Viper SmartStart System Owner's Manual

Quick Reference User’s Guide

VSS3001 Remote Start with Keyless Entry

Important information

Government Regulations and Safety information

Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety First sections of this manual
prior to operating this system.

Warning!

Failure to heed this information can result in death, personal injury or property

damage and may also result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended purpose.

Your warranty

Your system comes with a warranty. The warranty terms are detailed at the end of this guide. Make
sure that you receive the proof of purchase from your dealer, indicating the product was installed by
an authorized Directed dealer.

Optional Remote Kit

This system can be used with a companion remote control which offers you additional features. This
remote kit is available through your authorized dealer or by visiting us at www.directedstore.com to
order. The remote kit part number is 9656V.

Using Your System

Note

: The following instructions may differ for some vehicles, particularly if

your vehicle is started by using a push-to-start button. Make sure to ask your
authorized dealer for the vehicle-specific system operating details that are
part of the downloaded installation manual.

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.

Important!

(1) Never remote start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2)

Never remote start the vehicle with the key in the ignition.

For instructions on how to activate/deactivate your remote start system, refer to the SmartStart User’s
guide.

When you are ready to drive the vehicle:

1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to the ON (not the START) position.
2. Press the brake pedal. The remote start system shuts down but the motor continues to run because

the ignition has been turned on.
The vehicle now operates as usual.

Note:

If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position, the engine will shut down.

While the vehicle is running during remote start operation, the system monitors the vehicle and auto-
matically shuts down the engine if the system receives any of the following Shut-down inputs:

• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The hood is opened.
• The shutdown toggle switch is put into the OFF position
• The pre-programmed run time has elapsed.
• The procedure to activate remote start is repeated.

1. Download the free Viper SmartStart application to your smartphone from iTunes App Store, Google Play,

Windows Phone Store, or BlackBerry App World depending on your smartphone model. Links to download

Viper SmartStart apps are also available at www.viper.com/SmartStart/GetSmartStart.aspx

2. Have the SmartStart system installed by your authorized Viper dealer. Once installed and activated by the

installer, you will receive an e-mail prompting you to activate your account. Your installer can also provide

you with information about your system.

3. After you activate your account, enter your username and password on the More/Settings/SmartStart Login

page of the handset app to activate your SmartStart app.

4. Once you have completed the log-in process on your smartphone, you can begin using your app to control

your vehicle(s). From the Car screen, select the vehicle you wish to send commands to.

Note 1:

Accessing SmartStart GPS features in the app requires installation of VSM250 SmartStart GPS module.

Note 2:

Accessing Home Control features in the app requires compatible home security panel. See www.viper.com/SmartStart for more details
on compatible home security hardware.

Note 3:

Smartphone coverage for GPS and other features may differ by platform. Please visit www.viper.com/SmartStart for the most current
information on app/smartphone coverage.

System

Commands

Menu Bar

Start Here

Before you can start using your system, the following steps must be performed:

Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art Viper SmartStart system. Reading this user’s guide prior to

using your system will get you off to a quick and smooth start.

Basic Commands at a Glance

System

Commands

Description
Select this icon to lock the vehicle. When a confirma-

tion message is received, select it to clear.

Select this icon to unlock the vehicle. When a confir-

mation message is received, select it to clear.

Select this icon to remote start* your vehicle. When

a confirmation message is received, select it to clear.

The vehicle remote starts and stays running for the pro-

grammed run time*. Select this icon again to turn off

the engine during the run time.
Select this icon to open trunk. A dialog box will open,

asking you to confirm you want to open the trunk.

Select "Yes" to confirm, or "No" to cancel the request.

If you selected "Yes", select again to clear the confir-

mation message when it pops up.
Select this icon to activate panic mode for 30 sec-

onds. Select again during this time to turn off. This

feature is used to attract attention if in a threatened

position.

See your Remote Start system user's guide or installer for important information about
starting a manual transmission vehicle and how long the engine will run when remote
started.

For more information on app features, use the in-app Help function.

Menu Bar and Screens

Menu Bar

Description

Home

This screen is the default screen for direct access to all your remote commands.

Select any command on the Home screen to perform it.

Cars

This screen allows you to access and personalize your vehicle settings.

Status

Use this tab to check the status of your vehicle and Viper SmartStart system.

GPS

This screen allows you to access SmartStart GPS features (requires SmartStart GPS

hardware and GPS Secure service plans).

Access settings and other advanced app features. Go to More/Settings to log in

to SmartStart, and use in-app Help function to explore additional feature details.

Screens

Home Screen Cars Screen Status Screen GPS Screen More Screen

Please visit www.viper.com/SmartStart for the latest updates and information about your SmartStart system.

For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at

1-800-753-

0600.

Additional support is also available at: http://support.directed.com

Note:

Your SmartStart module automatically

checks for updates once every 24 hours.

During updates, system operation is dis-

rupted for approximately one minute.

Note:

The amount of time it takes for your vehicle to respond to a command can be affected by cellular

coverage or network congestion.