2017 DODGE VIPER spare tire

Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure – Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicator” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart
example found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of
this manual for more information relating to the Load
Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
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NOTE:A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the
spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for
emergency refueling with a gas can.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”
the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regulations
and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to
turn on.
• A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel containers on the ground
while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel
filler door emergency release procedure by following the
proceeding steps.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Locate the carpet access door (on the right side inner trim panel of the trunk).
Carpet Access Door
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Windshield Wiper Blades...................273
Climate Control ........................... .161
Clutch Fluid ............................. .281
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .224
Contract, Service .......................... .309
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............278
Cooling System ........................... .275
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................277
Coolant Capacity ........................ .298
Coolant Level ....................... .275, 278
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................278
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................276
Inspection ............................. .278
Points To Remember ..................... .279
Pressure Cap ........................... .278
Radiator Cap .......................... .278
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........276, 298
Corrosion Protection ....................... .282
Cruise Light ............................. .130
Cupholders .............................. .107
Customer Assistance ....................... .308
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............87
Daytime Running Lights ......................85
Dealer Service ............................ .266Defroster, Rear Window
......................110
Defroster, Windshield ........................67
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................88
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................264
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................86
Dipsticks Power Steering ......................... .202
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................278
Do Not Disturb ........................... .185
Door Ajar ............................... .122
Door Ajar Light ........................... .122
Door Locks ................................20
Key Fob Emergency Key ....................18
Door

Locks, Automatic .......................21
Door Opener, Garage .........................97
Doors ....................................20
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .200
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........103
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................76
Electronic Brake Control System ................205
Traction Control System ....................206
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Seat Belts............................. .26, 67
Child Restraint ...........................55
Extender ...............................32
Front Seat ........................ .26, 28, 30
Inspection ..............................67
Operating Instructions ......................30
Pregnant Women .........................33
Pretensioners ............................33
Rear Seat ...............................28
Reminder ..............................116
Untwisting Procedure ......................32
Seats ................................. .77, 79
Adjustment .......................... .77, 79
Reclining ...............................78
Security Alarm ......................... .14, 119
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............298
Selection Of Oil ........................... .268
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .308
Service Contract .......................... .309
Service Manuals ...........................311
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .195Shift Speeds
.......................... .192, 195
Shoulder Belts .............................28
Signals, Turn ........................ .69, 85, 129
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................228
Spare Tire ............................ .224, 225
Spark Plugs ............................. .298
Speed Control Resume ................................94
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................92
Starting ................................ .190
Emergency (Jump Starting) ..................256
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .192
Starting And Operating ..................... .190
Starting Procedures ........................ .190
Steering Column Controls .........................85
Power ............................ .201, 202
T

ilt Column .............................90
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .159
Storage ................................. .294
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .169
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .259
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........3810
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Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)...........167
Tilt Steering Column .........................90
Time Delay, Headlight ........................84
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........215, 216
Tire Markings ............................ .210
Tires.......................... .69, 220, 224, 229
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .227
Air Pressure ........................ .215, 220
Chains ............................... .228
Compact Spare ......................... .224
General Information ...................220, 224
High Speed ............................ .222
Inflation Pressures ....................... .221
Life Of Tires ........................... .227
Load Capacity ...................... .215, 217
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............231
Pressure Warning Light ....................126
Quality Grading ........................ .229
Radial ............................... .222
Replacement ........................... .227
Rotation .............................. .229
Safety ............................ .210, 220
Sizes .................................211
Spare Tire ......................... .224, 225
Spinning .............................. .226Tread Wear Indicators
.....................226
Tire Safety Information ...................... .210
Tire Service Kit ........248, 249, 250, 252, 253, 255, 256
Towing ............................. .242, 260
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .260
Recreational ........................... .242
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............242
Traction ................................ .199
Traction Control .......................... .206
Trailer Towing ............................ .242
Transmission ............................. .281
Fluid ................................ .300
Shifting ........................... .192,

195
Transporting Pets ...........................64
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .226
Turn Signals ........................... .85, 129
Uconnect Operation ............................. .158
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV ...................... .185
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition Siri Eyes Free .......................... .184
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .179
Uconnect Settings ...........................21
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