2013 DODGE VIPER battery

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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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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NOTE:Leaving the hazard flashers on for extended
periods will wear down the battery.
5. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever for-
ward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull
toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
6. EVIC Menu Set (Selectable ICONS)
The EVIC displays are located In the center portion of the
cluster and consists of eight section:
• Speedometer (Digital or Analog) (km/h or mph)
• Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will
illuminate in gray under normal conditions, yellow for
non critical warning, red for critical warnings and
white for on demand information. •
Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range, to
Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG)
• Menu Titles / Odometer
• Menu Set (Selectable Icons)
• Shift Lever Status (PRNDL)
• Reconfigurable Telltales
• Audio / Phone Information
• Sub-menu Current Position — Whenever there are
sub-menus available, the position within the sub-
menus is here
Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) for
further information.
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the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out”
and “Low Tire Pressure”.
•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On”.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Key Fob Battery Low
• Service Airbag System
• ESC Status
• Oil Pressure Low
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Cruise Off
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•Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire Pressure Warnings
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On •
Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling
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Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return
to the main menu.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
under “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Coolant Temperature
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Coolant Temperature” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press
and release the RIGHT arrow button and the coolant
temperature will be displayed.
Oil Temperature
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Oil Temperature” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the oil temperature
will be displayed.Battery Voltage
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Battery Voltage” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the battery voltage
will be displayed.
Intake Air Temp.
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Intake Air Temp.” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the intake air
temperature will be displayed.
Current Torque
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Current Torque” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and the current torque
will be displayed.
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Stored Messages
Press and release the UP arrow button until the
Messages display icon is highlighted in the
EVIC. This feature shows the number of stored
warning messages. Pressing the RIGHT arrow
button will allow you to see what the stored messages
are.
Diagnostic Codes
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Diagnostic Code icon is high-
lighted in the EVIC. Press and release the
RIGHT arrow button to display any present
diagnostic trouble codes along with a brief definition.
Vehicle Hibernation
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Hibernation icon is highlighted
in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT
arrow button to activate the Vehicle Hiberna-
tion Mode, which minimizes vehicle battery drain while
the vehicle is being stored.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Upper Left
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp (default setting)
• Time
• Range To Empty (RTE)
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•Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Coolant Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Battery Voltage
Upper Right
• None
• Compass (default setting)
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty (RTE) •
Average MPG
• Current MPG
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Coolant Temp.
• Oil Temp.
• Battery Voltage
Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default
Settings)
• Cancel
• Okay
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