Viper VSM250, VSM200 User Manual

Quick Reference

User's Guide

VSM200/250, 3000/5000-series

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.

Start Here

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

1. Download the free SmartStart application to your smartphone from the iTunes App Store, BlackBerry App World or Android Market site depending on which brand you own. Links to download BlackBerry and Android apps are also available at www.viper.com/SmartStart

2. Have the SmartStart system installed by your authorized Directed 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 tab 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.alarm.com for more

Note 3: Smartphone coverage for GPS and other features may differ by platform. Please visit www.viper.com/SmartStart for the

details on compatible hardware.

most current information on app/smartphone coverage.

Basic Commands at a Glance

System

Commands Description

Select this icon to lock the vehicle. When a conﬁrmation message is received, select it to clear.

Select this icon to unlock the vehicle. When a conﬁrmation 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 programmed 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 conﬁrmation message when it pops up.

System Commands

* 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.

Your vehicle responds exactly the same, with audible and visual conﬁrmations, for both Smartstart and remote control commands.

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

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Menu Bar

Select this icon to activate panic mode for 30 seconds. Select again during this time to turn off. This feature is used to attract attention if in a threatened position.

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.

Alerts This screen provides alerts and notiﬁcations from the system. New alerts or notiﬁca-

tions are indicated by a red circle above the Alerts icon which also indicates the number of uncleared notiﬁcations received. The available Alerts may vary depending on the type of system installed in your vehicle.

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

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

hardware and GPS Secure service plans).

More 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 Alerts Screen Cars Screen Track Screen More Screen

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

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

coverage or network congestion.

Note: Your SmartStart module automatically checks for up-

dates once every 24 hours. During updates, system operation is disrupted for approximately one minute.