instrument panel DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide

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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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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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights
•Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent from the
off position for parking lightand to
the second detent for headlight.
•Rotatetheheadlightswitchto“AUTO”
for AUTO headlights.
•WhensettoAUTO,thesystemautomati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotatethedimmercontroltotheex-
treme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the
interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptoincrease
the brightness of the instrument panel
when the parking lights or headlights
are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothenextdetentpositiontofullybrightentheodometer
when the parking lights or headlights are on.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptothelastdetentpositiontoturnontheinteriorlighting.
•The touchscreen dimming is programmable through the Uconnect®system. Refer to
“Uconnect®Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual
on the DVD for further details.
Headlight Switch
1—RotateHeadlightSwitch2—RotateDimmer
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
•PushtheON/OFFbuttontoactivatethe
Speed Control.
NOTE:
CRUISEwill appear on the instrument
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
•PushtheON/OFFbuttonasecondtime
to turn the system off.
SET
With the Speed Control on, push and release
the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set,
you can increase speed by pushing the
RES+button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected
through the instrument panel settings if equipped. The speed increment shown is
dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•PushingtheRES+button once will result in a 1 MPH increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 MPH.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetoincreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PushingtheRES+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetoincreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Electronic Speed Control Switches
1—PushCancel2—PushOn/Off3—PushResume/Accel4—PushSet/Decel
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To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S.
(MPH) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 MPH decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 MPH.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PushingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypushed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
To r e s u m e a p r e v i o u s l y s e l e c t e d s e t s p e e d i n m e m o r y, p u s h t h e R E S + b u t t o n a n d r e l e a s e .
Cancel
Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set
speed memory.
Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•LeavingtheElectronicSpeedControlsystemonwhennotinuseisdangerous.You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
•ElectronicSpeedControlcanbedangerouswherethesystemcannotmaintaina
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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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
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If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
NOTE:
If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to
the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure
within 15 minutes:
1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service Kit.
2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the
sticker on the instrument panel.
3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on
the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle storage
location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle.”
(D) Drive Vehicle:
Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km)
or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire. Do not
exceed 55 mph (88 km/h).
(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop to Use Tire Service Kit” before
continuing.
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Air Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw the fitting at the end of hose
(7) onto the valve stem.
3. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicles 12 Volt power outlet.
4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar), the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt
to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:
1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit and inflate the tire to the pressure
indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening.
2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve stem
and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle.
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4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an
authorized dealer or tire service center.
5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument panel after the tire has been
repaired.
6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement.”
NOTE:
•Ifthetirebecomesover-inflated,pushtheDeflationButtontoreducethetirepressure
to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
•Whenhavingthetireserviced,advisetheauthorizeddealerorservicecenterthatthe
tire has been sealed using the Tire Service Kit.
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).
2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant
bottle.
3. Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the
bottle and dispose of it accordingly.
4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit housing.
5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns
with the hose slot in the front of the housing. Push the bottle into the housing. An
audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into place.
6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and
return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the vehicle.
NOTE:
•ThemetalendfittingfromPowerPlug(8)maygethotafteruse,soitshouldbehandled
carefully.
•FailuretoreinstallthecaponthefittingattheendoftheSealantHose(6)canresult
in sealant contacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s interior. It can also result in
sealant contacting internal Tire Service Kit components which may cause permanent
damage to the kit.
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