DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide
Manufacturer: DODGE, Model Year: 2015, Model line: VIPER, Model: DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.GPages: 148, PDF Size: 21.7 MB
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VIPER
USER
GUIDE
15ZD-926-AAViperThird Edition User Guide
DOWNLOAD A FREE ELECTRONIC
COPY OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND
WARRANTY BOOKLET BY VISITING:
www.MOPAROWNERCONNECT.COM/OC/US/EN-US (U.S.)
www.OWNERS.MOPAR.CA/EN (CANADA)
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IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We
hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased
by visiting www.techauthority.com. Dodge and Viper are registered
trademarks of FCA US LLC. Copyright 2015 FCA US LLC.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,
you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of
the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or
Warranty Booklet by calling 1-855-778-8326 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
DRIVESRT.COM (U.S.)
DRIVESRT.CA (CANADA)
This guide has been prepared to help you
get quickly acquainted with your new SRT
and to provide a convenient reference
source for common questions. However, it
is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions,
maintenance procedures and important
safety messages, please consult your
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®
Manuals, and other Warning Labels in
your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may
apply to your vehicle. For additional
information on accessories to help
personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com
(U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your
local SRT high performance dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent
causes of accidents. Your driving ability can
be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you
are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a
friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an
accident. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your re!exes are slower, and your judgment
is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
The driver’s primary responsibility
is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result
in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury.
FCA US LLC strongly recommends
that the driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off the
road. Use of any electrical devices,
such as cellular telephones,
computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver
while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead
to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should
never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you "nd yourself unable
to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some states or provinces
prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving.
It is always the driver’s responsibility
to comply with all local laws.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC.......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING.......9VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........10SEAT BELT SYSTEMS............11SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS........12CHILD RESTRAINTS............14NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS...17FRONT SEATS................18ADJUSTABLE PEDALS...........19ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST..........20TILT STEERING COLUMN.........20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
SRT ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............21TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAMS LEVER................22HEADLIGHT SWITCH............23ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL......24LAUNCH MODE................26ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPINGSYSTEM....................27ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL(ESC)......................28MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIPSHIFT.....................29ADDING FUEL................30AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROL (ATC)...............33PA R K V I E W®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA...35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM....36YOUR RADIO.................38Uconnect®ACCESS.............38Uconnect®8.4AN...............54Uconnect®8.4AN VOICE RECOGNITIONQUICK TIPS..................67Uconnect®PHONE..............82STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . . 90DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . . 91PERFORMANCE PAGES...........93PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......94UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®).................94POWER OUTLETS..............97
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS)...................98RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)......98
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........99INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS....................99INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS...................103IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......104TIRE SERVICE KIT.............105JUMP-STARTING..............111TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....113FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......113EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....114
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........115ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........116FLUID CAPACITIES............118FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, ANDGENUINE PARTS..............118MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES......119MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES......120SRT – MAINTENANCE RECORD.....123FUSES....................124SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES....126TIRE PRESSURES.............127SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED......127WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE....129EXTERIOR BULBS.............129
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER....130FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER...................130ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED..................130PUBLICATIONS ORDERING........130REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS INTHE UNITED STATES............131
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIESBY MOPAR®.................132
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....133
INDEX.....................134
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents
precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
Yo u r n e w F C A U S L L C v e h i c l e h a s c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s t o e n h a n c e t h e d r i v e r ' s c o n t r o l u n d e r
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Yo u r n e w v e h i c l e h a s m a n y f e a t u r e s f o r t h e c o m f o r t a n d c o n v e n i e n c e o f y o u a n d y o u r
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica-
tions and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect®To u c h s c r e e n R a d i o s i f e q u i p p e d w i t h D V D p l a y e r c a p a b i l i t i e s ) . A d d i t i o n a l
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase.For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
FCA US LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for
your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen
the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasethe
risk of serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator
pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failuretoproperlyfollowfloormatinstallationormountingcancauseinterference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission gear selector.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of
FCA US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Power Door Locks
2. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Ignition Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 9
5. Identifying Your Radio pg. 38
6. Passenger Door Handle
7. Power Windows
8. Glove Compartment
9. Hazard Button
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10. Power Outlet pg. 97
11. Emergency Brake
12. Automatic Climate Control (behind gear shifter)
•AutomaticClimateControlspg.33
•AirConditioning(A/C)pg.35
•Recirculationpg.35
13. Electronic Speed Control pg. 24
14. Adjustable Pedals pg. 19
15. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 91
16. Headlight Switch pg. 23
17. Power Mirrors
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID)
(See page 99 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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4. Oil Pressure Gauge
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 103 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Locking The Doors
•Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors. The turn signal lights will flash,
and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal.
Unlocking The Doors
•Push the UNLOCK button once to unlock
the driver’s door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors.
NOTE:
The Door Unlock Indicatorwill illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster when one or
both doors are unlocked. When the door are
locked, the indicator will not illuminate.
Opening The Liftgate
•PushtheLIFTGATEbuttontwotimes
within five seconds to open the liftgate.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the
panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob.
•Toremovetheemergencykey,slidethebuttonatthebackoftheKeyFobsidewayswith
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Key Fob
1—Liftgate2—Unlock3—Lock4—Panic
GETTING STARTED
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