key DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G Owner's Guide

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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238 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!
•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
injured seriously or fatally. 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 ve-
hicle.
• Ensure the parking brake is fully disengaged be-
fore driving. Failure to do so can lead to brake
failure, and an accident.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic
brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic
systems loses normal capability, the remaining
system will still function. However, there will
be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. You may
notice increased pedal travel during application, greater
pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential
activation of the “Brake System Warning Light.”
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e.,
repeated brake applications with the engine off) the
brakes will still function. However, the effort required to
brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required
with the power system operating.
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CAUTION!
Use care when disconnecting the remote positive
cable. It is connected to the battery and can short out
to any metal on the vehicle. Always tape or wrap the
exposed cable end to prevent electrical shorts.
Check the battery every four to six weeks to ensure that
the voltage is above 12.10 Volts. The voltage will drop
more rapidly in hot temperatures. If battery voltage
drops below 12.10 Volts, follow the battery recharge
procedure in the Service Manual.
NOTE: To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the liftgate, hood, doors, windows are completely closed. 2. Make sure that Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter is operating and that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the HOOD, LIFTGATE, and DOOR switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system
check, which follows:
Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the alarm
SET light comes on and flashes, the system is operating
properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the
system. See your authorized dealer for service.
If you plan to store the vehicle longer than 30 days, we
recommend using Hibernation Mode to conserve bat-
tery power. Refer to “Hibernation Mode” in Mainte-
nance Procedures for further information.
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Door Locks....................27, 28
Automatic Headlights ..................... .106
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................28
Auto Up Power Windows ....................30
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........132
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................132
Battery ............................ .153, 341
Charging System Light ...................153
Emergency Starting ..................... .323
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........23
Location ............................. .341
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Saving Feature (Protection) ................342
Storing Vehicle ........................ .342
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Belts, Seat ...............................87
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................345B-Pillar Location
......................... .273
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............259
Brake, Parking .......................... .255
Brake System ........................ .257, 355
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................257, 259
Fluid Check ....................... .355, 383
Master Cylinder ....................... .355
Warning Light ........................ .150
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........258
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................110
Bulb Replacement ........................ .379
Bulbs, Light .......................... .88, 377
Camera, Rear ........................... .121
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........380
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .380
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .339
Power Steering ........................ .254
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INDEX 405

Corrosion Protection...................... .359
Cruise Light ............................ .168
Cupholders ............................ .136
Customer Assistance ...................... .395
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............111
Daytime Running Lights ....................107
Dealer Service ........................... .336
Defroster, Rear Window .....................140
Defroster, Windshield .......................87
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................111
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................334
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................109
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .254
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................353
Door Ajar .............................. .157Door Ajar Light
......................... .157
Door Locks ..............................25
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................23
Door Locks, Automatic ......................27
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .123
Doors ..................................25
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .251
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........132
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................96
Electronic Brake Control System ...............259
Traction Control System ...................262
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............262
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........155
Emergency Brake ........................ .255
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INDEX 407

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .251
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................310
Headlights Automatic ........................... .106
Delay ............................... .106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........109
Lights On Reminder .....................107
On With Wipers .....................106, 114
Passing ............................. .109
Switch .............................. .105
Time Delay ........................... .106
Head Restraints ......................... .102
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .109
Holder, Cup ............................ .136
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............123
Hood Release ........................... .103Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.....................358
Illuminated Entry ..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................14
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................92
Instrument Cluster ..............145, 152, 156, 167
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............144
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............363
Interior Appearance Care ....................361
Interior Lights .......................... .109
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............111
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .323
KeyFob.................................11 Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters .........16
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
410 INDEX

Key-In Reminder..........................13
Keyless Entry System .....................11,20
Keyless Go ...............................11
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............108
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................36
Latches .................................88
Hood ............................... .103
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .297
Leaks, Fluid ..............................88
Life Of Tires ............................ .287
Liftgate .................................31
Light Bulbs ..............................88
Lights .............................. .88, 105
AirBag .........................68, 87, 149
Anti-Lock ............................ .261
Automatic Headlights ....................106 Brake Warning
........................ .150
Bulb Replacement ....................377, 379
Cruise .............................. .168
Daytime Running ...................... .107
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............108, 109
Engine Temperature Warning ...............152
Exterior ...............................88
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................310
Headlights ........................... .105
Headlights On Reminder ..................107
Headlights On With Wipers .............106, 114
Headlight Switch ...................... .105
High Beam ........................... .109
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............109
Illuminated Entry ........................19
Instrument Cluster ..................... .105
Intensity Control ........................110
Interior ............................. .109
Lights On Reminder .....................107
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INDEX 411

Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........274
Power Brakes .............................. .257
Door Locks ............................26
Mirrors ...............................96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........132
Steering .......................... .253, 254
Windows ..............................28
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............43
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................43
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .281
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........352
Radio Antenna .......................... .206
Radio Operation ......................... .206
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................203
Rear Camera ........................... .121Rear Liftgate
.............................31
Rear Window Defroster .....................140
Rear Window Features .....................140
Reclining Front Seats .......................99
Recorder, Event Data .......................71
Recreational Towing ...................... .306
Reformulated Gasoline .....................297
Refrigerant ............................. .344
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .107
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................20
FCC General Information ..................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters .........16
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........204
Replacement Keys .........................15
Replacement Parts ........................ .336
414 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure.....................41
Seats ...................................98
Adjustment ........................ .98, 100
Reclining ..............................99
Security Alarm ........................ .17, 152
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............381
Selection Of Oil ......................... .338
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................16
Key Programming .......................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14
Sentry Key Replacement .....................15
Service Assistance ........................ .395
Service Contract ......................... .397
Service Manuals ......................... .400
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .244
Shift Speeds ......................... .241, 244
Shoulder Belts ............................36
Signals, Turn ...................... .88, 108, 167Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
...................290
Spare Tire .......................... .284, 285
Spark Plugs ............................ .381
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................117
Starting ............................... .238
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................323
Engine Fails To Start .....................240
Starting And Operating .....................238
Starting Procedures ....................... .238
Steering Column Controls ...................... .108
Power ........................... .253, 254
Tilt Column ...........................114
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .374
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .213
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .327
416 INDEX

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets ..........................83
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .286
Turn Signals ......................... .108, 167
Uconnect Operation ............................ .203
Uconnect Settings ..........................28
Uconnect Voice Command ...................215
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................401
Universal Transmitter ..................... .123
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .297
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................41
Upholstery Care ......................... .362
Vanity Mirrors ............................97
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6Vehicle Loading
......................... .274
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........17
Vehicle Storage ....................... .213, 374
Vinyl Trim ............................. .362
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................339, 380
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................215
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................310
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .398
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .346
Washers, Windshield ....................113,346
Washing Vehicle ......................... .359
Water Driving Through ....................... .251
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................360
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................360
418 INDEX