2013 DODGE VIPER key

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect™ (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel below the radio.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys located below the Uconnect™ Access
screen.
Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys
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Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect™ Access system
screen.Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And
Soft-keys)
1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this
function again will cause the A/C operation to switch
into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
2. Recirculation Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON.
3. AUTO Temperature Control
Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and
the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and
release to select. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for
more information. Performing this function will cause
the ATC to switch between manual mode and automatic
modes.
Uconnect™ Access Temperature Controls — Soft-keys
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7. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause
automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either hard-heys or soft-keys
as follows:
Hard-key
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Soft-key
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.8. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control
ON/OFF.
9. Temperature Control Down Button
Push the button for cooler temperature settings.
10. Temperature Control Up Button
Push the button for warmer temperature settings.
Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO hard-key or soft-key button on the
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas-
senger temperature hard or soft control buttons. Once
the desired temperature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level.
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct any other occupant to buckle their seat
belt.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures, which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
Normal Starting
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures, which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
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drops into the handle (releasing the lock), guide the
handle downward to its stop and then release the button
and the handle.
The “Brake System Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will turn on when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position and the parking brake is applied.
NOTE:This light only shows that the parking brake is
applied or a brake/ABS system fault. It does not show
the degree of brake application. If the “Brake System
Warning Light” is illuminated when the parking brake is
not applied please see your authorized dealer.WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured seriously or fatally. Do not leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible
to children), and do not leave a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving. Failure to do so can lead to brake
failure, and an accident.
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
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•Check the battery every four to six weeks to ensure
that the voltage is above 12.40 Volts. The voltage will
drop more rapidly in hot temperatures. If battery
voltage drops below 12.40 Volts, follow the battery
recharge procedure in the Service Manual.
NOTE: To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the liftgate, hood, doors, windows are completely closed.
2. Make sure that Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter is operating and that the battery is good. 3. Make sure that the HOOD, LIFTGATE, and DOOR
switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system
check, which follows:
Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the
alarm SET light comes on and flashes, the system is
operating properly. If not, there is a problem with a
switch or the system. See your authorized dealer for
service.
•Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent acci-
dental damage to the finish.
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Battery................................ .284
Emergency Starting .....................269
Jump Starting ........................ .269
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Location ............................ .284
Saving Feature (Protection) ................286
Storing Vehicle ....................... .286
Belts, Seat ...............................29
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................288
B-Pillar Location ......................... .232
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............222
Brake, Parking .......................... .216
Brake System ........................... .218
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .218
Fluid Check .......................... .298
Master Cylinder ....................... .298
Warning Light ........................ .155
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........59
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................119 Bulb Replacement
........................ .319
Bulbs, Light ..............................63
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........321
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .321
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ......................... .282
Power Steering ....................... .215
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............295
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................61
Car Washes ............................ .303
Cellular Phone ............................71
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .228
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .158
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............60
Checks, Safety ............................60
Child Restraint ............................52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ................56
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