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Timothy heinrichs
February 21, 2025
How do i access the alarm
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Mr. Anderson
February 21, 2025
To access the alarm on a Viper 7857V, follow these steps:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position so that the gauge cluster lights up. 2. Press and release the button on the antenna (located on the windshield), then press and hold it. 3. Release the button once the LED starts blinking, and the siren will trip, indicating the car is in Programming Access (PA) mode. 4. Press and hold the "F" button on the remote for a few seconds to enter remote setup. 5. Press and release the remote start button to enter pairing mode. 6. Press and release the lock button when ready to pair. 7. To exit, press and hold the "F" button. 8. Finally, press and release a button on the remote to confirm that it is working.
These steps will allow you to access and configure the alarm system.
Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art Directed Digi- tal System. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use its many features. For more information please visit us online (see back cover for URL). For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or Directed at 1-800- 753-0600.
Contents Congratulations ....................iii Important information ..................iii Government Regulations and Safety information ........iii Your Warranty ..................iii Replacement remote controls ..............iv Getting Started ....................4 Charging the remote control: ..............4 Keys to using this manual ..............4 Responder LE 2-Way Remote Control ..............
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Remote Features ................19 Car 2 ....................22 Remote Beep ..................22 Sensor Adjust ..................22 Remote Pairing Mode ................. 22 Alarm Features ....................24 Normal Arm Protection ............... 24 Sensor Silent Arm Protection ..............24 Full Silent Arm Protection ..............25 Sensor Warn Away ................
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Battery Information (1-way)................41 Battery Replacement ................41 Glossary of Terms ....................42 Patent Information ..................... 43 Government Regulations ..................44 Warning! Safety First ..................46...
Getting Started Charging the remote control: Plug the USB end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on a computer. Insert the micro-USB connector into the micro- USB port located on the side of the remote control. The LED flashes to indicate the remote control is charging (The remote remains operational while charging and can command the system).
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• Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and can be located through the table of contents. • An asterisk (*) when used after a word or phrase denotes that additional details can be found in related sections usually noted at the bottom of the page or end of the section.
Responder LE 2-Way Remote Control Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information Command buttons (4) Used to perform Arming, Disarming, Auxiliary channel and Remote Start commands. A U X A U X Used to access function levels for commands, configura- Function button A U X tion menus for programming, Car Selection, and to request...
Control Center Control Center Button The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front windshield, sends and receives commands or messages to and from your system. It consists of: • The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2-way communication. •...
Using your System Commands and Confirmations Commands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system features and are performed by pressing one of the Command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used security and remote start fea- tures while Advanced commands control more specialized features and request reports.
in the following command descriptions that address these faults or go to Feature not Available under the “Remote and System Operations” on page 34 for details. ** Remote Start feature not available when the Remote Start status is incorrect upon receiving the command. (Example: Runtime Reset command received when remote start is off).
Disarm Press and release The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash twice. The remote control Disarm LED and beeps play to confirm. If Valet Mode* is ON, the doors unlock and the Disarm LED and fault tones play. An Alarm Report** will replace the disarm output if the alarm was triggered;...
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button one time first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Silent Arm Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The Arm LED turns on to confirm. Valet Mode* or Trigger Zone Fault Report** messages may be received.
Runtime Reset Press and release If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The confirma- tion LEDs show the runtime and the Remote Start ON tones play to confirm runtime reset.
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) Press and release the button two times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Sensor Bypass Press and release Performing the Sensor Bypass command will incrementally bypass sen- sor operations and be confirmed as follows: •...
Timer Start* Press and release Activates (or if ON, deactivates) Timer Start. The parking lights flash quickly four times for ON and slowly four times for OFF. The Remote Start LED and beeps play (one for on, two for off) to confirm. Note System needs to be armed or Timer Start will not start the engine.
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button three times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Sensor Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash three times. The Arm LED, one beep and three fault tones play to confirm.
AUX 3 Press and release AUX Activates (or if ON, deactivates) the AUX 3 output. The AUX LED and ON tones or OFF tones play to confirm. Runtime Remaining Press and hold the button Requests the remaining Remote start runtime and temporarily displays it in four increments using the confirmation LED’s.
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button four times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Full Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash four times. The Arm LED, one beep and four fault tones play to confirm.
AUX 4 Press and release AUX Activates (or if ON, deactivates) the AUX 4 output. The AUX LED and ON tones or OFF tones play to confirm. Remote Control Configuration The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls have op- erations that can be configured to a user’s personal preferences.
2-way Responder LE Remote Control The confirmation LED’s next to the button indicate the feature settings. Feature Button LED ON LED OFF LED Flash LED Double Press Flash Keypad Lock Auto OFF* Remote Beeps Beeps ON* Beeps OFF Triggers Only Car 2 Car 2 ON Car 2 OFF*...
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Keypad Lock Options: OFF, Auto When OFF, the buttons do not lock and always perform a command when pressed. When set to Auto, the remote buttons lock after a 20 second lapse between buttons presses to prevent unintentional opera- tions. If a button is pressed when locked the a fault tone plays as an alert.
Car 2 Options: OFF, ON The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls can control two systems independently. When set to OFF, the Car Select feature is not available. When set to ON the Car Select feature is enabled. See ““Car Select” on page 37” for details on using a remote with two systems.
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Prepare the vehicle system for pairing: Open at least one of the vehicle’s doors. Turn the key to the ON position. Within five seconds press and release the Control Center button one time. Within five seconds, press and hold the Control Center button. The status LED will flash one time and the siren will chirp once to confirm the system is ready for remote pairing.
Alarm Features Normal Arm Protection Status LED: The Control Center Status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active. Failsafe Starter Disable: The Failsafe Starter Disable relay prevents the engine from starting. May require additional parts and installation. Note Sensor Triggers: The shock sensor can distinguish minor impacts from major impacts to the vehicle exterior.
Full Silent Arm Protection Sensor Warn Away, Sensor Full Trigger and Point of Entry activations will only send messages to the remote, with parking light flash and siren outputs defeated. Sensor Warn Away When the system sensors detect a Warn Away trigger the siren chirps and parking lights flash for three seconds.
Trigger Zone Fault Report When armed by remote command the system runs a status check of the alarm trigger zones. Faulty zones (usually caused by dome light delay or open trunk) are bypassed and reported via the control center LED and remote, while all other trigger zones remain active and are monitored to protect the vehicle.
NPC (Nuisance Prevention Circuitry) NPC monitors all alarm zones and, if any are triggered excessively, bypasses them until corrected. If a point of entry (trunk, hood, door) is left open following a forced entry, it is bypassed. It becomes active again only after being closed.
Remote Start Features Key Takeover When you are ready to drive The system keeps the engine running until the vehicle is ready to be driven. To perform Key Takeover: Disarm the system and enter the vehicle, do not step on the foot brake.
Advanced Start The Advanced start features; Timer Start and Smart Start will automati- cally start the engine to maintain battery charge or combat extreme cold when parked for an extended period of time. Precautions for the Advanced Start features: Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area away from windows •...
the Temperature is above 100°F, below 0°F, or the battery level is below 10.5V, the engine will start and the Remote Start ON message will be sent to the remote controls. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, the Remote Start OFF message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts.
The system keeps the engine running during short trips into the house or convenience store. To perform Pit Stop: With the engine running, set the parking brake and release the foot brake. Press the button, the parking lights will turn on and the Re- mote start LED and ON tones play on the remote control.
The parking lights flash several times to confirm MTS mode en- able and the remote start activates the ignition outputs. The Re- mote Start LED and ON tones play to confirm. Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running.
Note Turbo Timer must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer. Note For Turbo Timer Mode on manual transmission vehicles fol- low the directions in the MTS Mode (Manual Transmission Start) section with the door open and in step 3 send the Timer Mode command from the remote control.
Remote and System Operations Passive Arming* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the Passive arming countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 sec- onds the siren then chirps once. At 30 seconds the system arms itself. Anytime before the system arms you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive arming resumes.
Manual Valet Mode The Valet commands in the remote command table turn on/off the Alarm Valet/System Valet, Start Valet, or Combo Valet Modes (both Alarm & Start Valet). Use the following routine to manually turn on/off the Valet Modes, turning both on manually achieves Combo Valet: Turn the ignition ON and then OFF.
Automatic Remote Updates The system sends a silent message to all remote controls after any major action has occurred. When the remote receives this message it updates the Arm status. Out of Range Each time a command is performed the Responder LE will expect a command confirmation from the system.
Feature not Available The Feature Not Available output ( LED on and long fault tone) is a generic one which varies in cause and solution depending upon the command used: Command Cause Reason/Solution Runtime Reset Remote Start is OFF Only available when Remote Start is ON Sensor Bypass System is not armed Only available when system is armed...
System Expansion Options Note : These features must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer. Controlling Two Vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LE and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver.
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Driver Door Priority Unlocking The door unlocking operation can be configured to emulate an OEM style of driver priority unlocking for added security during disarming. AUX (Auxiliary) Channels The AUX channel outputs of this system can activate many of the con- venience features found in today’s vehicles.
Battery Information The Responder LED remote control is powered by an internal recharge- able battery that can be serviced only through an authorized Directed dealer. The information and precautions in this section can help maxi- mize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder LED remote control with many years of trouble free operation.
Battery Information (1-way) The 1-way remote controls are powered by one 3V coin cell lithium battery (RPN* CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced. Battery Replacement the hardware on unit rear and remove from housing (if 1- Unscrew present).
Glossary of Terms Document Terminology 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 func- tions. Responder LE (2-way A hand-held, remote control which operates the various func- Remote Control) tions of your system and receives messages and pages from...
Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: Remote Start Patents: 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448; 6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783 Vehicle Security Patents: 5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576; 5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933;...
Government Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Control Center To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its an- tenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210.
Warning! Safety First Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal. Installation Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any questions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600.
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in property damage, personal injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear.
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Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics. (“Directed”) promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace (at Directed’s election) with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereaf- ter the “unit”), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was purchased from an authorized Directed dealer, the unit was professionally...
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ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER’S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
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Do you have a question about the 7857V and is the answer not in the manual?
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How do i access the alarm
To access the alarm on a Viper 7857V, follow these steps:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position so that the gauge cluster lights up.
2. Press and release the button on the antenna (located on the windshield), then press and hold it.
3. Release the button once the LED starts blinking, and the siren will trip, indicating the car is in Programming Access (PA) mode.
4. Press and hold the "F" button on the remote for a few seconds to enter remote setup.
5. Press and release the remote start button to enter pairing mode.
6. Press and release the lock button when ready to pair.
7. To exit, press and hold the "F" button.
8. Finally, press and release a button on the remote to confirm that it is working.
These steps will allow you to access and configure the alarm system.
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