2015 DODGE VIPER traction control

#ESC OFF#message will display in the vehicle cluster (left
of the odometer). The “ESC OFF” message may appear in
the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Driver
Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. To turn ESC
ON again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch.
WARNING!
With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emer-
gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not
engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “Full
Off” ESC mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road only.
Sport Mode — If Equipped
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 the#ESC
SPORT#message will display in the vehicle cluster (left of
the odometer). Refer to “Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Track Mode — If Equipped
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 TRACK#message will display in
the vehicle cluster (left of the odometer). Refer to “Driver
Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Rain Mode
Rain mode offers increased traction control and stability
control for low traction conditions such as wet roads, dry
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Corrosion Protection.......................336
Cruise Light.............................152
Cupholders.............................134
Customer Assistance.......................371
Data Recorder, Event.......................69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............108
Daytime Running Lights....................104
Dealer Service............................314
Defroster, Rear Window.....................138
Defroster, Windshield.......................84
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................108
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................312
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................106
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................236
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................330
Door Locks..............................24
Key Fob Emergency Key...................22
Door Locks, Automatic......................26
Door Opener, Garage.......................120
Doors..................................24
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................233
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........129
Electric Remote Mirrors......................92
Electronic Brake Control System...............241
Traction Control System...................243
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............244
Emergency Brake.........................237
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................307
Hazard Warning Flasher..................290
Jump Starting..........................303
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Storage, Vehicle...........................203
Stuck, Freeing............................307
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.........45
Tachometer..............................148
Tilt Steering Column.......................111
Time Delay, Headlight......................103
Tire And Loading Information Placard..........254
Tire Markings............................247
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4
Aging (Life Of Tires).....................268
Air Pressure...........................258
Chains...............................270
Compact Spare.........................265
General Information.....................258
High Speed...........................261
Inflation Pressures.......................259
Life Of Tires...........................268
Load Capacity.........................254
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............271
Pressure Warning Light...................149
Quality Grading........................377
Radial...............................261
Replacement...........................268
Rotation..............................270
Safety...............................247
Sizes................................249
Snow Tires............................263
Spinning.............................267
Tread Wear Indicators....................267
Tire Safety Information.....................247
Tire Service Kit...........................293
Towing................................286
Disabled Vehicle........................308
Recreational...........................287
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........287
Traction................................232
Traction Control..........................243
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