DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G Owners Manual

Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or
park lights are left on, the high beam indicator light will remain illuminated, and a chime
will sound.4
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful
information by pushing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The DID consists of the following:
•
Tachometer
• MPH/KMH
• Vehicle Information
• Fuel Economy
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Performance
• Diagnostics
Driver Information Display (DID)
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•Hibernation
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel: •
UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and sub-
menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio,
Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu and
submenus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Au-
dio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
DID Steering Wheels Controls
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•RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to
access/select the information screens or sub-
menu screens of a main menu item. Push and
hold the RIGHTarrow button for two seconds
to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
• LEFT Arrow Button
Push and release the LEFTarrow button to
return to the main menu from an info screen or
submenu item.
NOTE: Pushing any arrow will override the DID “pop
up” messages and return you to the menu screen.DID Display
DID Display
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The DID display is located in the center portion of the
instrument cluster and consists of the following sections:
1. Main Screen — The inner ring of the display willilluminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for
non critical warnings, red for critical warnings, and
white for on demand information.
2. Audio / Phone Information and Sub-menu Informa- tion — Whenever there are sub-menus available, the
position within the sub-menus is shown here.
3. Reconfigurable Telltales/Information
4. Telltales/Indicators 5. Selectable Information (Tach, Mph/Kmh, Vehicle Info,
Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages,
Screen Setup, Performance, Diagnostics, Hibernation)
6. Suspension Status — The suspension status icon will illuminate in this area. Refer to “Starting And Operat-
ing” for further information.
7. ESC Status — The ESC status icon will illuminate in this area. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
8. Launch Control status when launch control mode is entered. Refer to “Launch Mode” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
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The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displays “pop up”
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the “Messages” main menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an “i” will be displayed in
the DID’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out”
and “Low Tire Pressure.” NOTE:
Pushing the LEFT arrow button will override the
DID “pop up” messages and return you to the menu
screen.
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are “Turn Signal On” (if a turn signal
is left on) and “Lights On” (if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On.”
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Driver Information Display (DID) Messages
•Front Seat Belts Unbuckled
• Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seat Belt Unbuckled
• Key Fob Battery Low
• Service Air Bag System
• ESC Status (ESC OFF, ESC ON, ESC SPORT, ESC
TRACK, RAIN MODE) — Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
• Oil Pressure Low
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control •
Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire Pressure Warnings
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Brake Wear
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
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•Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
• Service Air Bag System
• Service Air Bag Warning Light
• Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seat Belt Unbuckled
• Front Seat Belts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Park Brake EngagedDID Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the
DID.
Tachometer
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Tachometer icon is highlighted
in the DID. Push and release the RIGHTarrow
button to change the display between full
tachometer or tachometer with digital speedometer.
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MPH To km/h
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow button
until the MPH to km/h icon is highlighted in the
DID. Push and release the OKbutton to change
the display between MPH or km/h.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted
in the DID. Push and release the RIGHTarrow
button to display the following information
submenus: Tire Pressure
Push and release the
UPorDOWN arrow button until
“Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button, and one of the follow-
ing will be displayed:
• If tire pressure is OKfor all tires a vehicle ICON is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of
the ICON.
• If one or more tires have low pressure, the tire pressure
values in each corner of the ICON with the pressure
value of the low tire displayed in a different color than
the other tire pressure value.
• If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service
Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Push and release the LEFTarrow button to return
to the main menu.
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Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
under “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Coolant Temperature
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow button until
“Coolant Temperature” is highlighted in the DID. Push
and release the RIGHTarrow button, and the coolant
temperature will be displayed.
Oil Temperature
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
“Oil Temperature” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button, and the oil temperature
will be displayed. Engine Hours
Push and release the
UPorDOWN arrow button until
“Engine Hours” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button, and the engine hours
will be displayed.
Intake Air Temp.
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
“Intake Air Temp.” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button, and the intake air
temperature will be displayed.
Current Torque
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
“Current Torque” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button, and the current torque
will be displayed.
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