ECU DODGE VIPER 2013 VX / 3.G User Guide

Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*
- Door Ajar Indicator***
- Trunk Ajar Indicator***
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator***
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Ignition On
*** On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Cluster, this display shows the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions
exist.
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
1. Fully apply the parking brake.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
3. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
4. Press the red ENGINE START/STOPbutton located on the instrument panel.
Release the button when the engine
starts.
NOTE:
The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully apply the parking brake.
3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
4. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL/1st Gear.
5. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
• Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger dooropen.
• Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
NOTE:
Using the key to open the liftgate while the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will not trigger
the theft alarm.
To Disarm:
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods:
• Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position.
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. Theair bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and
children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for
ignoring it.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child
almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual
to ensure you have the correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your
child.
Infant and Child Restraints
• Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing
child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant
carriers and convertible child seats.
• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier.
Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the
vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing
direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who
have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children
should remain rearward-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by
their convertible child seat.
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WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectileinside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could
become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your
vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child
restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with
a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death
to infants in this position.
INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINT TETHER ANCHOR
Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to tether anchors have been
available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on
tether-strap kits for some of their older products. There is a tether strap anchor located
behind the child tether access cover behind the passenger seat.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
1. Move the seat-bottom forward.
2. Move the seatback to its full forward position.
3. Remove the child tether access cover by prying either side with a screwdriver or similar
tool, as shown.
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NOTE:
While the child tether is in use, keep the
access cover in a safe place so that it can be
replaced after use of the child tether.
4.
Pass the child restraint tether hook
through either opening in the seatback
underneath the head restraint.
5.Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop.
6.Move the seat to its farthest rearward
position. Apply body pressure to the seat
to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
7. Return the seatback to an upright position.
8. Install the child restraint according to the manufacturer's directions.
9. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's directions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure
a child restraint top tether strap.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
•The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the front seat cushions.
• The power seat switch controls forward, rearward, up and down adjustments.
Push the switch forward, rearward, up or
down and the seat will move in the direc-
tion of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been
reached.
• The recline switch controls the angle of the seatback. Press the switch forward or
rearward and the seatback will move in
either direction.
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Your vehicle MUST have a working electrical system for the 9-1-1 Call system, among
others, to operate. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON
(INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT) THE 9-1-1 CALL SYSTEM, AMONG
OTHER VEHICLES SYSTEMS, WILL NOT OPERATE.
ASSIST Button (located on rearview mirror):
• If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and within cellular range, you may be able to connect to Roadside Assistance, Uconnect™ Care and Vehicle Care by pressing the
“Assist” button on the Rearview Mirror of your vehicle. To the extent any such calls
incur additional costs you are responsible for them. If Roadside Assistance is provided
to your vehicle, you agree to be responsible for any additional roadside assistance
service costs that you may incur. In order to provide Uconnect™ Services to you, we
may record and monitor your conversations with Roadside Assistance, Uconnect™
Care or Vehicle Care, whether such conversations are initiated through the Uconnect™
Services in your vehicle, or via a landline or mobile telephone, and may share
information obtained through such recording and monitoring in accordance with
regulatory requirements. You acknowledge, agree and consent to any recording,
monitoring or sharing of information obtained through any such call recordings.
How to Register with Uconnect™ Access
1. With the vehicle parked and the radio powered on, select the “Apps” soft-key located
near the bottom of the radio touch screen.
2. Select the "Uconnect Registration" App soft-key on the menu bar on the bottom of the touch screen.
3. The Uconnect™ Registration App opens, providing simple step-by-step instructions on entering your email address to begin the registration process.
4. You will receive a secured registration email from Uconnect™ Access containing a link for completing your Uconnect™ Access Registration on-line. For security reasons, this
email link will be valid for 24 hours.
5. Follow the link to complete the final step of registration and to begin using Uconnect™ Access
For additional registration assistance while in the vehicle, push the ASSIST button to
contact Uconnect™ Customer Care.
NOTE:
If 24 hours has passed and the email link is no longer valid, customers can follow the
process as previously described beginning at Step 1.
Uconnect™ Access In-Vehicle Connectivity Services
• Uconnect™ Access brings the power of the internet into your vehicle with exciting features, remote capabilities, theft alarm notification, and stolen vehicle assistance
applications through on-board connectivity service. Once registered with Uconnect™
Access, you can customize the capabilities of your vehicle system using your
Uconnect™ Access account from the vehicle, the web, or your Smartphone.
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Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or theignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the
alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button: • Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors, and fasten your seat belt.
• Cycle the ignition switch between the LOCK and ON position four times, ending in
the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
Sound Horn With Lock
• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then,
press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Flashing Lights With Lock
• The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
•HomeLink®replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink®
unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
• The HomeLink®buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate
the three different HomeLink®channels.
• The HomeLink
®indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
• Be sure that your vehicle is parked out- side of the garage before you begin pro-
gramming.
•
For more efficient programming and accu-
rate transmission of the radio-frequency
signal it is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the hand-held transmit-
ter of the device that is being programmed
to the HomeLink
®system.
• Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the
ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside
HomeLink
®buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink
®for the
first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
• For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. TheseGarage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located
where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button
that is normally used to open and close the door. The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer.
• Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink
®button
you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®indicator light in view.
• Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
®button you want to program and
the hand-held transmitter button.
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Using HomeLink®
• To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink®button. Activation will now
occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security
system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause
you and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER OUTLETS
• The auxiliary 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets can provide power for in-vehicleaccessories designed for use with the standard “cigar lighter” plug. The 12 Volt power
outlets have a cap attached to the outlet indicating “12V DC”, together with either a key
symbol or a battery symbol.
• The auxiliary power outlets can be found in the following locations: • To the right of the shifter on the console
• Inside the upper lid of the center stor-
age compartment — if equipped.
• Rear area of the center console.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded, the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object
in the power outlet as this will damage
the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper
use of the power outlet can cause dam-
age not covered by your new vehicle
warranty.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Only use flatbed equipment. Always comply with
applicable state or local towing ordinances.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage.Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the
vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. 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. Using minimal accelerator
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most
effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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