2013 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

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.
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 bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently 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.
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CUPHOLDERS — If Equipped
There are two cupholders located in the rear of the center
console.
STORAGE
Glovebox Storage
An electronic glovebox storage compartment is located
on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Push in
the button to open the glovebox.
Center Console Cupholders
Glove Box Storage Compartment
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NOTE:The glovebox storage compartment will lock
with the door locks.
Console Features
Console Cubby Bin — If Equipped
An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the
center console rearward of the shift lever.
Opened Glove Box Storage Compartment
Center Console Cubby Bin Location
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Cargo Net Storage— If Equipped
There is a cargo net storage area located between the
driver and passengers seat.Storage Bin — If Equipped
There is a storage bin located between the driver and
passengers seat. Pull up on the release lever to open the
storage bin.
Cargo Net Storage Location
Storage Bin Location
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
Door Storage
The door panels contain storage areas located in the
lower center area of the door panel.
Door Panel Storage
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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. An indicator in the button
will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 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 abrasive
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 ..........151
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................152
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....153
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) .............................. .164
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .166
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages .......................... .168
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ...................170
▫ EVIC Red Telltales .....................170 ▫
EVIC Green Telltales ...................172
▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items ..............172
▫ Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items ........177
 Uconnect™ ACCESS SETTINGS .............179
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .179
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .179
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect™ Access System Settings .........179
 Uconnect™ ACCESS RADIOS – IF EQUIPPED . .189
 iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .189
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......190
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .190
 RADIO ANTENNA .....................190
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .191
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................191
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......191
▫ Summer Operation ....................196 ▫
Winter Operation ..................... .197
▫ Vacation/Storage .....................197
▫ Window Fogging and Frosting ............197
▫ Outside Air Intake .....................197
▫ Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather
Conditions ......................... .198
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