2010 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

An additional power outlet is located inside the center
console. Open the lid of the console to access this outlet.
NOTE:Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
Center Console Power Outlet
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CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CONSOLE FEATURES
The front console has a removable ashtray, power outlet/
cigarette lighter, and power window switches.
The center console compartment is equipped with a
cigarette lighter/power outlet.
Front Console
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STORAGE
A glove box storage compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.Pull outward on the handle/latch to open this compart-
ment.
Glove Box Storage Compartment
Opening Glove Box Storage Compartment
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 107
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 108
▫ Speedometer ....................... 108
▫ Message Center ..................... 109
▫ Gauges And Indicator Lights ............ 116
 Setting The Digital Clock ................ 118
▫ Clock Setting Procedure ............... 119 
Sales Code RAH — AM And FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD/DVD Changer
Controls ............................. 119
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 119
▫ CD Player Operation .................. 123
▫ CD/DVD Changer Operation ........... 125
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 125
▫ Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) ......... 128
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Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped .......................... 129
▫ System Activation .................... 129
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 130
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode In RBB, RAH, REV And RBK Radios . . 130
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 And RBQ
Radios ............................ 131
▫ Selecting a Channel ................... 131
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ..... 131
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped) ....................... 132 ▫
PTY (Scan) Button .................... 132
▫ PTY (Seek) Button .................... 132
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 132
▫ Reception Quality .................... 133
 Radio Antenna ....................... 133
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 133
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 134
 Climate Controls ...................... 134
▫ Air Conditioning And Heating System ..... 134
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 137
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet7 — Speedometer/Odometer 13 — Climate Control
2 — Sound System Speaker 8 — Oil Pressure Gauge 14 — ENGINE START Button
3 — Main Message Center 9 — Passenger Airbag Off Light 15 — Voltage Gauge
4 — Fuel Gauge 10 — Passenger Airbag 16 — Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
5 — Auxiliary Message Center 11 — Glove Compartment 17 — Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
6 — Tachometer 12 — Sound System Controls 18 — TRIP Button
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
Speedometer
Shows the vehicle’s speed in miles-
per-hour (mph) and kilometers-per-
hour (km/h).
Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
NOTE:U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans-
fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur-
chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading
the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he
cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and
a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the
mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea
for you to make a record of the odometer reading before
the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is
properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if
the odometer must be reset at zero.
The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Press
and release the TRIP button once to switch the display
from odometer to trip odometer. Press and release the
TRIP button a second time to return the display to
odometer. While in trip mode, press and hold the TRIP
button for at least one second to reset the trip odometer
to zero.
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