2010 DODGE VIPER tires

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

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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WARNING!
The Pilot Sport Cup tires were NOT intended to be driven on snow or ice. The Pilot
Sport Cup is a summer season tire and has diminished capability on cold road
surfaces (below 50°F). DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE DURING THESE CONDITIONS.
Snow, ice and cold road surfaces can cause a loss of control or accident.
ADJUSTABLE DAMPERS
• The Viper ACR suspension includes a set of adjustable coil-over racing dampers built
by KW Suspensions. These dampers hav e been tuned by SRT handling engineers to
provide the maximum handling performance without sacrificing reasonable road
manners.
• The two-way adjustable dampers inc lude adjustments for compression (bump) and
rebound damping.
NOTE: Keep your damper settings at the street positions when operating your vehicle on
the street.
WARNING!
Only experienced track drivers should ma ke adjustments to the suspension settings.
Improper suspension adjustment can disrupt the balance of the vehicle and lead to a
loss of control or accident.
CAUTION!
Do not make any adjustments or modifications to the nitrogen pressure of the damper
canisters. This will void the warranty.
• The ACR suspension was designed and tuned with an uncompromising focus on handling. The ride response to road conditions m ay be harsher than expected from a
typical sports car.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
• The ACR offers many race-ready components that are designed for uncompromising
performance. Because of this, some of the ACR components have unique warranty
limitations.
Racing Not Covered
• The warranty does not cover the cost of repairing damage or conditions caused by racing, nor does it cover the repair for any defects that are found as the result of
participating in a racing event. The term racing includes but is not exclusive to: wheel
to wheel competition, timed competitive events, autocross or other off-road track
events.
Splitter
• The splitter is not covered for wear on the rub strips or damage due to contact with parking blocks, speed bumps, curbs, s loped tarmac, etc. The warranty is not valid if
adjustments or modifications are made to the splitter.
Wing
• The warranty does not cover any adjustments or modifications made to the wing or if the original fasteners or positions have been changed.
Tires
• 12 months / 12,000 miles - Excessive tire wear due to track events, autocross,competition, etc. are not covered.
Brake Pads/Rotors
• 12 months / 12,000 miles - Excessive brake pad and rotor wear due to track events,autocross, competition, etc. are not covered. No warranty for noise complaints.
Adjustable Coil-over Shocks
• The factory warranty is 12 months / 12,000 miles. KW Suspensions has an extendedsupplier warranty up to 36 months or 36,000 miles. The warranty is not valid if
modifications or improper adjustments are made to the factory settings.
KW automotive North America Inc.
1075 North Avenue
Sanger, CA 93657
Toll Free: 1-888-713-5566
Email: [email protected]
http://www.kw-suspension.com/en/
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• The customer acknowledges that the dealer has provided him/her with basic
instruction in the following areas, including the cautions, limitations and warranty
coverage of this package.
Key areas:
• Overview / Limit Handling
• Aerodynamics
• Single Season Semi-Slick Tires
• Two-Piece Brake Rotors
• Brake Pads
• Adjustable Coil-over Shocks
• Warranty - Racing Not Covered
Customer Signature:
Dated:
Dealer Signature:
Dated:
Note to Dealer: Please photo copy this acknowledgement and retain a copy in your sales
records.
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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. Ifyou feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when coldand inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the v ehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflat ed. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a subs titute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, t urn it off. Also, shiftthe transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperat ure reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangero us. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service
if your vehicle overheats.
- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE and 1st gear. Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or s pinning the wheels too fast ma y lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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