2013 DODGE VIPER warning

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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .245
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings .......................... .246
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................248
▫ 8.4L Engine ......................... .248
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................248
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............249
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......249
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................250
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................250
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................251 ▫
Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............252
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .252
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........254
 TRAILER TOWING .....................254
 RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............254
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat towing with all four
wheels on the ground) .................254
 GROUND CLEARANCE .................255
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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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If Engine Fails To Start
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle
has a discharged battery, booster cables may be
used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the
battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly, so follow this proce-
dure carefully. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What
To Do In Emergencies” for further information.
If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have
enough power to continue running when the ENGINE
START button is released. If this occurs, continue crank-
ing up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed
all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and
the ENGINE START button once the engine is running
smoothly.
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CAUTION!
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
WARNING!
Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.
STREET/RACE MODE – IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled
damping system. This system allows for a street suspen-
sion damping setting or a firmer race suspension damp-
ing setting. When in street mode the system automati-
cally shifts the suspension dampers to the firmer Race
damping setting during some hard acceleration andbraking situations. The system also reduces body roll and
pitch in many driving situations including acceleration
and braking. There are two modes of operation:
NOTE:
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the
suspension damping system will be in the last mode the
system was in when the vehicle was turned off. The
driver can select either Street or Race damping mode at
any time.
• Street Mode — This mode will give a sporty, but
comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension
will adapt to the vehicle inputs, including vehicle
speed, braking and acceleration. This mode is driver
selectable when the vehicle is placed in STREET mode
(press the “STREET” button on the Instrument Panel).
This mode will set suspension for maximum perfor-
mance handling and is intended for a smoother ride on
the various types of pavement and road conditions
while still providing damping levels appropriate ex-
treme capabilities.
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NOTE:If the cluster launch EVIC message indicates all
conditions are correct for launch and the throttle is
pressed to the floor quickly (within approximately 1/2
second) the system will hold the engine speed to a preset
speed (below the engine rev limiter speed).
6. Release the clutch.
Pressing the launch control button when launch control is
active will deactivate launch control also shifting the
vehicle into second gear will disable the system..
NOTE:
• Launch Mode brings the engine to optimum launch
RPM and waits for the driver to release the clutch.
Launch Mode then uses engine throttle only to achieve
controlled wheelslip for maximum acceleration
through first gear.
• Launch Mode can be used in any of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) Modes.DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly
have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully
whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:
1.
Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy.
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2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
CAUTION!
Driving your vehicle through deep puddles at speeds
over 5 mph (8 km/h), may cause water to be ingested
into the engine. This can cause severe engine dam-
age.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path where water
is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flow-
ing water can wear away the road or path’s surface
and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can carry
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
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Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.
CAUTION!
•Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
the way before driving through the standing water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-
mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e.,
fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after
driving through standing water. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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