2017 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

Inside Rearview Mirror.......................73
Instrument Cluster .............114,115,119, 122, 129
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................131
Instrument Panel And Controls .................113
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................286
Interior Appearance Care .....................284
Interior Lights ..............................86
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............88
Introduction ................................4
Jump Starting ............................ .256
KeyFob...................................9 Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Remote Battery Replacement .................18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......18
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................16
Key-In Reminder ............................11
Keyless Entry System .......................9,16
Keyless Go .................................9
Key, Replacement ...........................13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................12 Lane Change And Turn Signals
.................85
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................28
Latches ..................................69
Hood ..................................81
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .235
Leaks, Fluid ...............................69
Life Of Tires ............................. .227
Liftgate ..................................24
Light Bulbs ................................69
Lights ................................ .69, 83
AirBag...........................36, 67, 117
Anti-Lock ............................. .206
Automatic Headlights ......................84
Brake Warning ..........................117
Bulb Replacement .....................296, 297
Cruise ............................... .130
Daytime Running .........................85
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................85, 86
Engine Temperature Warning ................119
Exterior ................................69
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................246
Headlights ..............................83
Headlights On Reminder ....................85
Headlights On With Wipers ...............84,
89
Headlight Switch .........................83
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High Beam..............................86
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................86
Illuminated Entry .........................16
Instrument Cluster ........................83
Intensity Control ..........................86
Interior ................................86
Lights On Reminder .......................85
Low Fuel ............................. .128
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........123
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .............87
Park ................................. .129
Passing ................................86
Seat Belt Reminder .......................116
Security Alarm ..........................119
Service ............................ .296, 297
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........126, 231
Turn Signal ....................... .69, 85, 129
Vanity Mirror ............................76
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ....119,129
Loading Vehicle Tires................................. .215
Locks ....................................20
Automatic Door ..........................21
Auto Unlock .............................21
Door ..................................20 Power Door
.............................20
Low Tire Indicator ......................... .231
Low Tire Pressure System .....................231
Lubrication, Body ......................... .272
Lug Nuts ............................... .247
Maintenance Free Battery .....................269
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .267
Maintenance Schedule ................301, 302, 303
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .123, 265
Manual, Service ............................311
Manual Transmission ....................192, 282
Fluid Level Check .....................281, 300
Lubricant Selection ...................... .300
Shift Speeds ........................... .195
Methanol ............................... .235
Mirrors ..................................73
Electric Remote ...........................76
Outside ............................. .75,
76
Rearview ...............................73
Vanity .................................76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................231
MOPAR Parts ......................... .266, 310
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .235
320 INDEX

Multi-Function Control Lever...................85
Occupant Restraints .........................25
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................235
Oil, Engine ........................... .267, 298
Capacity .............................. .298
Change Interval ........................ .268
Checking ............................. .267
Dipstick .............................. .267
Disposal .............................. .268
Filter ............................. .269, 298
Filter Disposal .......................... .268
Materials Added To ...................... .268
Pressure Warning Light ....................120
Recommendation .....................268, 298
Viscosity .......................... .268, 298
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .269
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .269
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .120
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................264
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............97
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................75
Overheating, Engine ....................... .246Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
............4,311
Paint Care ............................... .282
Panic Alarm ...............................18
Parking Brake ............................ .202
Parking On Hill ........................... .202
Passing Light ..............................86
Pedals, Adjustable ...........................90
Pets .....................................64
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........215, 216
Power Brakes ............................... .203
Door Locks ..............................20
Mirrors ................................76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............103
Steering ........................... .201, 202
Windows ...............................22
Power

Seats
Forward ................................79
Rearward ...............................79
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................33
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................33
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......1810
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Radial Ply Tires........................... .222
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............278
Radio Antenna ........................... .160
Radio Frequency General Information ..................12, 13, 19
Radio Operation .......................... .160
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .158
Rear Camera ...............................95
Rear Liftgate ...............................24
Rear Window Defroster ......................110
Rear Window Features .......................110
Reclining Front Seats .........................78
Recreational Towing ........................ .242
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .235
Refrigerant .............................. .272
Reminder, Lights On .........................85
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................27
Remote Keyless Entry ........................16
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................18
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Remote Battery Replacement .................18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........159
Replacement Keys ...........................13
Replacement Parts ......................... .266
Replacement Tires ......................... .227Reporting Safety Defects
......................311
Restraint, Head .............................81
Restraints, Child ............................55
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................259
Rotation, Tires ............................ .229
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................67
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................69
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................311
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................66
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .210
Safety Tips ................................66
Schedule, Maintenance ...................301, 302
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............34
Energy Management Feature .................33
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................30
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................28
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................32
Pregnant Women .........................33
Seat

Belt Extender .........................32
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................33
Seat Belt Reminder ........................27
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .286
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................27
322 INDEX

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
324 INDEX

Uconnect Voice Command....................171
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................229
Universal Transmitter ........................97
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .235
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................32
Upholstery Care .......................... .285
Vanity Mirrors .............................76
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............6
Vehicle Loading ........................... .217
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........14
Vehicle Storage ........................ .169, 294
Vinyl Trim .............................. .285
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................268, 298
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................171
Warning Flasher, Hazard .....................246
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .310
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .273
Washers, Windshield ..................... .89, 273
Washing Vehicle .......................... .282Water
Driving Through ........................ .200
Wheel And Wheel Trim ..................... .283
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................283
Window Fogging .......................... .169
Windows .................................22
Power .................................22
Reset Auto-Up ...........................23
Windshield Defroster .........................67
Windshield Washers ...................87, 89, 273
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................273
Windshield Wipers ..........................87
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................273
Wipers, Intermittent .........................88
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.