2010 DODGE VIPER radio

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but
without allowing the vehicles touch one another.
3. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in NEU-
TRAL, and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
5. Remove the plastic cover from the remote jump-start
positive post(+)in the engine compartment. Refer to the
following illustration for remote jump-starting connec-
tions. 6.
If you are jump-starting your vehicle, connect one
end of a jumper cable to the positive (+)terminal on the
booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable
to the remote jump-start positive post (+).
7. If you are jump-starting another vehicle, connect one
end of a jumper cable to the remote jump-start positive
Remote Jump-Start Connections6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 203

storage time without losing radio and engine controller
memory. Using this feature is an alternative to discon-
necting the battery.
NOTE:This vehicle is designed to sit in storage with a
fully charged battery for up to 30 days. If you plan to
store the vehicle longer than 30 days, we recommend
doing one of the following:
•Disconnect the battery.
•Use the battery charger.
•Put the vehicle into Battery Save mode (3-month
charge).
To Activate the Battery Save Feature
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from OFF/LOCK to ACC
four times. Leave the switch in the OFF/LOCK position
after the fourth cycle. 3. Push the driver’s power door lock switch in the up
direction. A single chime will sound and the horn will
chirp to indicate that the process has begun.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the
vehicle. The Battery Save Feature will be enabled 45 sec-
onds after all doors are closed.
NOTE:
•Turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
at any time will cancel activation of the Battery Save
Feature.
•The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and the exterior
passenger door handle will not work when the Battery
Save feature is enabled. Enter the vehicle by using the
key to unlock the door manually and by using the
exterior driver door handle to open the door.
220 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes....................... 157
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 110,158
Accessory Delay, Power ..................13,28
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 229
Adding Fuel ........................... 185
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 224
Adjustable Pedals ........................ 97
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 216
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 221
Air Conditioning .................. 134,137,221
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 134
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 139
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............221,222
Air Conditioning System .............134,137,221
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 1 13,172
Airbag ................................ 42
Airbag Deployment ..................... 47,53
Airbag Light ................... 48,49,56,65,112
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 55 Airbag On/Off Switch
..................... 58
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 13
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna .............................. 133
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 132
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............228,260
Capacities ........................... 260
Disposal ............................ 231
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 158
Anti-Lock Warning Light ................ 110,161
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 13
Appearance Care ........................ 237
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 29
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 26
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 100
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 100
Battery ............................ 1 18,217
Emergency Starting ..................... 202
296 INDEX

Door Locks........................... 26
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 100
Steering ............................. 154
Windows ............................. 27
Windows, Express Down ................. 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 42
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 41
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 174
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 230
Radio Antenna ......................... 133
Radio Operation ........................ 134
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 129
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 119
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 237 Rear Liftgate
............................ 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 104
Rear Window Features .................... 104
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 82
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 187
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 181
Refrigerant ............................ 222
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 90
Reminder, Seat Belt .................... 39,115
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 18
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 31
Replacement Parts ....................... 212
Replacement Tires ....................... 176
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 290
Restraints, Child ......................... 56
Restraints, Infant ......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 32
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 205
306 INDEX

Rotation, Tires.......................... 178
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 65
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 67
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 290
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 30,64
Safety Information, Tire ................... 161
Safety Tips ............................. 64
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 132
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 129
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 264
Scheduled Maintenance ................... 213
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 39,115
Seat Belts .......................... 32,34,65
And Pregnant Women ................... 42
Child Restraint ................... 56,57,58,62
Extender ............................. 42
Inspection ............................ 65
Maintenance ......................... 241 Operating Instructions
................... 35
Pretensioners .......................... 41
Reminder ............................ 115
Untwisting Procedure .................... 38
Seats ................................. 85
Adjustment ........................... 85
Reclining ............................. 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 13
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........228,261
Selection of Oil ......................... 215
Service Assistance ....................... 287
Service Contract ......................... 289
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 110
Service Manuals ........................ 291
Setting the Clock ........................ 118
Shift Indicator Light ................... 1 16,150
Shift Speeds ......................... 147,149
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 149
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