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1 Full Trigger & Warn Away® Sensor 2 Full Trigger & Warn Away® Trunk Switch Input Remote Start Vibrate Mode Disarm Button Remote Start Button Vista, CA 92081 www.directed.com The company behind Viper® Auto Security Systems is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed Electronics has - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 2
Model 5900 ➤Owner's Guide - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 3
and serviced by an authorized Directed dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed, shipping prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 4
with this security system. Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer: A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following: ➤ Date of purchase ➤ Your full name and address ➤ Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Type of alarm installed ➤ Year, make, model - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 5
disarm 24 disarming without a transmitter 25 silent mode 26 panic mode 26 valet mode 27 remote start 27 valet take-over 29 short-run/turbo 30 timer mode 31 safety features 32 starter anti-grind circuitry 32 disabling the remote start system 33 over and under rev protection 33 shut - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 6
diagnostics 36 system status chirps 37 table of zones 37 interpreting zone diagnostics 38 code hopping 38 high frequency 39 owner recognition 39 rapid resume logic 40 power saver mode 40 programming remote control features 41 To enter programming mode 41 To exit programming mode 41 Page - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 7
On/Off function. controls the Disarm and Panic Off function. controls Silent Mode™ and Auxiliary channel 2 output. controls the Remote Start function. and pressed together control the Timer mode. and pressed together control Turbo/Short Run. and pressed together control channel 4 output - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 8
LED indicator light ➤ A push-button Valet® switch ➤ Your warranty registration ➤ A shut-down toggle switch important information Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote start alarm system. Due to the complexity of this system, it must be installed by an authorized dealer only - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 9
days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer. ➜ fcc/id notice satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance the device and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 10
the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device is designed to be used in a person's hands and its operating configurations do not support normal transmissions while it is carried in pockets or holsters next to a persons' body. ➜ caution This product is designed for fuel injected - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 11
remote control diagram note:The Program button is located on the back of the remote. © 2006 directed electronics 7 - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 12
17. Sensor 1 Indicator-Full Trigger and Warn Away® 18. Sensor 2 Indicator-Full Trigger and Warn Away® 19. Trunk Switch Input Indicator 20. Vibrate Mode Indicator 21. Remote Start Indicator 22. Disarm Button 23. Remote Start Button 24. Auxiliary Button 25. Arm Button 8 © 2006 directed electronics - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 13
maintenance This system needs no specific maintenance beyond remote control battery replacement. The remote is powered by a replacement, the remote control will generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level indicator will flash continuously. FULL REPLACE EMPTY Battery Replacement - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 14
makes it possible to assign any remote transmitter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 15
is turned On/Off by pressing this button twice. and Buttons The remote start timer mode function of the system is controlled by pressing these buttons simultaneously. and Buttons The Turbo/Short Run feature is controlled by these buttons (refer to the Turbo/Short Run section for additional details - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 16
Icon The receive icon will be displayed while the remote control is receiving a page from the vehicle. Icon The signal icon will be displayed if a command is transmitted to the vehicle but a command page is not received. Icon The armed status icon will be displayed when the system is locked and - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 17
the vehicle is remote started. note: If Page Mode has been turned off, the start icon will remain when performing key take over until a button on the transmitter has been pressed. Icon The trunk icon will be displayed to indicate that the trunk is open when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 18
a Warn Away® response or triggered sequence. Icon The ignition icon will be displayed to indicate that the ignition is on when arming the system (Bypass Notification) or turned on when the system is armed (Tamper Alert). Icon The hood icon will be displayed to indicate that the hood is open when - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 19
and programming instructions The remote start system operates at 434 MHz and incorporates Directed's proprietary XHF2 out-board Responder Technology remote control. The high frequency combined with Binary Data communication achieves superior range with two-way communication. ➜ system signal - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 20
cleared. note: If the transmitter is paged with an Alarm Page and the WarnAway® is triggered before the Alarm Page is relieved the transmitter will report the WarnAway® only until the system is disarmed. Page Recognition Mode The remote control will leave a zone icon illuminated when it has received - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 21
Programming Mode has now been entered. Page Notification The remote control can be programmed to notify the user of a page by audibly beeping or remote vibration. Beep Mode Beep Mode includes alarm arm/disarm diagnostic beeps and distinctive two-tone remote start beeps. Vibrate Mode Vibrate Mode - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 22
action for five seconds. The remote control will generate two beeps to indicate programming mode has been exited. using your system ➜ warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: ➤ Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 23
ventilation (such as a garage). When parking in an enclosed or partially enclosed area or when having the vehicle serviced, the remote start system must be disabled using the installed toggle switch. It is the user's sole responsibility to properly handle and keep out of reach from children all - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 24
the remote start system so that the vehicle does not start in gear. All installations must be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. OPERATION OF THE REMOTE START MODULE IF THE VEHICLE STARTS IN GEAR IS CONTRARY TO ITS INTENDED MODE OF OPERATION. OPERATING THE REMOTE START SYSTEM UNDER - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 25
, see the Diagnostics Section of this guide. This extra chirp is called Bypass Notification. ➜ passive arming The system can be programmed to arm itself automatically (called passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 26
Sequence. The sequence consists of the siren sounding continuously and the parking lights flashing for a pre-programmed period, which can range in duration from 1 to 180 seconds. ➤ If a door is opened, the system will immediately start chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 27
guide.) Pressing (only in Standard Configuration) again within five seconds of arming the system will activate the MultiLevel Security feature. Each time is pressed again, a different security level is selected. The different security levels are selected as follows: ➤ Press once: The siren chirps - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 28
. High Security Disarm is a feature that makes it possible to silence and reset the system while it is triggering, without disarming the system. If the system is triggered and the siren has been sounding for longer than six seconds, pressing on the remote transmitter will stop the trigger and - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 29
a transmitter If your remote transmitter is lost or damaged, you can manually disarm your vehicle security system. To disarm the system without a transmitter, you must have the vehicle's ignition key and know where the Valet button is located. Be sure to check with your installer at the time of - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 30
of Presses important! The Valet button can be programmed to respond to 1-5 presses for the disarm function. You must check with the installer to verify the programming for your individual unit. ➜ silent mode To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps, use Silent Mode™. Simply press for less - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 31
any vehicle door. 2. Press . 3. Press . 4. Press again. The status LED will light solidly if you are entering Valet® Mode, and it will go out if you are exiting Valet® Mode. ➜ remote start This feature allows you to remotely start and run your vehicle for a programmable period of time. This makes - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 32
, except when performing Valet® Take-Over, and (2) Never start the vehicle if it is not in either PARK or NEUTRAL. To remote start the vehicle: 1. Press on the transmitter twice within 3 seconds. 2. The parking lights will flash to confirm that the vehicle will attempt to start. 3. In gasoline - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 33
remote start operation, the system will monitor the vehicle and will automatically shut down the engine if the system receives any of the following shutdown inputs: ➤ The brake pedal is pressed. ➤ The hood is opened. ➤ The shutdown toggle switch is put into the OFF position. ➤ The pre-programmed - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 34
run until the pre-programmed time elapses or a shut-down input is received. (See the previous Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.) note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is being pressed. ➜ short-run/turbo Short run turbo mode keeps the engine running after - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 35
will start the car and will run for the specified duration, unless shut down by the remote start button . If shut down with the remote start button the system will remain in timer mode. 5. The system will start every 3 hours until canceled by the brake, hood, or neutral safety shut-down wires - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 36
will flash 4 times, indicating timer mode has been exited. safety features This system has several important safety features to ensure proper operation of the motor and prevent accidental damage to the engine or its components. ➜ starter anti-grind circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 37
other problems which may cause the engine to race. note: The system uses a wire connected to the vehicle to sense engine speed. This wire must be connected in order for over and under rev protection to work. ➜ shut down inputs This security system uses several inputs to shut down the remote start - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 38
false alarms. After the third trigger, NPC™ ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any other sensors or switches sharing the same zone) for 60 minutes. If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the security system while it is being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 39
system does not reset this function! The only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for it to not trigger for 60 minutes, or to turn on the ignition. If testing your system, it is important to remember that the NPC™ programming can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop working. If five chirps - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 40
when the system is in Silent Mode or if the notification chirps have been programmed off by the installer. ➜ disarming diagnostics Extra chirps that are heard when disarming the system are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard when disarming the system, then the security system was triggered - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 41
➜ system status chirps The siren will chirp when arming/disarming the system. The pattern of chirps will audibly report the system's status as described below. Action Number of Chirps Description Arm 1 System armed Arm 1 (3-second delay), 1 System armed with Bypass Notification Disarm - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 42
blink three times with a two-second pause. Then it will blink three times again, and repeat until the ignition is turned on. note: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 43
with the control unit and fail to operate the system. To resync the remote simply press several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-sync and respond to the transmitters normally. high frequency Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a cleaner - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 44
, such as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will still be in Valet® Mode. This applies to all states of the system including arm, disarm, and Valet® Mode. power saver mode Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while armed or in Valet® Mode, after a period - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 45
hour period while the system is in Valet® Mode, the LED will shut off. If the system remains in Valet® Mode, the LED will come back on the next time the ignition is turned on and then back off. programming remote control features ➜ To enter programming mode Press the Program button on the back of - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 46
, extending the life of the battery. note: When page mode is Off, Warn Aways® and alarms will not be displayed or notified on the remote until a button on the remote has been pressed. programming options Programming options control your system's normal, operational set-up. Most options do not - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 47
to lock when the security system passively arms (after the 30-second countdown). This feature only works if passive arming has been programmed. ➤ Panic mode enabled/disabled when the ignition is turned on. (Some states have laws against sirens sounding in moving cars.) ➤ Forced passive arming on or - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 48
. To start the car, it will be necessary to disarm the system with the transmitter. It is also possible to disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition key to the RUN position and pressing the Valet® button the programmed number of times. AED is also disabled when the system is in Valet® mode. 44 - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 49
quieter than the full alarm blast. ➤ The engine can be programmed to run for any duration ranging from 1 to 60 minutes. 12 minutes is the default. After the programmed run time, the engine will shut down and will not restart, unless in Timer Mode. ➤ While the remote start system is running the - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 50
, and can roll them up automatically when the system is armed, roll them down, or both up and down. Mobile Video: This system is compatible with Directed Video's MCB1000 Multi-Channel Controller, featuring on-screen secu- rity system programming and zone trigger information. 46 © 2006 directed - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 51
system is disarmed, in Valet Mode, or if the starter interrupt switch itself fails. Your system has featureready circuitry for the starter interrupt, however installation Transmitter: A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system. Trigger or Triggered Sequence: This - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 52
system consists of the siren sounding and parking lights flashing for the programmed duration. Valet Switch: A small push button mounted at a discretionary location inside the vehicle. It is used to override the starter interrupt when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet® Mode - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 53
on (if connected) and the vehicle will start and run for the programmed period of time. To disable the remote start system ■ To disable the remote start, move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. Location of Valet® switch Number of Valet® switch pulses for disarming © 2006 directed - Viper 5900 | Owner Manual - Page 54
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finest vehicle security and car stereo products
and accessories available. The recipient of nearly
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of advanced electronic technology, Directed
Electronics, Inc. is ISO 9001 registered.
Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and
serviced throughout North America and around
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