2013 DODGE VIPER steering wheel

13. Disconnect the positive(+)jumper cable from the
positive (+)post of the booster battery.
14. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets 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.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between 2nd gear
and REVERSE, while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of pressure to maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween 2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
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3. Press and hold the right arrow button on the steeringwheel controls for 1 second. Vehicle will countdown
from ten seconds and enter Hibernation Mode.
NOTE: You may press the right arrow button on the
steering wheel controls during the countdown to abort
Hibernation Mode.
To Deactivate Hibernation Mode
1. Press the RKE UNLOCK button to unlock the vehicle.
2. Press the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287

Clean Air Gasoline....................... .248
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .304
Windshield Wiper Blades .................289
Climate Control ......................... .191
Clutch Fluid ............................ .301
Contract, Service ......................... .347
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........295
Cooling System .......................... .292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............294
Coolant Capacity ...................... .321
Coolant Level ........................ .292
Disposal of Used Coolant .................296
Drain, Flush, and Refill ..................293
Inspection ........................... .296
Points to Remember .....................297
Pressure Cap ......................... .295
Radiator Cap ......................... .295
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............293Corrosion Protection
...................... .302
Cruise Light ............................ .159
Cupholders ............................ .144
Customer Assistance ...................... .345
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............121
Daytime Running Lights ....................117
Dealer Service ........................... .280
Defroster, Rear Window .....................148
Defroster, Windshield .......................62
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................122
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................278
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................119
Dipsticks Power Steering ....................... .215
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............296
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
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Seats................................. .107
Adjustment .......................... .107
Reclining ............................ .109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................14
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............322
Selection of Oil .......................... .282
Service Assistance ........................ .345
Service Contract ......................... .347
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .158
Service Manuals ......................... .350
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .208
Shift Speeds ............................ .205
Shoulder Belts ............................30
Signals, Turn .............................63
Snow Tires ............................. .244
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................127
Speedometer ............................ .153
Sport Mode ............................ .163Starting
............................... .202
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................269
Engine Fails to Start .....................204
Starting and Operating .....................202
Starting Procedures ....................... .202
Steering Column Controls .......................118
Power .............................. .214
Tilt Column .......................... .124
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............190
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .190
Storage ............................... .315
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .197
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .273
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........39
Tachometer ............................. .156
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................14
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................14
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