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1.  Download the free SmartStart application to your smartphone from the iTunes App Store, BlackBerry 

App World or Android Market site depending on which brand you own. Links to download BlackBerry 

and Android apps are also available at www.viper.com/SmartStart  

2.  Have the SmartStart system installed by your authorized Directed dealer. Once installed and activated 

by the installer, you will receive an e-mail prompting you to activate your account. Your installer can 

also provide you with information about your system.

3.  After you activate your account, enter your username and password on the More/Settings/SmartStart 

Login page of the handset app to activate your SmartStart app.    

4.  Once you have completed the log-in process on your smartphone, you can begin using your app to 

control your vehicle(s). From the Car screen, select the vehicle you wish to send commands to.

Note 1:   Accessing SmartStart GPS features in the app requires installation of VSM250 SmartStart GPS module.

Note 2:   Accessing Home Control features in the app requires compatible home security panel. See www.alarm.com for more 

details on compatible hardware.

Note 3:   Smartphone coverage for GPS and other features may differ by platform. Please visit www.viper.com/SmartStart for the 

most current information on app/smartphone coverage.

System 

Commands

Menu Bar

QRGVSM250 2012-01

Start Here

Before you can start using your system, the following steps must be performed:

Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art Viper SmartStart system. Reading this user’s guide 

prior to using your system will get you off to a quick and smooth start. 

Basic Commands at a Glance

System 

Commands

Description

Select this icon to lock the vehicle. When a confirmation mes-

sage is received, select it to clear.

  
Select this icon to unlock the vehicle. When a confirmation mes-

sage is received, select it to clear. 

Select this icon to remote start* your vehicle. When a confirma-

tion message is received, select it to clear. The vehicle remote 

starts and stays running for the programmed run time*. Select 

this icon again to turn off the engine during the run time.
Select this icon to open trunk. A dialog box will open, asking 

you to confirm you want to open the trunk. Select "Yes" to con-

firm, or "No" to cancel the request. If you selected "Yes", select 

again to clear the confirmation message when it pops up.
Select this icon to activate panic mode for 30 seconds. Select 

again during this time to turn off. This feature is used to attract 

attention if in a threatened position.

Quick Reference 

User's Guide

VSM200/250, 3000/5000-series 

*    See your Remote Start system user's guide or installer for important information about starting a manual transmission vehicle and 

how long the engine will run when remote started. 

 

Your vehicle responds exactly the same, with audible and visual confirmations, for both Smartstart and remote control commands.

 

 

For more information on app features, use the in-app Help function.

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