Viper 5906V - A guide
Modified on: Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Attempts to install this product by a person other than a trained professional may result in severe damage to a vehicle’s electrical system and components.
The control centre:
When installed, the control centre will typically be located on the upper part of the front windshield, which consists of:
- The In-vehicle system antenna, used for system and remote-control communication.
- The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
- The Control (or Valet) button, for placing the system into Valet Mode and performing various user functions.
LCD screen:
Advanced Commands:
Perform Basic commands by pressing one of the command buttons (guide below) while the remote-control display is blank, or the Status screen is On. Perform Advanced commands by pressing one of the commands buttons while a Function Level screen is displayed. Toggle each of the basic command and advanced command screens by scrolling through the menu pages.
Basic Commands:
- Pressing the lock button on the remote arms the system on the vehicle.
- Pressing the unlock button disarms the system on the vehicle.
- Holding the AUX button will activate an alternative feature, such as opening the trunk.
- Pressing the arrow button activates the remote starter.
Normal arming protection:
Status LED: The control centre status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle's engine is active.
Starter kill: If installed, the failsafe starter kill relay stops the engine from starting.
Sensor triggers: The shock sensors can distinguish minor and major impacts and sound an alarm based on what was detected.
Point of entry sensors: Opening the hood or trunk causes a full-trigger output, whilst opening a door or turning on the ignition will cause a chirping alerts for 3 seconds before a full-trigger output, allowing you to disarm the system incase of an accidental trigger.
Sensor silent arming protection:
Sensor Warn-away and Sensor Full Trigger activations are defeated. Point of entry triggers will activate the Full Trigger output.
Full silent arming protection:
Sensor Warn-away, Sensor Full Trigger and Point of Entry activations are defeated. Only the Ignition input will activate the Full Trigger output.
Sensor warn-away output:
When the system sensors detect a Warn-away trigger the siren chirps and parking lights flash for 3 seconds.
Full trigger output:
An alarm Full Trigger will sound the siren and flash the parking lights for 30 seconds.
Emergency override:
This feature allows you to disarm the security system without the remote control, should it be lost, damaged, or disabled. To disarm the system without a remote, you must have the vehicle’s factory key and know where the control button is located (Control centre).
- Turn the ignition to the ON position.
- Press and release the control button the preset amount of times within 15 seconds.
- After 5 seconds the system should disarm. If the system does not disarm, you may have waited too long. If this is the case, turn off the ignition and try again.
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, while all other trigger zones remain active and are monitored to protect the vehicle. Should a faulty zone self correct (dome light turns off) it becomes active and is then monitored normally. The siren chirps once again a few seconds following the arming chirps as an audible alert, the control center LED flashes in groups to indicate the zone number.
Alarm report:
If the alarm is triggered while armed, it will be reported when it is disarmed. The siren chirps that are given off when the system is disarmed can help you identify the kind trigger that occurred.
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. Bypassed sensors automatically reset after one hour and after the vehicle is driven. Disarming then re-arming the alarm does not reset bypassed sensors.
Remote start - key takeover:
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.
- Insert the key, turn it to the run position, and then step on the foot brake, the remote start then turns off.
- The parking lights turn off to indicate remote start is off.
- The vehicle is ready to drive.
Remote start - safe-lock:
Remote start safe lock makes sure the doors are locked while the engine is running and after, even if they are unlocked when remote start is activated. Door locks may require additional parts and labor.
Remote start - disabling:
Remote start can be disabled by moving the Toggle Switch to the Off position. If remote start is attempted while Off, the engine will not start. (See Remote Start Fault under Remote Start Features) move the switch back to the On position to resume normal operation.
Remote start - Advanced start:
The Advanced start features; Timer Start and Smart Start will automatically start the engine to maintain battery charge or combat extreme cold when parked for an extended period of time.
Precautions:
- Park in well-ventilated areas
- Arm the lock the vehicle
- Enable MTS mode (See below) for manual transmission vehicles
Timer starts operation:
Activation begins a countdown timer as set by the installer (default 3 hours). When the timer expires the engine starts. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, and the countdown timer restarts.
Smart start operation:
Smart Start uses the settings for Timer Start in addition to temperature and battery level to automatically start the engine. Activation begins the countdown timer. When the timer expires the vehicle interior temperature and battery level is checked and, if the Temperature is above 100°F, below 0°F, or the battery level is below 10.5V, the engine will start. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, and the countdown timer restarts. Smart Start is exited after the final start.
Pit stop mode:
The Pit Stop mode feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for short periods of time but would like to leave the motor running and the climate controls on. To activate this feature:
- Before turning off ignition, ensure the parking brake is set and press and release the arrow button.
- Turn the ignition key to off, it should continue running.
- Exit and secure vehicle.
Manual Transmission Start (MTS) mode:
When installed into a manual transmission vehicle, the system requires that the MTS mode is properly set when parking. If MTS mode is not properly set or is defeated after being properly set the system will not start the engine.
- With the engine running, press the foot brake then set the parking brake and leave the engine running. For Pit Stop or Turbo Timer mode (to leave the engine running after arming), open the driver door.
- Release the foot brake. As long as the engine is running there is no time limit to perform this step.
- Within 20 seconds of foot brake release, press any command button on the remote, after 20 seconds return to Step 2 (For Turbo Timer Mode, press the optional dash mounted activation button or send the Timer Mode command.
- The parking lights flash five times to confirm MTS mode is enabled and the remote start activates the ignition outputs.
- Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running.
- Exit the vehicle, close all the doors and arm the system.
- The engine turns off. If the door is opened in Step 1 then the engine continues to run.
Turbo Timer mode:
The system keeps the engine running for the Turbo Timer runtime and can be activated by remote control or optional dash mounted activation button.
- With the engine running, set the parking brake.
- Press the optional dash mounted activation button or perform the Timer Mode command (for manual transmission vehicles see previous MTS mode section).
- The parking lights turn on and the remote start activates the ignition outputs.
- Turn Off and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running.
- Exit the vehicle, close all the doors and arm the system.
- The engine runs for the Turbo Mode runtime.
Remote start faults:
For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. A Remote Start Fault may be caused by any of several configuration issues. If the remote start fails to activate, refer to the table below for the command type and parking light flashes that will identify the configuration issue and solution.
Passive arming:
The system can be programmed to arm itself automatically, this is called passive arming. If the system is programmed for passive arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the system detects that you have left the vehicle by opening and closing a door.
- The LED will flash twice as fast as it does when it is armed to let you know that it is counting down.
- The system cannot passively arm if any entry point of the vehicle is open.
The system will also activate passive arming if you have disarmed the security but have not opened any of the doors.
Auto re-arming:
Auto re-arm ensures the vehicle stays protected if it is not entered after disarming by remote control. After disarming by remote, the alarm automatically re-arms itself (and locks the doors if programmed on) in 30 seconds.
Onetime bypass:
Turn the ignition On for one to three seconds and then Off. The siren chirps once to confirm one-time bypass is enabled. One-time bypass can be used to temporarily bypass the Passive arming operation for one cycle.
Valet mode:
You can prevent your security system from automatically arming and triggering by using Valet Mode. This is very useful when:
- Washing the vehicle.
- Having it serviced.
In Valet Mode, the security system will not arm, even with the remote transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will continue to work normally.
To enter or exit from Valet mode:
- Turn the ignition on
- Turn the ignition off
- Press and release the control button within 10 seconds of turning ignition off
Feature not available message:
The "FEATURE NOT AVAILABLE" message is a generic one which varies in cause and solution depending upon the command used:
1-way companion remote control:
The companion 1 way remote commands the system features as shown in the previous table, but without the message display of the Responder LC remote. Siren chirps and parking light flashes are used to indicate that a command has been received and activated as described in the Basic and Advanced command sections.
Button auto lock:
Button Auto Lock When On, the remote-control buttons lock if more than 20 seconds lapses between button presses. If a button is pressed when locked, a fault tone is emitted. To unlock the buttons; press the function button followed by the unlock button, the buttons unlock, and tones play to confirm.
Car selects:
Car 2 must first be turned on (See Remote Features menu under the following Programming section to turn on). Press and hold the function button for 3 seconds. The remote flashes the LED and beeps once or twice to indicate the selected Car is 1 or 2, release the button for Car Select or continue to hold for programming.
Release the function button, then press and release while the LED and beeps continue to perform Car Select. Once the car is selected a command can be performed by pressing one of the command buttons.
Programming:
To enter: Press and hold the function button for eight seconds, the remote emits one long beep and turns the LED on, the programming main menu has been accessed (see menu listings below).
To exit: Press and release the function button once, then press and hold the button again. One short and one long beep is emitted for each step back; the LED turns off when programming is exited.
- Sensor Adjust To avoid unintended alarm triggers, it is recommenced that an authorized Directed dealer performs all sensor adjustments.
- Remote Features menu After entering the programming mode: Press and hold the button, two LED flashes and beeps indicate the remote features 1-Way menu is accessed and can be set. Press buttons indicated below, 1 beep and flash turns the feature on, 2 beeps and flashes turn the feature off.
- Autolock feature: Press the lock button to turn on/off.
- Remote Beeps: Press the unlock button to turn on/off.
- Car 2 feature: Press the arrow button to turn on/off
Remote learning:
Press the arrow button, 3 LED flashes and beeps indicates the remote is ready to program to the system. Per the instruction in the Remote Pair section of this guide, following step 4 of Placing the system into the remote pair mode. Press and hold the lock button, the siren emits one long chirp to confirm the remote has been learned.
System options:
- Controlling two vehicles (Explained above)
- Owner recognition - The system can recognise the remote being used and its preferences
- Comfort closure - Automatically close windows and sunroof
- Alarm output duration
- Arming and warn-away chirp control
- Driver door priority unlocking
- Auxiliary channels
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