2013 DODGE VIPER sport mode

WINDOWS ...........................24
▫ Power Windows .......................24
▫ Auto-Down Feature ....................25
▫ AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —
If Equipped ..........................25
▫ Reset Auto-Up ........................26
 LIFTGATE ............................26
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................29
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................30
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....35
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ..........................36
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped ............................37
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped .......38▫
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women ............38
▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................38
▫ Driver And Passenger Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) - Airbags ..................39
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls .....43
▫ Child Restraints .......................52
 BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...........59
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................60
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................60
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................61
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................62
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ..........................63
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To restrain the child seat:
1. Pull enough webbing from the retractor to allow thebelt to pass through the child restraint and insert the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor.
3. Allow some of the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound indicating that the belt is now in Automatic
Locking Mode.
4. Tighten the lap portion of the belt and allow the excess webbing to retract back to the retractor. If it still does
not make the child restraint secure, then secure the
child restraint with the Child Restraint Tether Anchor.
NOTE:
Once the belt is in Automatic Locking Mode, you
will not be able to pull any more of the webbing out of the retractor. In this mode, you will only be able to retract excess
webbing into the retractor to secure the child restraint.
Transporting Pets
Deploying airbags could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a
passenger during panic braking or in an collision.
Pets should be restrained in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts.
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain
(engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
Following these few simple guidelines is all that is
necessary for a good break-in.
For the first 500 miles (800 km):
•
Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed
limit and your engine speed below 4,000 RPM.
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59

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.
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 209

Sport Mode
Sport mode has reduced traction control and reduced
stability control. To enter the “Sport Mode” mode, press
the “ESC” switch once (located on the steering wheel).
The “ESC Sport Light” will illuminate, and theESC
SPORT message will display in the vehicle odometer.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Track Mode
Track Mode has no traction control and has reduced
stability control. To enter the “Track Mode” mode, press the “ESC” switch twice. The “ESC Track Light” will
illuminate, and the
ESC TRACKmessage will display in
the vehicle odometer. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are cancelled. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is
unavailable.
226 STARTING AND OPERATING

TIREFIT Usage Precautions
•Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant
Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the
bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the sys-
tem. Refer to “Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” section (F)
“Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one
tire application use. After each use, always replace
these components immediately at an authorized
dealer.
• When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean
water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from
the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the
sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly
discarded. •
For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem
on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the
TIREFIT kit.
• You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle
tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in
the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of
the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar
inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump Hose
(7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the
Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting
sealant into them. The TIREFIT Sealant is only in-
tended to seal punctures less than ¼ in (6 mm)
diameter in the tread of your vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses.
262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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
10
INDEX 365