jump start DODGE VIPER 2013 VX / 3.G User Guide

WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Some aftermarket air cleaners and filters can cause
mass air flow sensor issues which can lead to a
driveability problem or a limp home condition.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the maintenance-free battery is vented, and
must be replaced with a vented battery.
The battery is located underneath an access panel inside
the rear compartment on the left side of the vehicle. A
remote battery terminal is located in the engine compart-
ment for jump-starting. Refer to “Jump-Starting Proce-
dures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.
To gain access to the battery, remove the floor portion of
the rear compartment carpet.
284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Relay CartridgeFuseMini-Fuse Description
3 — 40 Amp Green — Rad Fan
4 — 40 Amp Green — Rad Fan Rly High
5 — 40 Amp Green — ABS/ESP Pump Feed
6 — 40 Amp Green — Starter
7 — 40 Amp Green — CBC (Ext. Lighting #1)
8 — 40 Amp Green — CBC (Ext. Lighting #2)
9 — 30 Amp Pink — CBC (Int. Liggting, washer)
10 — 30 Amp Pink — CBC (Power Lock)
11 — Jumper Black — B+ Jumper
12 — 25 Amp Natu-
ral —
ABS/ESP Valve Feed
13 — — 20 Amp Yel-
lowHorn
14 — — 10 Amp Red A/C Clutch
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Cavity Relay CartridgeFuseMini-Fuse Description
35 — Jumper Black — Spare
36 — — 10 Amp Red ORC Mod Run
37 — — 15 Amp
BlueCluster, Mirror, Camera
38 — — 20 Amp Yel-
lowActive Damping Suspension
39 — — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module, In Car Temp
40 — — 15 Amp
BlueRadio
41 G8VA — —Run/Start
42 G8VA — —Fuel Door
43AC (For-
ward Fuse) — —
10 Amp Red SCCM
43BE (Rear-
ward Fuse) — —
10 Amp Red Corax
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Battery................................ .284
Emergency Starting .....................269
Jump Starting ........................ .269
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Location ............................ .284
Saving Feature (Protection) ................286
Storing Vehicle ....................... .286
Belts, Seat ...............................29
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................288
B-Pillar Location ......................... .232
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............222
Brake, Parking .......................... .216
Brake System ........................... .218
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .218
Fluid Check .......................... .298
Master Cylinder ....................... .298
Warning Light ........................ .155
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........59
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................119 Bulb Replacement
........................ .319
Bulbs, Light ..............................63
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........321
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .321
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ......................... .282
Power Steering ....................... .215
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............295
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................61
Car Washes ............................ .303
Cellular Phone ............................71
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .228
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .158
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............60
Checks, Safety ............................60
Child Restraint ............................52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ................56
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Door Opener, Garage...................... .133
Doors ..................................21
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ....................... .212
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........141
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................70
Electronic Brake Control System ...............222
Traction Control System ..................223
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........127
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............223
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......131
Emergency Brake ........................ .216
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ...............273
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................258
Jump Starting ........................ .269
Overheating ......................... .258Towing
............................. .274
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........278
Engine ................................ .277
Air Cleaner .......................... .283
Break-In Recommendations ................59
Checking Oil Level .....................281
Compartment ........................ .277
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................292
Cooling ............................. .292
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................28
Fails to Start ......................... .204
Flooded, Starting ...................... .204
Fuel Requirements ..................... .248
Oil ................................ .281
Oil Change Interval .....................282
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .282
Oil Selection ......................... .282
Overheating ......................... .258
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .282
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Hood Release............................113
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .....................301
Illuminated Entry ..........................16
Infant Restraint ...........................52
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................68
Instrument Cluster ....................... .153
Instrument Panel and Controls ................151
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............306
Interior Appearance Care ....................304
Interior Lights ............................119
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............122
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .269
KeyFob.................................11
Key-In Reminder ..........................12
Keyless Entry System .......................11 Keyless Go
...............................11
Knee Bolster ..............................39
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................118
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................30
Latches .................................63
Hood ...............................113
Latch Plate ...............................32
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .248
Leaks, Fluid ..............................63
Life of Tires ............................ .242
Liftgate .................................26
Light Bulbs ..............................63
Lights ..................................63
Airbag ...............................52
Alarm .............................. .156
Anti-Lock ........................... .163
Automatic Headlights ....................116
Brake Warning ........................ .155
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Seats................................. .107
Adjustment .......................... .107
Reclining ............................ .109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................14
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............322
Selection of Oil .......................... .282
Service Assistance ........................ .345
Service Contract ......................... .347
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .158
Service Manuals ......................... .350
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .208
Shift Speeds ............................ .205
Shoulder Belts ............................30
Signals, Turn .............................63
Snow Tires ............................. .244
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................127
Speedometer ............................ .153
Sport Mode ............................ .163Starting
............................... .202
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................269
Engine Fails to Start .....................204
Starting and Operating .....................202
Starting Procedures ....................... .202
Steering Column Controls .......................118
Power .............................. .214
Tilt Column .......................... .124
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............190
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .190
Storage ............................... .315
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .197
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .273
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........39
Tachometer ............................. .156
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................14
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................14
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