belt DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide

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

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyour
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen
the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt
reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
•Positiontheshoulderbeltacrosstheshoulderandchestwithminimal,ifanyslackso
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack
in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedto
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
WARNING!
•In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.
Yo u a r e m o r e l i k e l y t o h i t y o u r h e a d i n a c o l l i s i o n i f y o u d o n o t w e a r y o u r s h o u l d e r
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcould
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithno
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g a i r b a g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s :
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
•AirBagWarningLight
•SteeringWheelandColumn
•InstrumentPanel
•KneeImpactBolsters
•AdvancedFrontAirBags
•SupplementalSideAirBags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
•SeatBeltPretenioners
•SeatBeltBuckleSwitch
•SeatTrackPositionSensors
•OccupantClassificationSystem
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplement-
ing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury
in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsome
that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAir
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedand
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelp
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
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•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the
light comes on again after initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenever
the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the
OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will
not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshavedeployed.Ifyouareinvolvedinanother
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•Referto“SupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)”in“ThingsToKnowBeforeStarting
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ” i n t h e O w n e r ' s M a n u a l o n t h e D V D f o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n .
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
air 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.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAir
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.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelor
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalDoor-IntegratedSideAirBagInflatable
Curtains (SABICs). The SABICs are located in the door trim below the side windows.
The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG.
•TheSABICsmayhelpreducetheriskofpartialorcompleteejectionofvehicle
occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
•SABICsaredesignedtoactivateincertainsideimpacts.TheOccupantRestraint
Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the SABIC in a particular
impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage
by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not SABICs should have deployed.
WARNING!
•RelyingontheSABICsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
SABICs work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, SABICs
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have SABICs.
•SABICsneedroomtoinflate.Donotleanagainstthedoororwindow.Situprightin
the center of the seat.
•BeingtooclosetotheSABICsduringdeploymentcouldcauseyoutobeseverely
injured or killed.
•YourvehicleisequippedwithleftandrightSupplementalDoor-IntegratedSideAir
Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The door trim below the side
windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located, should remain free
from any obstructions.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•Foradditionalinformation,refertowww.Seatcheck.orgorcall1-866-SEATCHECK.
•CanadianresidentsshouldrefertoTransportCanada’swebsiteforadditionalinforma-
tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts
•ThefrontpassengerseatingpositionisequippedwithaSwitchableAutomaticLocking
Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the
child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion-
ally, and pull it tight if necessary.
•Thereisatetherstrapanchorlocatedbehindthechildtetheraccesscoverbehindthe
passenger seat.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using
the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight
limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing
from the retractor to pass it through the
belt path of the child restraint. Do not
twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap
portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of
the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the
webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now
in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retrac-
tor. If it is locked, you should not be able
to pull out any webbing. If the retractor
is not locked, repeat the last step.
Child Tether Anchorage Access Cover
Child Tether Anchorage
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6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing the Top Tether Strap with the Vehicle Seat Belt:
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, when the child restraint is installed with the vehicle seat
belt.
Tether Anchorage Installation
There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the
passenger seat. To attach a child restraint tether strap to the anchor:
1. Move the seat 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.
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. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted,
and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerresting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely
injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
•Theadjustablepedalscanbemovedinanypositionoftheenginestart/stopbutton
(OFF/ACC/RUN).
•Theadjustablepedalswitchislocatedtotheleftsideofthesteeringcolumn.
•Pushtheswitchforwardtomovethe
pedals forward (toward the front of the
vehicle).
•Pushtheswitchrearwardtomovethe
pedals rearward (toward the driver).
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as
it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have
acollision.Alwaysadjustthepedalswhilethevehicleisparked.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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DID Selectable Menu Items
•TheDIDcanbeusedtoselectandconfigurewhichvehicleinformationisdisplayed.
To s t e p t o e a c h m a i n m e n u f e a t u r e p u s h t h e U Por DOWNbutton once for
each step. A step from the last item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list
to be displayed. The following features are in the Main menu:
•Tach•Audio
•Mph/Kmh•StoredMessages
•VehicleInfo•ScreenSetUp
•FuelEconomy•Performance
•TripA•Hibernate
•TripB
NOTE:
For features in the DID that can be reset (Average Fuel Economy), the DID prompts a
reset with a RIGHT arrow button graphic and the word RESET next to it.
Key Fob Programmable Features
The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the
ignition and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pushing 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. Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
To u n l o c k e i t h e r t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e , o r a l l d o o r s , o n t h e f i r s t p u s h o f t h e U N L O C K b u t t o n :
•Push and hold the LOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
Then, push and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
•Releasebothbuttonsatthesametime.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
To h a v e a l l o f t h e v e h i c l e d o o r s u n l o c k w h e n a n y d o o r i s o p e n e d :
•Enteryourvehicleandcloseallthedoors,andfastenyourseatbelt.
•CycletheignitionswitchbetweentheLOCKandONpositionfourtimes,endinginthe
LOCK position (do not start the engine).
•PushthepowerdoorUNLOCKswitchtounlockthedoors.Asinglechimewillindicate
that programming is complete.
Sound Horn With Lock
To t u r n t h e h o r n c h i r p o n o r o f f w h e n t h e d o o r s a r e l o c k e d :
•PushtheLOCKbuttonandPANICbuttonatthesametimeforatleastfourseconds,
but no longer than 10 seconds.
•Releasebothbuttonsatthesametime.
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–SeatBeltReminderLight
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front
passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain
on continuously. Refer to “Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in your
Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
–BrakeWarningLight
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system
reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is
at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the
light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the
brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal
pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion
of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the
Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will
turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two
seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.
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