The company behind Viper® Auto Security Systems is Directed Electronics. Vista, CA 92081 www.viper.com 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 Electronics is ISO 9001 registered.
Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security 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 us online at: www.viper.com For additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer. Additional support is also available at: http://support.directed.
Contents Congratulations ................................................................................................... i What you get ....................................................................................................... i Getting Started.................................................................................................... 2 Keys to using this manual...................................................................... 2 System Maintenance ...............................
Getting Started Keys to using this manual Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consistently throughout this manual, they are as follows: s Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button. s Hold: is used when a button needs to be held in position for an extended period of time, typically several seconds. s Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and can be located through the table of contents.
Remote Control AUX Feature Description Transmit LED Active when transmitting information Activates the Arm/Disarm function and Panic On/Off AUX Activates Auxiliary Channel 2 output Activates Panic + AUX Activates Auxiliary Channel 3 output © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Using your System Arm Press and release . The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash once. If Valet mode* is On, the doors lock without siren chirps, the alarm is disabled. Exit Valet mode to arm the alarm normally. If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the Status LED generates a Trigger Zone Fault report**. Disarm When the system is already armed, Press and release .
Panic Press and hold or . If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can trigger Panic output on your security system to attract attention. The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. Press and release again to stop the output. Silent Arm/Disarm Press and release AUX, then press and release . The system arms or disarms without chirping the siren. To permanently turn off the arm and disarm chirps, contact your installation dealer.
Alarm Features Armed Protection Status LED: The Status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active. Starter Kill: The Failsafe starter kill relay prevents the engine from starting. Note May require additional parts and installation Sensor triggers: The onboard shock sensor can distinguish minor impacts from major impacts to the vehicle exterior. Minor impacts causes the system to emit a Warn-away output.
Emergency Override The following procedure disarms the system when a programmed remote is not available. 1. Turn the ignition On. 2. Press and release the Valet button once. 3. The siren output ceases and the system is disarmed. Note As a precaution, if programmed for Passive Arming the system should be placed into Valet Mode until a remote is available. Trigger Zone Fault Report When armed by remote command the system runs a status check of the alarm trigger zones (see Table of Zones on next page).
Table of Zones Zone # (led flashes) Zone Name 1 Trunk/Sensor 2 2 Shock Sensor 3 Door 5 Ignition Note: The Warn-away trigger does not report on the LED. Nuisance Prevention Circuitry (NPC) NPC monitors all alarm zones and, if any are triggered excessively, bypasses them until corrected. If a point of entry (trunk, hood, door) is left open following a forced entry, it is bypassed. It becomes active again only after being closed.
Remote and System Operations Passive Arming Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive arming countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and after 30 seconds the system arms itself. Anytime before the system arms you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive arming resumes. To stay secure in case of accidental disarming the system, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds the system re-arms itself. Note: This is a programmable option.
Comfort Closure The optional Comfort Closure feature imitates turning the key in the door cylinder or holding the lock button of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) keyless entry. It will automatically close the windows and sunroof on vehicles with this type of OEM convenience feature. Code Hopping Technology Code Hopping Technology has been developed to increase the security of the unit.
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.
Additional Information Interference All radio devices are subject to interference which could affect proper performance. Upgrades Any upgrades to this product must be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. Do not attempt to perform any unauthorized modifications to this product. Water/Heat Resistance This product is not designed to be water and/or heat-resistant. Please take care to keep this product dry and away from heat sources. Any damage from water or heat will void the warranty.
