2016 DODGE VIPER SRT start stop button

To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
•Push the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF
position:
• Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button (re-
quires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
NOTE:
•The liftgate key cylinder cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
Power Door Lock switches will not unlock the doors.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop Button
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Passenger Air Bag11 — Climate Controls
2 — Sound System Speaker 7 — Glove Compartment12 — Dimmer Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect System13 — Headlight Switch
4 — Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop Button 9 — Uconnect System Hard Controls
5 — Glove Compartment Lock 10 — Switch Bank (Screen Off, Hazard
Switch, Back Button)
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•Save
Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run.
Any saved run over 10, will overwrite the last saved run
for Uconnect System storage. The operation of the Save
feature is listed below:
• With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB”
button to save runs to the jump drive.
• With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save
runs to the SD Card.
• Press the “Uconnect” button to save the runs to the
Owner web page.
• Press the “Cancel” button to view the last timer
“Ticket.” The “Tickets” contain the timers listed below:
•
0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
• ⅛ Mile (200 meter)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an ⅛Mile
(200 meters).
• ¼ mile (400 meter)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an ¼ mile
(400 meters).
• Brake Distance
Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full
stop. Contains current and last data for distance and start
– from speed.
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4. Push the red ENGINE START/STOP button locatedon the instrument panel. Release the button when the
engine starts.If Engine Fails To Start
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite
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Engine START/STOP Button
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LAUNCH MODE
This system maximizes acceleration traction for straight
line racing.
1. Bring the vehicle to complete stop on a level tracksurface with the engine running.
2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead driving.
3. Fully depress the clutch and select the first gear position.
4. Push and release the “LAUNCH” button (located on the steering wheel controls).
5. Rapidly press the accelerator pedal to the floor withinone second.
LAUNCH Button
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PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure you fully apply
the parking brake and shift the transmission into
REVERSE. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.
As an added precaution when parking the vehicle, turn
the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
To apply the parking brake, grasp the handle and pull it
rearward until you feel resistance. To release the parking
brake, grasp the handle and pull it slightly while pushing
the button on the end of the handle. When the button
drops into the handle (releasing the lock), guide the
handle downward to its stop and then release the button
and the handle.
Parking Brake Lever
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Operating
Modes
The ESC system may have five available operating
modes:ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC system.
Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in
this mode. The ESC On mode should be used for most
driving situations. The ESC should only be turned OFF
for specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs.
ESC Full Off
The ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road use only and should not be used on any public
roadways. In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability fea-
tures are turned OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, push
and hold the “ESC” switch for five seconds while the
vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five
seconds, a chime will sound, the “ESC OFF” telltale will
illuminate, and the “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
ESC Button
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