AstroStart RS-655 Instruction Manual Page 1

Model RS-655Owner’s GuideGRS655 2013-08

At a Glance7© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Control CenterStatus LEDControl buttonThe Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the

8© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Status Screen Icons1ALLText FieldStatus ScreenIconsThe table below describes all the status screen icons.Icon De

At a Glance9© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Icon DescriptionRemote Start+Smart Start is On; Remote Start is On.Note: When the icon is without an

10© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Icon DescriptionRemote Control StatusBars indicate battery level is Full, ¾,½,¼ or EmptyOn while the remote con

Commands11© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Using your SystemCommands and ConfirmationsCommands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system feat

12© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Responder LCD Command tableButtonLevelDIRECT ACCESSX 1 X 2 X 3 X 4LOCK SILENT LOCKUNLOCK SILENT UNLOCK REMOTE V

Commands13© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Basic commands (Direct Access)LockPress and release The doors lock and the horn honks (if connected) an

14© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.AUX/TrunkPress and hold The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec-onds. The TRUNK t

Commands15© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Advanced commands: (Level 1)Press and release the button 1 time.Silent LockPress and release The doors

16© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Runtime ResetPress and release If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset th

Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and keyless entry system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to us

Commands17© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Advanced commands: (Level 2)Press and release the button 2 times.Remote Valet Press and release Enters

18© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Runtime RemainingPress and hold the buttonRequests the remaining Remote start runtime and temporarily displays

Commands19© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Advanced commands: (Level 3)Press and release the button 3 times.Car finderPress and release The horn e

20© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Advanced commands: (Level 4)Press and release the button 4 times.AUX 4Press and release Activates (or if On, d

Configurations21© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Responder LCD configurationOperations of the Responder LCD and how it communicates mes-sages are s

22© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Main MenuThe following Main Menu list of features is available for configuration of the remote control.Setup Rem

Configurations23© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Off after 72 hours if the remote control is not used during this period. Just press any button to

24© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Runtime AlertOptions: ON,OFFThe main unit will send a page to alert you when the runtime is about to expire. Wh

Configurations25© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Button BeepOptions: ON,OFFWhen set to ON, the remote will emit a beep as confirmation of a button

26© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Pair RemoteRemote pairing is a process where the Responder LCD remote, and the in-vehicle system learn the othe

Important information Government Regulations and Safety information Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety First sections of this manual

Configurations27© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Demo mode:Demo Mode plays a pre-selected group of animations as a demon-stration tool to show fri

28© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.System FeaturesFactory Alarm Trigger Notification: This system has an optional input that can be connected to th

Feature Details29© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Remote Start FeaturesPit Stop ModeTo exit vehicle with engine runningThe system keeps the engine

30© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Remote Start Safe-lockRemote start safe-lock makes sure the doors are locked while the en-gine is running and a

Feature Details31© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Timer Mode operation Activation begins a countdown timer as set by the installer (de-fault 3 hou

32© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Temperature ReportingDuring Remote start the vehicle interior is checked regularly for tem-perature changes. If

Feature Details33© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Timer Mode, press the optional dash mounted activation button or send the Timer Mode command fro

34© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Remote Start ErrorFor user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. Ref

Feature Details35© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Remote and System OperationsPassive Locking*Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are close

36© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Valet ModeValet mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet command or manually using the veh

ContentsGetting Started ... 4Charging the remote cont

Feature Details37© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Out of RangeEach time a command is performed the remote will expect a com-mand confirmation from

1-way Companion Remote ControlLEDCommandButtonsFunctionButtonButtonLevelDirect Accessx 1LEVEL 1x 2LEVEL 2x 3LEVEL 3x 4LEVEL 4Lock(Panic)Silent LockUnl

1-Way39© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Using the 1 way companion remoteThe companion 1 way remote commands the system features as shown in the pr

40© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.ProgrammingTo enter; hold the button for 8 seconds, the remote emits one long beep and turns the LED on, the p

1-Way41© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Battery Information (1-Way)The 1- way companion remote is powered by one 3V coin cell lithium battery (P/N

42© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.System Expansion OptionsControlling two vehicles (Car Select)The Responder LCD and 1way companion remote can co

1-Way43© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Auxiliary ChannelsThe Auxiliary Channel outputs of this system can activate many of the convenience featur

44© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Battery Information (Responder LCD)The Responder LCD remote control is powered by an internal re-chargeable bat

Battery45© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.several beeps play on the Responder LCD remote to indicate the bat-tery needs to be charged.ImportantTo

46© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Glossary of TermsDocument TerminologyControl ModuleThe “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the da

System Type ... 25Clock Set ...

Battery47© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Government RegulationsThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lo

48© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Control CenterTo satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its an-tenna must maintain a s

Safety49© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Warning! Safety FirstPlease read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product

50© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to:s Leave the vehicle in neutral and be sure no

51© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATIO

52© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Limited lifetime consumer warrantyDirected Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repa

53© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORN

Installation ... 49Remote Start Capable ...

4© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Getting StartedYour Responder LCD remote is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that can only be service

At a Glance5© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Keys to using this manualSpecific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis-tently

6© 2013 Directed. All rights reserved.Remote Control InformationCommandButtonsDisplayFunction ButtonMini-USB PortInternalAntennaFeature DescriptionInt