Remote Start Features

Remote Start Overview: The Viper Model 5706V can start your car and run it by remote control from a distance of up to 1 mile for a preset amount of time. The remote start can be used on vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions. The status of the vehicle can be monitored by the LCD icons on the 2-way Responder LC3 remote.

Run Time: The remote start will run the engine for a preset amount of time. The default run timer is 12 minutes, but you can change that to 24 or 60 minutes. The unit will send a page to alert you when the run time is about to expire. If you need more time, a Run Time Reset will start the run time counter again to give you additional time.

Automatic Shut-down/Starter Lockout: After the vehicle is remote started, the remote starter will shut down when the brake pedal is pressed, the hood is opened, if the alarm is triggered when armed, or when the remote start command is sent again from a remote control. In addition, if the hood is opened or if the brake pedal is pressed, you cannot start the vehicle using the remote starter.

Diesel "Wait To Start" Timer: If you have a diesel vehicle, you can set the starter to delay by a few seconds before engaging. The unit will wait for a "ready" indication from the vehicle, or the delay can be set to a timed duration of 15, 30, or 45 seconds. Gasoline engines will start approximately 4 seconds after the system acknowledges the start command by flashing the parking lights.

Turbo Mode: The Turbo Mode keeps the engine running after arriving at your destination for a programmable period of time (1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes). This allows the turbo to sufficiently cool down after you have left the vehicle. It can be activated by remote control or an optional dash-mounted activation button.

Cabin Temperature: Using the Responder LC3 system, you can check the temperature inside the vehicle. The LCD will indicate the internal temperature of the vehicle while remote start is engaged. This allows you to monitor how long to pre-heat or pre-cool your vehicle.

Timer Start/Smart Start: When parked in extremely cold temperatures, or for a long period of time, the Timer Start feature will start the vehicle at a specific interval (default is every 3 hours) to maintain battery charge. This will repeat for a specified number of starts (default is 6), and run for a preset amount of time (12, 9, 6, or 3 minutes). The Smart Start feature uses the settings for Timer Start in addition to temperature and battery level to automatically start the engine. It the temperature is above 100°F, below 0°F, or if the battery level is below 10.5V, the engine will start.

 Note: When Smart Start is monitoring the cabin temperature, the climate controls should be properly set to cool or heat the cabin prior to leaving the vehicle.

Rear Defogger: When the rear defogger circuit is connected to the alarm output, the rear defogger will automatically come on when the vehicle is remote started. You can also manually activate the rear defogger after the remote start is on. If the interior cabin temperature is above 55° F, the defogger will not activate.

Pit Stop Mode: This feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This is useful for those occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for short periods of time while leaving the motor running and the climate controls on.

Anti-grind Circuitry: Whenever the vehicle is started using the remote, advanced anti-grind circuitry prevents the starter from being engaged using the key. (In other words, it won't let you try to start the car with the key if the remote starter has already been engaged.) This prevents damage to the starter motor. The optional Failsafe Starter Kill relay must be installed in order for the anti-grind circuitry to work.

Engine Checking: The 5706V has several options for checking the engine while it is running: Virtual Tach (default), Tachometer, or Voltage. No tachometer wire connection is required when set to Virtual Tach. When the tachometer wire is connected, the system goes through a Tach Learning process. If the vehicle is over-revving, or the battery voltage is getting low, the system will shut off the engine.

Shutdown Switch: You can temporarily disable the remote start unit to prevent the vehicle from being remote started accidentally by switching the supplied neutral safety toggle switch to the Off position.