towing DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
To meet new government regulations and promote
cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated
onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system
monitors the performance of the emissions and engine
control systems. When these systems are operating prop-
erly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and
fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within
current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light. It will also
store diagnostic codes and other information to assist
your service technician in making repairs. Although your
vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see
your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the light on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any state emissions
tests can be performed.
If the light is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage
and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
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Overheating...........................290
Towing..............................308
Emission Control System Maintenance..........312
Engine.................................311
Air Cleaner...........................318
Break-In Recommendations.................81
Checking Oil Level......................315
Compartment..........................311
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................327
Cooling..............................326
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................82
Fails To Start..........................224
Flooded, Starting.......................224
Fuel Requirements......................277
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..315
Oil Change Interval......................316
Oil Filler Cap..........................317
Oil Selection...........................316
Overheating...........................290
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................317
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............66
Ethanol................................278
Event Data Recorder........................69
Exhaust Gas Caution........................82
Exhaust System...........................82
Exterior Lighting..........................102
Exterior Lights............................85
Filler Location Fuel........................149
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................318
Engine Oil............................317
Engine Oil Disposal.....................317
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................290
Turn Signal............................85
Flash-To-Pass............................106
Flooded Engine Starting....................224
384 INDEX

Pets....................................81
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........255
Power
Brakes...............................239
Door Locks............................25
Mirrors...............................92
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........129
Steering..............................235
Windows..............................27
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............40
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................41
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................261
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........330
Radio Antenna...........................195
Radio Operation..........................196
Radio (Sound Systems).....................193
Rear Camera.............................118
Rear Liftgate.............................30
Rear Window Defroster.....................138
Rear Window Features.....................138
Reclining Front Seats.......................96
Recorder, Event Data.......................69
Recreational Towing.......................287
Reformulated Gasoline.....................278
Refrigerant..............................322
Reminder, Lights On.......................104
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................20
FCC General Information..................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters.........16
Remote Battery Replacement................22
Transmitter Battery Replacement.............22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........194
Replacement Keys.........................15
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Storage, Vehicle...........................203
Stuck, Freeing............................307
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.........45
Tachometer..............................148
Tilt Steering Column.......................111
Time Delay, Headlight......................103
Tire And Loading Information Placard..........254
Tire Markings............................247
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4
Aging (Life Of Tires).....................268
Air Pressure...........................258
Chains...............................270
Compact Spare.........................265
General Information.....................258
High Speed...........................261
Inflation Pressures.......................259
Life Of Tires...........................268
Load Capacity.........................254
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............271
Pressure Warning Light...................149
Quality Grading........................377
Radial...............................261
Replacement...........................268
Rotation..............................270
Safety...............................247
Sizes................................249
Snow Tires............................263
Spinning.............................267
Tread Wear Indicators....................267
Tire Safety Information.....................247
Tire Service Kit...........................293
Towing................................286
Disabled Vehicle........................308
Recreational...........................287
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........287
Traction................................232
Traction Control..........................243
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Trailer Towing...........................286
Transmission............................335
Fluid................................360
Shifting..............................225
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets..........................81
Tread Wear Indicators......................267
Turn Signals.............................105
Uconnect®
Operation.............................193
Uconnect® Settings.........................27
Uconnect® Voice Command..................205
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................377
Universal Transmitter......................120
Unleaded Gasoline........................277
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................39
Upholstery Care..........................339
Vanity Mirrors............................93
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading..........................255
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm)..........17
Vehicle Storage...........................203
Vinyl Trim..............................339
Viscosity, Engine Oil.......................317
Voice Recognition System (VR)................205
Warning Flasher, Hazard....................290
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .144
Warnings And Cautions......................6
Warranty Information......................374
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................323
Washers, Windshield.......................110
394 INDEX