Harley Davidson VRSC 2013-2023 Security System User Guide

The Harley-Davidson Smart Security System (H-DSSS) is a strong and modern security system that comes with all Harley-Davidson VRSC (V-Rod) bikes made between 2013 and 2023. This protection system is a big step forward in keeping these famous two-wheelers safe. The H-DSSS was made to give owners peace of mind by using cutting-edge technology to keep their valuable things safe from theft and illegal access. This system usually has a hands-free fob that talks to the motorbike wirelessly. When the fob is out of range, potential thieves can’t use the motorcycle. Aside from its main purpose, the H-DSSS has features like an audible alarm system, engine immobilization, and adjustable sensitivity levels that let each person customize their own security experience. Owners can also set a Personal Identification Number (PIN) as a backup in case they lose the key fob or its battery dies. With an indicator that shows its state on the instrument cluster, the H-DSSS gives Harley-Davidson VRSC riders both convenience and peace of mind, making sure that their bikes are safe and ready to hit the open road. In addition, Harley-Davidson factory security system manual is provided for their motorcycles. You can typically find this manual in the owner’s documentation that comes with your Harley-Davidson motorcycle or by contacting a Harley-Davidson dealership for a copy.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM

Components

The Harley-Davidson Smart Security System (H-DSSS) consists of a Hands-Free Security Module (HFSM) and a hands-free antenna mounted on the motorcycle, and a hands-free fob carried by the rider/passenger.
After parking the motorcycle, turn the ignition key to OFF or ACC and the Smart Security System will automatically arm within five seconds. While armed, the starter and ignition are disabled and the rider may leave the motorcycle knowing that the module will activate an alarm if someone tampers with the ignition or attempts to move the motorcycle.
If the fob is present, the module will automatically disarm when the ignition key is turned to IGNITION or ACC.

NOTES

• If disconnecting power from the motorcycle battery, see HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Disconnecting Power to prevent the optional security system siren from sounding.
  Do not relocate the module or the antenna on the motorcycle.

Options

Several options are available for the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System from the Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories and Motor Parts catalog. Options include:

• Smart Siren II.
  Security Pager Receiver II.
  Replacement Fobs.

See a Harley-Davidson dealer for details.

FCC REGULATIONS

FCC ID: L2C0027TR IC ID: 3432A-0027TR FCC ID: L2C0028TR IC ID: 3432A-0028TR

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE
Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

SECURITY SYSTEM FOB

Fob Assignment

See Figure 17. Key fobs are electronically assigned to the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System by a Harley-Davidson dealer so that the motorcycle can recognize a fob’s unique signal. Only two fobs can be assigned at any one time.
Replacement fobs can be purchased from a dealership but can only be assigned to the motorcycle by a trained Harley-Davidson technician.

NOTES

• The reusable label found on the fob packaging lists the serial number of the fob. For reference, affix the label to a blank “NOTES” page in this Owner’s Manual.
  The serial number of the fob is also found on the inside of the fob. See HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Fob Battery.
  The module will arm only if the fob has been assigned by a Harley-Davidson dealer and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) has been entered in the system. The PIN should be recorded on the Personal Information page in the front of this Owner’s Manual and on the removable wallet card.
• Should the rider misplace the fob or if the fob fails, the rider can refer to the wallet card and use the PIN to manually disarm the system. Refer to HARLEY-DAV-IDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Arming and Dis-arming and HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Troubleshooting.
  The PIN can easily be changed by the rider at any time. Refer to HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Riding with a Fob

• Always carry the fob when riding, loading, fueling, moving, parking or servicing the motorcycle. Carry the fob in a convenient pocket.
  Do not leave the fob attached to the handlebars or store the fob in a luggage compartment. Unintentionally leaving the fob with the motorcycle when it is parked prevents the system from activating the alarm.
  Do not ride with the fob stored in a metal case or with the fob closer than 76 mm (3.0 in) to a cell phone, PDA, dis-play or other electronic device. Any electromagnetic interference may prevent the fob from disarming the system.
• For added security, always lock the fork and remove the key when parked. If the fob is within range and the motorcycle is unlocked, tampering with the motorcycle will not activate the alarm.

Figure 17. Fob: Smart Security System

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN)

The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a number that can be used to disarm the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System in case an assigned fob is misplaced, fails or if the fob cannot communicate with the motorcycle because of electromagnetic interference.

A PIN is a five-digit number (1-9, no zeros).

Changing the PIN

To maintain security, the rider can change the PIN at any time. Refer to Table 19.

Table 19. Changing the PIN

STEP NO.	ACTION	WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION	NOTES
1	Select a 5-digit (1 thru 9) PIN and record on the wallet card from Owner’s Manual.
2	With an assigned fob present, turn the ignition switch IGNITION-OFF-IGNITION-OFF-IGNITION.
3	Press left turn signal switch 3 times.
4	Press right turn signal switch 1 time and release.	Turn signals will flash 3 times. The current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.	See Figure 18.
5	Enter first digit (a) of new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch a times.

Table 19. Changing the PIN

STEP NO.	ACTION	WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION	NOTES
6	Press right turn signal switch 1 time and release.	The new digit (a) will replace the current in the odometer window.
7	Enter the second digit (b) of new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch b times.
8	Press right turn signal switch 1 time and release.	The new digit (b) will replace the current in the odometer window.
9	Enter third digit (c) of new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch c times.
10	Press right turn switch 1 time and release.	The new digit (c) will replace the current in the odometer window.
11	Enter fourth digit (d) of new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch d times.
12	Press right turn switch 1 time and release.	The new digit (d) will replace the current in the odometer window.
13	Enter fifth digit (e) of new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch e times.

Table 19. Changing the PIN

STEP NO.	ACTION	WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION	NOTES
14	Press right turn switch 1 time and release.	The new digit (e) will replace the current in the odometer window.
15	Before the module rearms, turn the ignition switch to OFF.	The odometer will return to mileage.	Turning the ignition switch to OFF stores the new PIN in the module.

1. Current PIN (example) on PIN Change
2. PIN Disarm

Figure 18. Odometer Windows – PIN

SECURITY STATUS INDICATOR

See Figure 8. The security system lamp in the speedometer face indicates the status of the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System.

• Armed: A lamp that blinks approximately every 3 seconds indicates that the system is armed.
  Disarmed: After the system disarms and the ignition is on, the lamp will remain illuminated for approximately four seconds and then turn off.
  Service: A lamp that remains illuminated longer than four seconds while the system is disarmed indicates that the module needs servicing.

ARMING AND DISARMING

Arming

When the motorcycle is parked and the ignition key is turned to OFF, the security system arms automatically within five seconds if no motion is detected. Even when the fob is present, the system will arm.
On arming, the turn signals will flash twice and the optional siren will chirp twice. While armed, the key icon in the speedometer face will flash every three seconds.

International Models: The HFSM must be in the Chirp Mode for the siren to chirp on arming or on disarming. See HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Siren Chirp Mode (Confirmation).

Disarming

Once disarmed, the rider may ride or move the motorcycle for parking, storage or service without setting off the alarm.
Fob: An armed security system is automatically disarmed when the ignition key is turned to IGNITION with the fob present.
When the module disarms, the optional siren will chirp once and the key icon will illuminate for a solid four seconds and then turn off.
NOTE
Any motion, like lifting the motorcycle up off of its jiffy stand, or turning the ignition key to IGNITION and the module will electronically search for the presence of the fob. If the fob is present, the system disarms.

International Models: The HFSM must be in the Chirp Mode for the siren to chirp on arming or on disarming. See HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Siren Chirp Mode (Confirmation).

Disarming

Once disarmed, the rider may ride or move the motorcycle for parking, storage or service without setting off the alarm.

Fob: An armed security system is automatically disarmed when the ignition key is turned to IGNITION with the fob present.
When the module disarms, the optional siren will chirp once and the key icon will illuminate for a solid four seconds and then turn off.

NOTE
Any motion, like lifting the motorcycle up off of its jiffy stand, or turning the ignition key to IGNITION and the module will electronically search for the presence of the fob. If the fob is present, the system disarms.

At any time during a PIN disarm, if the fob is brought within range of the motorcycle, the security system will disarm when the module receives the coded signal from the fob.
If a mistake is made while entering PIN, wait two minutes before another disarming attempt.
The security system will remain disarmed until the ignition key is turned to OFF.

Table 20. Entering a PIN to Disarm Harley-Davidson Smart Security System

STEP NO.	ACTION	WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION	NOTES
1	If necessary, verify the current 5-digit PIN.		Should be recorded on wallet card.
2	Turn ignition switch to IGNITION.
3	Quickly (within 2 seconds of turning ignition switch) hold both turn signal switches in until confirmation.	Key icon flashes at fast rate. In the odometer window, a flashing dash will be followed by four more dashes.	See Figure 18. Five dashes will appear in the odometer window.
4	Enter first digit (a) in the PIN by pressing left turn switch a times.	The first digit (a) in the odometer will be the first digit in the PIN.
5	Press right turn switch 1 time.	The first digit is stored and the dash will flash.	Serves as enter key.
6	Enter second digit (b) in the PIN by pressing left turn switch b times.	The second digit (b) in the odometer will be the second digit in the PIN.
7	Press right turn switch 1 time.	The second digit is stored and the next dash will flash.	Serves as enter key.
8	Enter third digit (c) in the PIN by pressing left turn switch c times.	The third digit (c) in the odometer will be the third digit in the PIN.
9	Press right turn switch 1 time.	The third digit is stored and the next dash will flash.	Serves as enter key.

Table 20. Entering a PIN to Disarm Harley-Davidson Smart Security System

STEP NO.	ACTION	WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION	NOTES
10	Enter fourth digit (d) in the PIN by pressing left turn switch d times.	The fourth digit (d) in the odometer will be the fourth digit in the PIN.
11	Press right turn switch 1 time.	The fourth digit is stored and the next dash will flash.	Serves as enter key.
12	Enter fifth digit (e) in the PIN by pressing left turn switch e times.	The fifth digit (e) in the odometer will be the fifth digit in the PIN.
13	Press right turn switch 1 time.	The fifth digit is stored. The key icon stops blinking.	Smart Security System is disarmed.

ALARM

Warnings
Once armed, if the motorcycle is moved or lifted up off of its jiffy stand or if the ignition switch is turned to IGNITION and the fob is not present, the alarm will warn the operator with three alternate flashes of the turn signals and a chirp of the optional siren.

Within four seconds, if the motorcycle is back on its jiffy stand and no further motion is detected and/or the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the module will remain armed without activating the alarm.
If the motorcycle motion continues or the ignition switch is not turned back to OFF, the module will issue a second warning four seconds after the first.

NOTE
During warnings and alarms, the starter motor and the ignition circuits are disabled.

The Alarm

If the Smart Security System is still detecting motion and/or if the ignition switch has not been turned back to OFF after a second warning, the system will activate the alarm.
When activated, the Smart Security System will:

• Alternately flash the four turn signals.
  Sound the optional siren.

Duration: The alarm will stop within 30 seconds and if no motion is detected, the alarm will not restart.
However, if motorcycle motion continues the system will repeat the 30 second alarm and recheck for motion. The alarm will repeat this 30 second alarm cycle for five minutes (10 cycles) or until the alarm is deactivated.

NOTE
The alarm will also activate the LED, vibration or audible modes of a Harley-Davidson Security Pager. A pager can operate either in silent or in combination with an optional Smart Siren. The range of a pager can be up to 0.8 km (0.5 mi). See a Harley-Davidson dealer for details.

Deactivate the Alarm

Key Fob: Bring the fob to the motorcycle. After the module identifies that the fob is present, the system will terminate the alarm.
SIREN CHIRP MODE (CONFIRMATION)

Chirp Mode

In chirp mode, the siren sounds two chirps when arming, and a single chirp when disarming.

Chirpless Mode

In chirpless mode, the siren does not chirp on arming or disarming.
The siren will still provide warning chirps and sound the alarm if the motorcycle is moved or the ignition switch is turned on without the fob present.

Switching Modes

Perform the following to switch between chirp and chirpless modes.

1. With the fob present, turn the ignition switch ON.
   When the security lamp turns off, turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.  When the security lamp turns off (but before the turn signals flash twice), immediately turn the ignition switch ON.
3. When the security lamp turns off, immediately turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. When the security lamp turns off (but before the turn signals flash twice), immediately turn the ignition switch ON.
5. When the security lamp turns off, immediately turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. When the security lamp turns off (but before the turn signals flash twice), immediately turn the ignition switch ON.

TRANSPORT MODE

It is possible to arm the security system without enabling the motion detector for one ignition cycle. This allows the vehicle to be picked up and moved in an armed state, however, any attempt to start the engine when the key fob is not within range will trigger the alarm.

To Enter Transport Mode

1.  Turn the ignition switch to IGN.
2. Set the engine stop switch to OFF.
3. With an assigned fob within range, turn the ignition switch from IGN to ACC.
4. Simultaneously press both the left and the right turn signal switches. This must be done within five seconds of turning the ignition switch to ACC.
5. After the turn signals flash once, turn the ignition switch to OFF and the module is armed.
6. Confirmation: Turn signal blinks three times when armed for one ignition cycle.

To Exit Transport Mode

Return the system to normal operation:
With the fob present, turn the ignition switch to IGN to disarm the system. To cancel the transport mode, set the engine stop switch to RUN.

STORAGE AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

Long-Term Parking

To maintain arming, store the fob beyond the range of the antenna – more than 6 m (20 ft) away. If the motorcycle is to be moved while parked, have the fob present.
If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months, such as during the winter season, refer to MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION, Motorcycle Storage.

Service Departments

When the motorcycle is to be left at a Harley-Davidson dealer, there are two options:

1. Leave an assigned fob with the dealer.
2. To maintain possession of the fob, ask the dealer to dis-able the system for service (service mode) before leaving the dealership.

FOB BATTERY

Replacing the Battery

Replace the fob battery every year.

1. See Figure 19. Slowly turn a thin blade in the thumbnail slot (1) on the side of the fob to separate the two halves.
2. Remove the battery (2) and discard.
   NOTE
   Dispose of the old battery in accordance with local regulations.
3. Install a new battery (Panasonic 2032 or equivalent) with the positive (+) side down.
4. Align the two halves of the fob and snap together.

1. Thumbnail slot
2. Battery
3. Fob serial number

DISCONNECTING POWER

Siren Equipped Models
When disconnecting the battery or removing the main fuse, perform the following steps to prevent the optional siren from sounding.

1.  Verify that the fob is present.
2. Turn the ignition switch to IGNITION.
3. Pull the main fuse from its holder or disconnect the battery.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Security System Indicator
If the system indicator lamp stays illuminated while riding, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.

Fob

If the Smart Security System continues to actuate warnings and alarms with the fob present, one of the following can be the cause:

1. Electromagnetic interference: Other electronic devices, power lines, or other electromagnetic sources can cause the Smart Security System to operate inconsistently.
   • Verify that the fob is not in a metal enclosure or within 76 mm (3.0 in) of any other electronic devices.
   • Place the fob on the seat and turn the ignition to IGN. After the system disarms, return the fob to a convenient location.
   • Move the motorcycle at least 5 m (15 ft) from the spot of interference.
   • Use the PIN to disarm the system.
     NOTE
     Leaving a fob next to a computer monitor can run down the battery.
2. Discharged fob battery: Use the PIN to disarm the system. Replace the battery. Refer to HARLEY-DAV-IDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, Fob Battery.
3. A damaged fob: Use the PIN to disarm the motorcycle. Replacement fobs are available for purchase from a Harley-Davidson dealer.

Siren

• If the siren does not chirp two or three times on a valid arming command from the security module, the siren is either in the Chirpless Mode, not connected, not working, or the siren wiring was opened or shorted while the siren was disarmed.
  If the siren is armed and the internal siren battery is dead, shorted, disconnected, or has been charging for a period longer than 24 hours, the siren will respond with three chirps on arming instead of two.
• The internal siren battery may not charge if the vehicle’s battery is less than 12.5 volts.
  If the siren enters the self-driven mode where it is powered from the siren’s internal 9 volt battery, the turn signal lamps may or may not alternately flash. If the security module activates the siren, the turn signal lamps will alternately flash. If the siren has been armed and a security event occurs, and the siren is in self-driven mode, the siren will alarm for 20-30 seconds and then turn off for 5-10 seconds. This alarm cycle will be repeated ten times if the siren is in the self-driven mode.

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