Automate 4214A Owner's Manual

Automate 4214A Owner's Manual

Vehicle remote start system

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Vehicle Remote Start System
G4214A 2012-06
O W N E R' S
4214A
G U I D E
4114A
MOD EL

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  • Page 1 © 2012 Directed. All rights reserved. G4214A 2012-06 MOD EL www.automatecarsecurity.com 4214A Vista, CA 92081 Directed is committed to delivering world- O W N E R’ S G U I D E www.directed.com...
  • Page 2: What You Get

    Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.automatecarsecurity.com –...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Your system comes with a warranty. Make sure that you receive the warranty registration card and proof of purchase from your dealer, indicating the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. Please validate it online at www.prodregister.com/automate complete and return the warranty registration card. Replacement remote controls...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using Your System ...................4 Commands At a Glance ................4 Start Engine .....................4 Unlock Doors ...................4 Stop Engine .....................5 Car Finder ....................5 Using Remote Start ....................6 Key Takeover....................6 Safety Features ..................7 Pit Stop and Turbo Timer Modes ..............7 Manual Transmission Vehicles ..............8 Remote Start Faults ..................9 Optional Rear Defogger ................9 Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry ...............10...
  • Page 5: Using Your System

    Using Your System Commands At a Glance System State Press/Hold Press/Release for 3 sec. ENGINE OFF START ENGINE CAR FINDER ENGINE ON UNLOCK DOORS STOP ENGINE Note: If a feature cannot be activated when performing a command with the 2-way remote control, a fault tone plays as an alert. Start Engine When the engine is OFF, press and release the remote control button to start the engine.
  • Page 6: Stop Engine

    Stop Engine When the engine is ON with remote start, press and hold the remote control button until the transmit LED flashes fast. The engine stops run- ning and the parking lights turn off. The 7213A (2-way) remote control emits tones. Car Finder When the engine is OFF, press and hold the remote control button for three seconds.
  • Page 7: Using Remote Start

    Using Remote Start 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. Starting the Engine: Press and release the remote control button. The engine will START and the parking lights will turn on. The 7213A (2-way) remote will also emit tones.
  • Page 8: Safety Features

    Note Some Push-to-start vehicles do not offer the key takeover function, instead the vehicle shuts down when the vehicle door is opened and the car needs to be started as normal. Safety Features The following safety features will disable the remote start when acti- vated or not allow the engine to start if not properly set before starting.
  • Page 9: Manual Transmission Vehicles

    activation button* to enable Turbo Timer mode. The engine continues running for the shorter Turbo Mode runtime. * Turbo Timer mode must be turned on and an optional activation but- ton also installed by an authorized dealer. Note: For Manual Transmission vehicles see "Manual Transmission Ve- hicles"...
  • Page 10: Remote Start Faults

    Enabling Turbo Timer mode*: Follow the previous Enabling MTS mode procedure, however, open a door prior to Step 4 then, press and release the dash mounted activa- tion button*. The engine continues running for the shorter Turbo Mode runtime after the doors are closed. * Turbo Timer mode must be turned on and an optional activation but- ton also installed by an authorized dealer.
  • Page 11: Disabling The Remote Start System

    Remote Start Faults For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. A Remote Start Fault may be caused by any of several configuration issues. Refer to the table below for the command type and parking light flashes that will identify the configuration issue and solution.
  • Page 12: Remote Pairing

    Remote Pairing Use this procedure to program remote controls to the remote start system Prepare the vehicle system to be Paired with a new remote Turn the key to the ON position. Press/release once and then press/hold the control button on the system’s Control Center.
  • Page 13: Programming Options

    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. 12, 24, or 60 minute run time. Your system can be programmed •...
  • Page 14: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Document Terminology Control Module The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system’s functions. Remote Control A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- tions of your system.
  • Page 15: Battery Information

    Battery Information The 1-way remote controls are powered by a single coin cell battery (CR-2032), and the 2-way remotes are powered by two coin cell bat- erries (CR-2016) that can be purchased at most retailers. Operating range diminishes as battery charge depletes. Battery Replacement Unscrew the hardware on unit rear and remove from housing.
  • Page 16: Patent Information

    Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: Vehicle Security Patents 5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576; 5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,505; 6,452,484 Remote Start 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786;...
  • Page 17: Government Regulations

    Government Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 the Neutral Safety Shutdown Circuit test, the remote start unit has not been properly installed. The remote start module must be removed or the installer must properly reinstall the remote start system so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed dealer.
  • Page 20: Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty

    Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the “unit”), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reason- able use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was purchased from an authorized Directed dealer, the unit was professionally installed...
  • Page 21 IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE 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.

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