fuel DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G User Guide

•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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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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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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Current Power
Push and release theUPorDOWN arrow button until
“Current Power” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHTarrow button, and the current power
will be displayed.
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Fuel Economy icon is high-
lighted and the following will display:
Range To Empty (RTE)
Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bar-
graph)
Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Trip A
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow
button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in
the DID. The Trip A information will display
the following:
• Distance
• Average Speed
• Elapsed Time
Hold the RIGHTarrow button to reset all the informa-
tion.
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Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Upper Left
•None
• Compass
• Temperature
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Average Fuel
• Current Fuel
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
• Oil Pressure
• Oil Temperature •
Battery
• Coolant Temperature
Upper Right
• None
• Compass
• Temperature
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Average Fuel
• Current Fuel
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
• Oil Pressure
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CAUTION!
Check engine oil level at every fuel fill-up. Running
an engine with a low oil level can cause severe
engine damage. Engine oil level must be maintained
within the safe zone on the engine oil dipstick or
severe engine damage may occur. Refer to the “Main-
tenance Schedule” for further information.
The SRT Performance Pages include the following:
• Home
• Timers
• G-Force
• Gauges 1
• Gauges 2
• Engine
• Options The following describes each feature and its operation:Timers
When the Timers Page is selected you will be able to
select from following “Tickets”:
•
Current
Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time”
summary of performance timers.
• Last
Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run
of performance timers.
• Best
Pressing the “Best” button displays the best recorded run
of performance timers, except for braking data.
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SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4AN)
Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings,
check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast?
SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a
wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4AN
system.
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
• Show fuel prices
• Show 5 - day weather forecast
• Show extended weather
TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com-
mand.
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can
use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings,
set reminders, and more.
SiriusXM Travel Link
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .291
▫ Premium System ..................... .294
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................297
▫ 8.4L Engine ......................... .297
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................297
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............298
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......298
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................299
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................299
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................300 ▫
Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............301
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .301
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........303
 TRAILER TOWING .....................306
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................306
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground) .......................... .306
 GROUND CLEARANCE .................307
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct any other occupant to buckle their seat
belt.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. 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 win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Long periods of engine idling, especially at higher
than normal engine idle speeds, can cause exces-
sive exhaust temperatures, which can damage your
vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with
the engine running.
• Running an engine with a low oil level can cause
severe damage. Check the engine oil level at every
fuel fill-up.
Normal Starting
CAUTION!
The engine in your vehicle is designed for operation
down to 0°F (-18°C). Starting the engine below 0°F
(-18°C) coolant temperature creates a potential for
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4. Push the red ENGINE START/STOP button locatedon the instrument panel. Release the button when the
engine starts.If Engine Fails To Start
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite
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Engine START/STOP Button
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