off with each press. Page Mode On/Off After entering Programming Mode, press within five seconds to toggle on and off. When the Page Mode is on, the remote control will wake up periodically to check for messages from the security module. It will also wake up when any button is pushed.
The remote control will beep once (or vibrate). The arm icon (7) will flash for five seconds and the armed status icon (4) will be displayed on the LCD. Bypass Notification If the siren chirps again, the remote control beeps again, and the status LED blinks in a pattern, a protected entry or sensor input is active and its icon will be displayed on the remote control LCD. This is called Bypass Notification. Refer to the diagnostic section of this manual for information about Bypass Notification.
The remote control will beep once (or vibrate). The arm icon (7) will flash for five seconds and the armed status icon (4) will be displayed on the LCD. note: The system will not passively arm if a protected entry or sensor is active; unless forced passive arming has been programmed on. Refer to the Programming Options section for information about forced passive arming). ➜ vehicle protection Following are descriptions of the many ways this system protects the vehicle.
➤ continuous blast. This progressive response gives you time to disarm the system with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the door while the system is armed, while still providing instant response (even if the door is immediately closed). Ignition Trigger - Turning on the ignition key will trip the same progressive response as opening a door. ➜ warn away® response description A Warn Away® Response consists of an alarm page along with the responses described below.
➜ triggered response description A Triggered Response can be activated by any of the triggers listed below and consists of an alarm page along with the response described for each trigger. The default Triggered Response duration is 30 seconds but can be programmed from 1-180 seconds by your installer with the Directed Bitwriter. ➤ Sensor Trigger - Heavy impacts to the vehicle will instantly sound the siren and flash the lights for the programmed duration and report Zone 2.
➤ until a remote control button is pressed, clearing the page alert. The remote control will enter Page Recognition Mode and generate alarm page alerts. note: Icons 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 represent alarm system triggered sequence zone inputs. For more information about icons and the zones they represent refer to the Standard Remote Configurations section.
Disarming while driving Press on the remote control or simply turn off the ignition to disarm the system. The lights will flash twice, the doors will unlock, the siren will chirp twice, and the status LED will turn off. The remote control will beep twice (or vibrate). The disarm (8) icon will flash for three seconds and the disarm status icon (6) will be displayed on the LCD.
➤ Press a fourth time within five seconds: The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp. Zones 2 and 4 are now bypassed. ➤ Press a fifth time within five seconds: The siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp. All input zones, except the ignition, are now bypassed. ➤ Continued pressing of will begin the Multi-Level Security Arming cycle over again. note: Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a single arming cycle.
➜ high security disarm This security system offers High Security Disarm. High Security Disarm is a feature that makes it possible to silence and reset the system while it is triggered, without disarming the system. If the system is triggered and the siren has been sounding for longer than six seconds, press any button on the remote control to stop the page, then press on the remote control to stop the trigger and return the unit to the armed state. The system will not disarm, but rather reset.
To disarm the security system, turn the ignition to the ON position. Press the Valet button the preset number of times (one to five DRW-35 times) within 5 seconds. The factory preset is one. After five seconds, the system will disarm. If the system does not disarm, you may have waited too long; turn the ignition off and on and try again.
note: The Warn Away® response to lighter impacts is bypassed if the system is armed using Silent Mode. This ensures that no chirps will be emitted by the siren in an area you want chirp-free. The system is still fully capable of triggering. Only the Warn Away® response is bypassed. All arm/disarm page notifications will still be generated by the remote control in silent mode.
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 solidly if you are entering Valet Mode, and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode. The remote will not generate a Page Notification when entering or exiting Valet mode using the Valet switch. To enter or exit Valet Mode using the transmitter: 1. Open any vehicle door. 2. Press . 3. Press . 4. Press again.
➜ remote start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes it possible to warm up the engine, as well as adjust the interior temperature of the vehicle with the climate control system. 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.
5. Once the vehicle has started, it will run for the pre-programmed period of time (either 12, 24, or 60 minutes - see Programming Options section of this guide) or until a shutdown input is triggered. When using the Directed Bitwriter, the run time can be programmed from 1-60 minutes. important! It is unsafe to operate a vehicle’s motor in a garage 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.
➤ Remote control buttons and are pressed again to start the vehicle. The remote control will generate a Page Notification with a unique two-tone beep (or vibrate) and the start icon (20) will turn off when the remote start shuts down. ➜ valet take-over The Valet® Take-Over feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition.
➜ 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. important!! This feature must only be used in open areas, never in an enclosed area such as a garage. To enter Timer Mode: 1. Start the vehicle by pressing and releasing and on the remote control.
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 remote control simultaneously. 2. Press and release on the remote control. 3. Within two seconds, press and release remote control again. and on the 4.
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.
➜ 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. 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 protection to work.
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. After the third trigger, NPC™ ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any other sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60 minutes. If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the security system while it is being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over.
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 prevents them from disabling the entire system. The microprocessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence. Refer to the System Status Chirps and Table of Zones sections of this guide for diagnostic information.
➜ disarming diagnostics Extra chirps that are heard when disarming the system are indicating a Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard when disarming the system, a triggered response was generated 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 and remote control LCD will indicate which zone was triggered (see Table of Zones section).
➜ table of zones A zone is represented by the LED flashes and remote control LCD icons used by the system to identify a particular type of input. Standard input assignments are listed in the following table.
and repeat until the ignition is turned on and the door icon (9) will be displayed on the remote control. 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. Contact your dealer for details. ➤ Arming and disarming diagnostics (including Warn Away® responses) are reported by the remote control on the LCD.
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 helps to keep the transmitter “in sync” with the control unit even if you use the remote control out of range of the vehicle.
note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed without a Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information. 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. This means if the unit is in Valet® Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will still be in Valet® Mode.
➤ Power Saver in Valet® Mode: When the system enters Valet® Mode the LED 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 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. programming options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up.
➤ Passive door locking (with passive arming) or active door locking (only when arming with the remote control). Passive locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security system passively arms (after the 30-second countdown). This feature only works if passive arming has been programmed. ➤ 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.
➤ Automatic Engine Disable (AED) on or off. The purpose of this feature is to protect the vehicle from being stolen at all times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the key is turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle. Thirty seconds later, the starter will be disabled.
➤ While the remote start system is running the engine, the parking lights of the vehicle can flash on and off or come on and light steadily. 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.
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 Trunk Release: The accessory output of the system can op- erate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. Although the on-board relay can control most power trunk releases, sometimes an optional relay is required. If the factory release is not power-activated, Directed®'s 522T trunk release solenoid can often be added.
glossary of terms Control Unit: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under- neath the dash area of the vehicle. The control unit houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all system functions. Fail-Safe Starter Kill: An automatic switch controlled by your system that prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed.
response while harder impacts will generate a full-trigger response. Remote Control: A hand-held device that operates the various functions of your system and communicates system status. Triggered Sequence: This is what happens when the alarm “goes off ” or “trips.” The triggered response of your system consists of the siren sounding and parking lights flashing for the programmed duration. Valet Switch: A small push button mounted at a discretionary location inside the vehicle.
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. 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.
