2016 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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INTRODUCTION 7

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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............11
▫ KeyFob.............................12
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........13
 SENTRY KEY ..........................14
▫ Replacement Keys .....................15
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............16
▫ General Information ....................16
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM .......17
▫ Rearming Of The System .................17 ▫
To Arm The System .....................17
▫ To Disarm The System ...................18
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................19
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........20
▫ To Unlock The Doors ....................20
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................22
▫ To Unlatch The Liftgate ..................22
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................22
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......23
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........23
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▫General Information ....................24
 DOOR LOCKS .........................25
▫ Power Door Locks .....................26
 WINDOWS ...........................28
▫ Power Windows .......................28
▫ Auto-Down Feature ....................29
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AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection . . .30
▫ Reset Auto-Up ........................30
 LIFTGATE ............................31
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........33
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............33
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................34 ▫
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........46
▫ Child Restraints .......................72
▫ Transporting Pets ......................83
 SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...................84
 SAFETY TIPS ..........................85
▫ Transporting Passengers ..................85
▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................86
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................87
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ..........................88
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go
ignition feature.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.NOTE:
In case the ignition does not change with the
push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery.
Keyless Push Button Ignition1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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Key Fob
The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
You can keep the emergency key with you when valet
parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:In the event that the FOB does not start the
vehicle (FOB not Found message) use the FOB nose
(furthest point from key ring) and push the start button.
FOB replaces the finger.
— RKE Liftgate Button
— RKE Door Unlock Button
— RKE Door Lock Button
— RKE PANIC Alarm Button
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
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Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or
ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,
the ignition or accessory on message will display in the
cluster.NOTE:
With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio and power outlets will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, re-
move the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
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Emergency Key Removal
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WARNING!(Continued)
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the Key Fob from vehicle, place the ignition
in the OFF position and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Push Button
Ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are
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