Viper 5101 Owner Manual - Page 37

Glossary of terms Control Center: The Control Center contains the system's radio-frequency antenna, the Control button, and the Status LED. For maximum remote-control range, the Control Center is usually located at the top of the windshield, centered near the rear-view mirror. Control Module: The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system's functions. Failsafe® Starter Kill (if equipped): An automatic switch controlled by the system which prevents the vehicle's starter from cranking whenever the system is locked. The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the system is unlocked in Valet® Mode, or should the Starter Kill switch fail. Your system is ready for this feature, however installation of this feature may require additional labor. Input: Any physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights. In-vehicle status LED: A light used to indicate the status of your system. It is located on your systems Control Center. MTS: Manual transmission start. Procedure required for using the remote start in a vehicle with a manual transmission. RF: Radio frequency Control Button: A small push button switch located on your systems Control Center. It is used to override the starter interrupt when a remote is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet Mode. © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved. 29