2015 DODGE VIPER trailer

!FUEL REQUIREMENTS..................277
▫8.4L Engine..........................277
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................278
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............278
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles.......279
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................279
▫Materials Added To Fuel................280
▫Fuel System Cautions...................280
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings.............281
!ADDING FUEL........................282
▫Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release.........284
!TRAILER TOWING.....................286
!RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...................287
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)...........................287
!GROUND CLEARANCE.................288
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
of this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will
be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) – 750 lbs (340 kg) =
650 lbs [295 kg]).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
•For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi-
ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor-
mation.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the original
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5. Return the release cable to the original position (inside
the inner trim panel) and push the carpet back into the
original position.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
Fuel Door Open
Carpet Into Original Position
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
Towing ConditionWheels OFF The GroundManual Transmission
Flat TowNoneNOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFrontNOT ALLOWED
RearNOT RECOMMENDED
On TrailerAllOK
NOTE:If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Trailer Towing...........................286
Transmission............................335
Fluid................................360
Shifting..............................225
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets..........................81
Tread Wear Indicators......................267
Turn Signals.............................105
Uconnect®
Operation.............................193
Uconnect® Settings.........................27
Uconnect® Voice Command..................205
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................377
Universal Transmitter......................120
Unleaded Gasoline........................277
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................39
Upholstery Care..........................339
Vanity Mirrors............................93
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading..........................255
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm)..........17
Vehicle Storage...........................203
Vinyl Trim..............................339
Viscosity, Engine Oil.......................317
Voice Recognition System (VR)................205
Warning Flasher, Hazard....................290
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .144
Warnings And Cautions......................6
Warranty Information......................374
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................323
Washers, Windshield.......................110
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