ignition DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide

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
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
•Alwaysapplytheparkingbrakefullywhenparkedtoguardagainstvehiclemove-
ment and possible injury or damage.
•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 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.
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
1. Fully apply the parking brake.
2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
3. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
4. Push the red ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton located on the instrument panel.
Release the button when the engine
starts.
NOTE:
The engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pushed to the floor.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully apply the parking brake.
3. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
4. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL/1st Gear.
5. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
Start/Stop Button
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle
Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following
audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will
flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm:
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
•PushLOCKontheinteriorpowerdoorlockswitchwiththedriverand/orpassengerdoor
open.
•PushtheLOCKbuttonontheRemoteKeylessEntry(RKE)transmitter.
•TheVehicleSecurityLightintheinstrumentclusterwillflashfor16seconds.This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened,
the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
•Duringthe16-secondarmingperiod,ifadoorisopenedortheignitioniscycledto
ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
•Oncearmed,theVehicleSecurityAlarmdisablestheunlockswitchonthedriverdoor
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
•UsingthekeytoopentheliftgatewhiletheVehicleSecurityAlarmisarmedwillnot
trigger the theft alarm.
To Disarm:
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods:
•PushtheUNLOCKbuttonontheRemoteKeylessEntry(RKE)transmitter.
•CyclethevehicleignitionsystemoutoftheOFFposition.
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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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ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM
•Thisvehiclemaybeequippedwithanelectroniccontrolleddampeningsystem.This
system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering,
acceleration and braking.
•Thissystemallowsforastreetsuspensiondampingsettingorafirmerracesuspension
damping setting. There are two modes of operation:
STREET MODE
•Thismodewillgiveasporty,butcomfort-
able ride.
•Thismodeisdriverselectablewhenthe
vehicle is placed in STREET mode (push
the “STREET” button on the Instrument
Panel).
NOTE:
The suspension mode will lock and stay in
whatever the driver selects even when the
ignition is turned off and the car restarted.
•Thismodeisintendedforasmoother
ride on the various types of pavement
and road conditions while still providing
damping levels appropriate extreme
capabilities.
RACE MODE
•RacemodeisdriverselectablewhenthevehicleisplacedinRACEmode(pushthe
“RACE” button on the Instrument Panel).
•Thismodeisfortrackuseonlyandwillsupplymaximumgriptothetires.
•WhenRACEmodeisenabled,ashocksymbolwith“RACE”nexttoitwilllightupinthe
instrument cluster.
NOTE:
The RACE setting will provide a firmer ride.
Mode Buttons
1—RACEButton2—STREETButton
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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If the Uconnect®Phone Buttonexists on your steering wheel, you then have the
Uconnect®Phone features.
Refer to theUnderstand The Features Of Your Vehiclesection of your vehicle's Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE:
•TheUconnect®Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher.
•Mostmobilephones/devicesarecompatiblewiththeUconnect®system, howeversome mobile phones/devices may not be equipped with all of the required features toutilize all of the Uconnect®system features.
•ForUconnect®Customer Care:
•U.S.residentsvisitUconnectPhone.comorcall1-877-855-8400.
•CanadianResidentsvisitUconnectPhone.comorcall,1-800-465-2001(English)or
1-800-387-9983 (French).
Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect® System
Mobile phone pairing is the process of establishing a wireless connection between a
cellular phone and the Uconnect system.
NOTE:
•To u s e t h e U c o n n e c t®Phone feature, you first must determine if your mobile phone and
software are compatible with the Uconnect®system. Please visit UconnectPhone.com for
complete mobile phone compatibility information.
•Mobilephonepairingisnotavailablewhilethevehicleisinmotion.
•Amaximumof10mobilephonescanbepairedtotheUconnect®system.
Start Pairing Procedure On The Radio
Uconnect® 8.4AN:
1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON
position
2. Press the “Phone” button in the Menu
Bar on the touchscreen
3. Select “Settings”
4. Select “Paired Phones”
5. Select “Add device”
•Uconnect®Phone will display an “In
progress” screen while the system is
connecting.Uconnect® 8.4AN
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NOTE:
To a c c e s s h e l p , p u s h t h e U c o n n e c t®Phone buttonon the steering wheel and say
"help." Press the display or press either the Phoneor VRbutton and say
"cancel" to cancel the help session.
Incoming Text Messages
After pairing your Uconnect®system with a Bluetooth®enabled mobile device with the
Message Access Profile (MAP), the Uconnect®system can announce a new incoming text
message and read it to you over the vehicle’s audio system.
NOTE:
Only incoming text messages received during the current ignition cycle can be viewed/read.
To e n a b l e i n c o m i n g t e x t m e s s a g i n g :
iPhone®
1. Press the settings button on the mobile phone.
2. Select Bluetooth®.
•Ensure Bluetooth is enabled, and the mobile phone is paired to the Uconnect®
system.
3. Selectlocated under DEVICES next to Uconnect.
4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On.
Enable iPhone® Incoming Text Messages
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Android Devices
1. Push the Menu button on the mobile phone.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Connections.
4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On.
•Apopupwillappearaskingyoutoacceptarequestforpermissiontoconnecttoyour
messages. Select “Don’t ask again” and press OK.
NOTE:
All incoming text messages received during
the current ignition cycle will be deleted
from the Uconnect®system when the igni-
tion is turned to the Off position.
Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®)
NOTE:
Voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compatible mobile device enabled
with Bluetooth®Message Access Profile (MAP). iPhone®,andsomeothersmartphones,
may not entirely support Bluetooth®MAP. Visit UconnectPhone.com for the latest system
and device compatibility.
•Due to the extremely large number of mobile phone manufacturers, your mobile device may
not be listed. For further assistance, contact Uconnect Customer Care @ 1-877-855-8400
for U.S. residents or, 1-800-465-2001 (English) / 1-800-387-9983 (French) for Canadian
residents.
Once your Uconnect®system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system can
announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio system.
Yo u c a n r e p l y t o t h e m e s s a g e u s i n g Vo i c e R e c o g n i t i o n b y s e l e c t i n g , o r s a y i n g , o n e o f t h e
18 pre-defined messages.
Enable Android Device IncomingText Messages
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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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