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Quick Reference Guide (customer copy)

Sending commands to your vehicle

Whether you want to remote start the engine, lock/unlock the doors or pop the trunk, there

are 3 possible ways you can send commands to your vehicle, using the:

Factory remote.

2. Aftermarket remote.

3. Directed SmartStart

application via your smartphone.

If applicable, you can also start the engine remotely by pressing the Lock button 3 times

quickly on your factory remote.

Vehicle takeover

Close the vehicle doors, hood and trunk, then send the

Remote Start command to start the vehicle.*

Send the Unlock command on the factory or aftermarket

remote.*

Complete the following steps within 45 seconds or the vehicle will shut down.

Enter the vehicle.

Note: In a PTS vehicle, make sure the factory remote is

inside with you.

Insert your key in the ignition barrel and turn it to the ON

position.

Press the PTS button once.

Depress the brake pedal, put the car in gear and drive

off.

* Icon and remote appearance may differ depending on the model purchased.

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Press Remote

Start button*

Press Unlock on

either remote*

Enter

vehicle

Key OUT

Key IN

START

Ready to

drive off

Pit stop/idle mode

The vehicle pit stop/idle mode feature is not available in this firmware.

Remote Start Limitations

Important: In the event of a module power cycle, vehicle battery disconnection,

or replacement, the ignition must be cycled by turning it ON and OFF. This action is

necessary to activate the Lock/Unlock functions, ensuring proper functionality with

aftermarket remote controls.

• Depending on your vehicle, there may be a limit of only 1 or 2 remote starts before

needing to key start the vehicle to allow additional remote start activations.

Please refer to the vehicle's owner manual for the specific limitations of your vehicle.

• Vehicle must be locked and armed for at least 45 seconds before remote starting.

• The remote start system will not work in the following conditions:

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The ignition is on.

The alarm system is triggered.

The doors/hood are open.

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The transmission is not in Park (P).

The vehicle battery voltage is too low.

The service engine light is on.

List of available commands

Note that the information below is for many Viper

Autostart

and AstroStart

models. Icons and commands may differ depending on the

Key IN

model and options purchased. Refer to your authorized installation center for more specific

START

information.

Button(s)

Actions

Press & hold for 1 second to lock.

Press & hold for 1 second to unlock.

Press & hold for 1 second to remote start.

* Press & hold for 5 seconds to activate the trunk release (optional).

* Icon and remote appearance may differ depending on the model purchased.

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