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

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelrysuch as watchbands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach,
but without allowing the vehicles touch one another.
3. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in NEU- TRAL, and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal loads.
5. Remove the plastic fuse cover to gain access to the remote jump-start positive post (+)in the engine
compartment. Refer to the following illustration for
remote jump-starting connections. 1 — Positive Battery Post (+)
2 — Negative Battery Post (-)
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
6. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
7. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
8. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
9. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
10. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
11. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the
remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
12. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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13. Disconnect the positive(+)jumper cable from the
positive (+)post of the booster battery.
14. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between 2nd gear
and REVERSE, while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of pressure to maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween 2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir6 — Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
4 — Power Distribution Center 9 — Air Cleaner Filter
5 — Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post
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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.
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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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