2013 DODGE VIPER warning

WARNING!
• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull farenough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit.
• Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances:
• If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) or larger.
• If the tire has any sidewall damage.
• If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure.
• If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire.
• If the wheel has any damage.
• If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel.
• Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source.
• A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided. Failure
to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
• Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes,
or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin.
It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with plenty of water
if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change clothing as soon as possible, if there
is any contact with clothing.
• TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash,
consult a physician immediately. Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children. If
swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
• TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or
replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) until the tire is
repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) postof the booster battery.
• 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 inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• 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.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away
from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Only use flatbed equipment. Always comply with
applicable state or local towing ordinances.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage.Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the
vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. 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. Using minimal accelerator
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most
effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly andinflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–855–SRT–TEAM
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
•To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special
TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect
with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your DVD
by calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting
your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted.
If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adjustable Pedals............16
Airbag ..................10
Air Conditioning .............22
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ............9
Automatic Headlights ..........20
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC).............22
Automatic Transmission FluidType ..............83
AxleFluid ................83
Back-Up Camera ............23
Belts, Seat ................10
BrakeFluid ...............83
Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle .............18
Bulb Replacement ............90
Calibration, Compass ..........58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....13
ClimateControl .............22
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........83
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....20
CruiseLight ...............20
Customer Assistance ..........91
Customer Programmable Features . . .59
Defects, Reporting ............92
Dimmer Control .............20
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......20
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .24
Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)............20
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............59
Emergency, In Case of BrakeWarningLight ........69
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....80
Overheating .............71
Emergency Key ..............8 Engine
Break-In Recommendations ....18
Compartment ............82
OilSelection ............83
Overheating .............71
Starting ................9
Stopping ...............9
Event Data Recorder ...........81
ExteriorLights..............90
Fluid Capacities .............83
Fluids ..................83
FogLights................20
FreeingAStuckVehicle.........80
Fuel Specifications ............83
Fuse ...................86
Fuses ...................86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)...61
Headlights Automatic ..............20
Dimmer Switch ...........20
High Beam .............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ...........19
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . . .61
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .19
Introduction ................2
Jump Starting ..............78
KeyFob..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features ....60
Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting/Stopping ..........9
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren).............13
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............68
INDEX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I adjust my foot rest? pg. 16
• How do I adjust my pedals? pg. 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How does my speed control work? pg. 20
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?• Uconnect™ 8.4A pg. 30
• Uconnect™ 8.4AN pg. 43
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect™ 8.4A pg. 48
• Uconnect™ 8.4AN pg. 48
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect™ 8.4A pg. 30
• Uconnect™ 8.4AN pg. 43
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the Uconnect™ Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 53
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 48
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 61
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Viper? pg. 64
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 68
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 78
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 86
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 83
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 84
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 89
FAQ (How To?)
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving w\
hile
distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collisi\
on and personal injury.
Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme cauti\
on when using
any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of\
any electrical
devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigat\
ion or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could\
lead to a serious
collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while th\
e
vehicle is moving. i f you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle
operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. S\
ome States or
p

rovinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while drivin\
g. i t is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws. This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.
The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
™ Manuals, Warranty
Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic f\
ormat. We hope you
find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
iMpoRtant
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
™ Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-855-778-8326. (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
drivesRt. com
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with you\
r new SrT and to
provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for
your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and import\
ant safety messages,
please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
™ Manuals, Multimedia User Manual
and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For addi\
tional information on
accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com or your local S
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performance dealer.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability
can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal \
minimum. If you
are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver\
, call a cab, a
friend, or use public transportation.
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your
reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never
drink and then drive.
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