Viper 5204 Owner Manual

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    purchase of your state-of-the-art remote start and security system. Reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. Please visit: www.viper.com - For general and additional guide information. For any additional questions please
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    or complete and return the warranty registration card. Replacement remote controls If additional remote controls are desired, please see your authorized dealer or visit us at www.directedstore.com to order. Part numbers are: 7251V for Responder LE 2-way remote control and 7152V for the companion
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    14 Remote Valet 14 Timer Start 15 AUX 2 15 Arm Status 15 Advanced Commands: (Level 3 16 Sensor Silent Arm 16 Smart Start 16 AUX 3 17 Runtime Remaining 17 Advanced Commands: (Level 4 18 Full Silent Arm 18 Defogger 18 AUX 4 18 Remote Control Configuration 19 Remote Programming 19 Remote
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    Start Faults 32 Remote and System Operations 34 Passive Arming 34 Auto Re-arming 34 Onetime Bypass 34 Valet Mode 35 Power Save 35 Rapid Resume 35 Automatic Remote Updates 35 Out of Range 36 No Remote Output 36 Feature not Available 36 Car Select 37 System Expansion Options 38 Battery
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    Warning! Safety First 46 Installation 46 Remote Start Capable 46 Manual Transmission Vehicles 46 Interference 48 Upgrades 48 Water/Heat Resistance 48 Limited lifetime consumer warranty 49
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    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
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    programming, Car Selection, and to request reports. Each button has an associated LED next to it that are active during related operations. These LED's are labeled respectively as: Arm LED, Disarm LED, Remote Start LED, Aux LED, and LED * 2-way communication is only applicable to the Responder LE
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    Control Center Control button Status LED The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from your system. It consists of: s
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    system features and are performed by pressing one of the Command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used security and remote start features while Advanced commands control more specialized features and request reports. Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated first
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    4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Sensor Silent Full Silent Arm Arm Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder Remote Start AUX Aux/Trunk Runtime Reset AUX 1 Timer Start Smart Start Defogger AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Advance Level, Change Car (3 sec), Enter programming (8 sec) Temperature Check* Arm
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    upon receiving the command. (Example: Runtime reset command received when remote start is off). Refer to the notes included in the command descriptions that address these faults or go to Remote Start Faults under the Remote Start Features section for more details. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All
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    tone plays. Exit Valet mode to arm the alarm normally. If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the remote will emit a Trigger Valet mode* is On, the doors unlock and the Disarm LED, LED and fault tones play. An Alarm Report** will replace the disarm output if the alarm
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    play to confirm. * See Remote and System Operations for details. ** See Alarm Features for details. *** See Remote Start Faults (under Remote Start Features) for details. For Manual transmission vehicles see Manual Transmission Start in the Remote Start Features section for more details. © 2011
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    alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The Arm LED turns on to confirm. Valet mode* replaced by the Alarm Report** Runtime Reset Press and release If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed
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    button Requests the vehicle's interior temperature and displays it by illuminating the green ghost LED's; cold is 1 LED, cool (2), warm (3), warmer (4) . * See Remote and System Operations section for details. ** See Alarm Features for details. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. 13
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    Advanced Commands: (Level 2) Press and release the button 2 times. The nate indicating Level 2 and Aux LED's illumi- Sensor Bypass Press and release Performing the Sensor Bypass command will incrementally bypass sensor operations and be confirmed as follows: s
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    operation. It will report status via ghost LED's, beeps, and tones as described in this section for Arm, Disarm, Valet mode arm, Valet mode disarm, Sensor Silent arm, Full Silent arm. * See Advance Start under Remote Start Features for details. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. 15
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    release the button 3 times. The Start LED's illuminate indicating Level 3 , Aux and Remote Sensor Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash 3 times. The Arm LED, 1 beep and 3 fault tones play to confirm. Car finder Press and release The
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    Aux 3 output. The Aux LED and On tones or Off tones play to confirm. Runtime Remaining Press and hold the button Requests the remaining Remote start runtime and temporarily displays it in 4 increments using the green Ghost LED's. Example for 12 minute runtime: s
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    is below 55°F. Note Remote Start must be active to use this feature. AUX 4 Press and release AUX Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 4 output. The Aux LED and On tones or Off tones play to confirm. * See Alarm Features for more details. ** This feature must be installed and turned on by
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    Control Configuration Remote Programming The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls have operations that can be configured to a user's personal preferences. The following instruction will direct you through the available programming options for both remotes. Enter programming, press and
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    s
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    this message can be turned off by an authorized Directed Dealer. Page Mode Options: Power Save 1, Power Save 2, On, Off Paging is how the Responder LE remote monitors your system's messages. Power Save extends battery life by turning Paging Off after 72 © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights
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    it does not wake up to receive remote start or alarm trigger pages. Note: When Off, responses are still received when a command is performed but alarm trigger pages will not be received. Car 2 Options: Off, On The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls can control two systems independently
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    Sensor Adjust The button is used for sensor adjustment, to avoid unintended alarm triggers; it is recommenced that an authorized Directed Dealer performs all sensor adjustments. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. 23
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    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 Both Warn-away and Full Triggers send a message to the remote control. Point of entry triggers: Opening the hood or trunk
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    light flash and siren outputs defeated. Sensor Warn-away When the system sensors detect a Warn-away trigger the siren chirps and parking lights flash for 3 seconds. No messages are sent to the Responder LE remote control for Warn-away triggers. Full Trigger An alarm Full Trigger will sound the siren
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    an audible alert, the control center LED flashes in groups to indicate the zone number. Alarm Report If the alarm was triggered while armed, it will be reported when the alarm is disarmed via the remote control, siren chirps, parking light and control center LED flashes. The siren chirps 4 times (or
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    Zone # (led flashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Table of Zones Zone Name Trunk Shock Sensor Door Sensor 2 Ignition Hood Nuisance Prevention (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
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    on the remote control. 3. Turn the key to off, and remove it from the ignition, the engine continues running for the programmed runtime. 4. Exit the vehicle and arm the alarm. Note For Pit Stop on manual transmission vehicles follow the directions in the Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) section
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    the engine will not start. (See Remote Start Fault under Remote Start Features) move the switch back to the On position to resume normal operation. Advanced Start The Advanced start features; Timer Start and Smart Start will automatically start the engine to maintain battery charge or combat extreme
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    is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts. This will repeat as many times as set by the installer (default 6 starts). Timer Start is exited after the final start. Smart Start operation Smart Start uses the settings for Timer Start in addition to temperature and battery level to
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    minute before the engine turns off. The LED, Remote Start LED flash and several tones play as an alert to reset the runtime if desired. Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) When installed into a manual transmission vehicle, the system requires that the MTS mode is properly set when parking. If MTS
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    arm the system. 6. The engine runs for the Turbo Mode runtime. Note Turbo Timer must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer. Remote Start Faults For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. The Remote Start Fault output ( LED on and long fault tone
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    6 7 Possible Fault Brake on Hood open After performing Remote Start command - MTS not enabled 8 None After performing Timer Start or Smart Start command Toggle Switch off Alarm is triggered Solution Release foot brake Close hood Enable MTS mode Check all Solutions Turn switch on Disarm or reset
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    Re-arming* Auto re-arm ensures the vehicle stays protected if it is not entered after disarming by remote control. After disarming by remote, the alarm automatically re-arms itself (and locks the doors if programmed on) in 30 seconds. Open any point of entry to stop the re-arm until the next disarm
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    mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet command or manually using the vehicle key and the control button. When entered, the alarm functions are defeated while the convenience features still operate normally. Arm and Disarm commands lock and unlock the doors. The Responder LE
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    Out of Range Each time a command is performed the Responder LE will expect a command confirmation from the system. If a command confirmation is not received the and transmit LED's flash and a long fault tone plays as an alert. No Remote Output Occasionally when a command is performed the remote may not
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    section to turn on). 1. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The remote flashes the LED and beeps once or twice to indicate the selected Car is 1 or 2. 2. Release the button for Car Select or continue to hold for programming. 3. Release the button, then press and release while the LED and beeps
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    two vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LE and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver. See Owner Recognition following
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    Driver door priority unlocking The door unlocking operation can be configured to emulate an OEM style of driver priority unlocking for added security during disarming. © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. 39
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    to weaken, the operating range will be reduced. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery's life and usage in providing your Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls with many years of trouble free operation. Low Battery After a command is performed
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    s
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    and controls all of the system's functions. Responder LE (2-way Remote Control) A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of to override (disarm) the alarm when a remote is not available or to enter or exit Valet Mode. 42 © 2011 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
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    Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: Remote Start Patents: 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448; 6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783 Vehicle Security
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    to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However
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    -protection basis; in other words, this device must not be used if it is determined that it causes harmful interference to services authorized by IC. In addition, the user of this device must accept any radio interference that may be received, even if this interference could affect the operation of
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    are the sole responsibility of the user. Manual Transmission Vehicles Remote starters on manual transmission vehicles operate differently than those with automatic transmission because you must leave your car in neutral. You must read this Owner's Guide to familiarize yourself with the proper
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    Before remote starting a manual transmission vehicle, be sure to: s
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    ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER THESE 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
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    ") 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
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    OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE , ACTS OF GOD, NEGLECT, IMPROPER SERVICE, OR OTHER CAUSES NOT ARISING OUT . This warranty is only valid for sale of product(s) within the United States of Directed products, please visit the support section of Directed's website at
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