INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC ..................... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB...................8
MANUAL DOOR LOCK........... 9
THEFT ALARM ................ 9
ENGINE START BUTTON ..........10
SEATBELT .................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS .............11
FRONTSEATS................13
TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........14
ADJUSTABLEPEDALS ...........15
PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
MANUAL TRANSMISS ION 1 TO 4 SKIP
SHIFT ....................18
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......19
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION ..... 20
WIND BUFFETING ..............21
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIO....... 22
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIO....... 24
POWER OUTLET..............27
PERFORMANCE/ACR
OVERVIEW ................ 28
AERODYNAMICS............. 29
TWO PIECE BRAKE ROTORS ........34
PILOTSPORTCUPTIRES......... 36
ADJUSTABLE DAMPERS ..........37
HARDCOREPACKAGE ...........43 TUNINGRECORD ..............44
LIMITED WARRANTY
............45
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......... 46
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWINGASSISTANCE -
U.S. ONLY .................47
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................47
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......50
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR ............51
JUMP-STARTING ..............54
TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......56
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........57
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......58
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............59
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......... 60
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........61
MAINTENANCE CHART B ......... 62
FUSES................... 64
TIREPRESSURES..............65
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ..... 66
EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 66
VEHICLESTORAGE .............67
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 69
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 69
ASSISTANCE F OR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED................. 69
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........ 69
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ............70
TIRE WARRANTY ..............70
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES..........73
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
Do not come to a complete stop when the system is hot and leave your foot on the
pedal. Pad material will immediately transfer to the rotor causing a vibration during
future use.
• After the final stop, drive as much as possible without using the brakes to cool off the system. Ideally, the brakes should be allowed to cool to ambient temperature
before using them again.
• After the first break in cycle, the brakes will still not be operating at optimum capacity. A second or third heat cycle is typically necessary before the brakes start
to work optimally. This will occur during everyday use.
Care and Maintenance
• Your brake calipers have a painted finish. Immedi ately clean off any spilled brake
fluid, wiping it off with a soft, clean terry-cloth towel.
• Do not use any harsh chemicals when cleaning your calipers. Wash your calipers with soap and rinse with water.
• Do not use any harsh chemicals when cleaning your rotor hats (the anodized center part of the rotor assembly). Wash your rotor hats with soap and rinse with water.
• Breaking-in rotors and pads is critical to the optimum performance of your new brakes. When breaking-in new parts, you are not only heat-cycling the pads, you are
also depositing a layer of pad material onto the rotor face. If not broken-in properly, an
uneven layer of pad material will be deposited onto the rotor, causing vibration.
• If you experience brake pedal pulsation, steering vibration, or repeatable brake noise, perform the break-in procedure again as soon as possible. This will re-condition the
rotor surface and remove irregular brake pad deposits. If concerns continue, please
visit y our local dealer fo r further diagnosis.
PILOT SPORT CUP TIRES
• Your Viper ACR comes equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup competition oriented
tires that are DOT approved for street use. The Pilot Sport Cup tire uses a special tread
and compound which provides considerably more dry grip than normal street tires.
• Due to the special tread and compound of your Pilot Sport Cup Tires, the minimum tread depth can be reached earlier dependin g on your driving style, resulting in
reduced tire life. The special Pilot S port Cup tread and compound may lead to
performance degradation in cold climates, heavy rain or in conditions with standing
water.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution and drive slowly in wet situations to reduce the risk of
hydroplaning. Avoid driving in any conditions of heavy rain or standing water. These
conditions can cause loss of control or accident.
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