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User Manual

For 2017 DODGE VIPER.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS7
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS8
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE9
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS11
    • Keyless Push Button Ignition11
    • Key Fob11
    • Ignition Or Accessory On Message12
    • General Information14
  • SENTRY KEY14
    • Replacement Key Fobs15
    • Customer Key Fob Programming15
    • General Information16
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM16
    • Rearming Of The System16
    • To Arm The System16
      • Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed17
    • To Disarm The System17
      • Tamper Alert18
      • Electronic Immobilization System18
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY18
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY19
    • To Unlock The Doors19
      • Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/Both Doors First19
      • Flash Lights With Lock19
      • Unlock On 1st Press19
      • Autolock20
    • To Lock The Doors20
      • Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock20
    • To Unlatch The Liftgate20
    • Using The Panic Alarm20
    • Programming Additional Key Fobs20
    • Key Fob Battery Replacement21
    • General Information22
  • DOOR LOCKS23
    • Power Door Locks23
      • Automatic Door Locks24
      • Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit24
      • Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming24
  • WINDOWS25
    • Power Windows25
    • Auto-Down Feature25
    • Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection26
    • Reset Auto-Up26
  • LIFTGATE27
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS28
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features28
    • Important Safety Precautions28
    • Seat Belt Systems29
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)30
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts31
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions33
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure35
      • Seat Belt Extender35
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women36
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner36
      • Energy Management Feature36
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)37
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)39
      • Air Bag System Components39
      • Air Bag Warning Light39
      • Front Air Bags41
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features41
      • Front Air Bag Operation43
      • Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat44
      • Knee Impact Bolsters53
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags53
      • Air Bag System Components55
      • If A Deployment Occurs56
      • Enhanced Accident Response System57
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure57
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System57
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)58
    • Child Restraints59
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles60
      • Infant And Child Restraints61
      • Older Children And Child Restraints61
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats62
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt63
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle64
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)65
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage66
    • Transporting Pets68
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS68
  • SAFETY TIPS70
    • Transporting Passengers70
    • Exhaust Gas70
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle71
      • Seat Belts71
      • Air Bag Warning Light71
      • Defroster71
      • Floor Mat Safety Information71
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle73
      • Tires73
      • Lights73
      • Door Latches73
      • Fluid Leaks73
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE75
  • MIRRORS77
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror77
    • Outside Mirrors80
    • Power Mirrors80
    • Vanity Mirror81
  • SEATS81
    • Manual Seats82
      • Forward And Rearward Adjustment82
      • Seat Height Adjustment82
      • Recliner Adjustment83
    • Power Seats84
      • Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward84
      • Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down84
      • Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward84
    • Non-Adjustable Head Restraints85
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD86
  • LIGHTS88
    • Headlight Switch88
    • Automatic Headlights88
    • Headlights On With Wipers88
    • Headlight Time Delay89
    • Daytime Running Lights89
    • Lights-On Reminder89
    • Multifunction Lever90
    • Turn Signals90
    • High/Low Beam Switch90
    • Flash-To-Pass91
    • Interior Lights91
      • Dimmer Controls91
      • Interior Light Control92
      • Interior Light Defeat (OFF)92
      • Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)92
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS92
    • Intermittent Wiper System93
    • Wiper Operation93
    • Mist Feature93
    • Windshield Washers94
    • Headlights On With Wipers94
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN95
  • ADJUSTABLE PEDALS95
    • Adjustable Foot Rest96
  • SPEED CONTROL97
    • To Activate98
    • To Set A Desired Speed98
    • To Deactivate98
    • To Resume Speed99
    • To Vary The Speed Setting99
    • To Accelerate For Passing100
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA100
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED102
    • Before You Begin Programming HomeLink102
    • Programming A Rolling Code102
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)104
    • Programming A Non-Rolling Code104
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)105
    • Canadian/Gate Operator Programming105
      • Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)106
    • Using HomeLink106
    • Security106
    • Troubleshooting Tips107
    • General Information107
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS108
    • Auxiliary Jumper Harness110
  • CUPHOLDERS — IF EQUIPPED111
  • STORAGE112
    • Glove Compartment112
    • Console Features113
    • Door Storage114
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES115
    • Rear Window Defroster115
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL117
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES119
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER120
    • Instrument Cluster Descriptions121
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS121
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights122
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light122
      • Air Bag Warning Light122
      • Brake Warning Light123
      • Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped125
      • Engine Temperature Warning Light125
      • Battery Charge Warning Light126
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light126
      • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light127
      • Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped128
      • Oil Temperature Warning Light128
      • Door Open Warning Light128
      • Trunk Open Warning Light129
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights129
      • Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)129
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped131
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped132
      • Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped132
      • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped132
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light133
      • Low Fuel Indicator Light135
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light135
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights136
      • Park/Headlight On Indicator Light136
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights136
      • Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped137
    • White Telltale Indicator Lights137
      • Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light137
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Lights138
      • High Beam Indicator Light138
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY139
    • Instrument Cluster Display Controls139
    • Instrument Cluster Display Messages141
    • Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items142
      • Tachometer142
      • MPH To km/h142
      • Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)143
      • Fuel Economy144
      • Trip A144
      • Trip B — If Equipped144
      • Audio145
      • Stored Messages145
      • Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items145
      • SRT Performance146
      • Diagnostic Codes147
      • Vehicle Hibernation147
  • CYBERSECURITY148
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS150
    • Buttons On The Faceplate151
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen151
    • Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings — Uconnect 8.4 NAV System Settings151
      • Display152
      • Voice154
      • Clock155
      • Safety & Driving Assistance — If Equipped156
      • Lights156
      • Doors & Locks157
      • Engine Off Options159
      • Audio160
      • Phone/Bluetooth161
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped162
      • Restore Settings163
      • Clear Personal Data164
      • System Information164
    • SRT Performance Pages165
      • Timers166
      • G-Force167
      • Gauges 1167
      • Gauges 2167
      • Engine168
      • Options168
  • UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED168
  • IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED168
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS169
    • Radio Operation170
  • RADIO ANTENNA170
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES170
    • General Information170
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS171
    • Overview172
      • Control Descriptions173
      • Climate Control Functions177
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped178
      • Automatic Operation178
      • Manual Operation Override179
    • Operating Tips179
      • Summer Operation179
      • Winter Operation179
      • Vacation/Storage179
      • Window Fogging180
      • Outside Air Intake180
      • A/C Air Filter180
      • Operating Tips Chart181
  • PERSONALIZED MENU BAR182
  • UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS182
    • Introducing Uconnect182
    • Get Started182
    • Basic Voice Commands184
    • Radio185
    • Media186
    • Phone187
    • Voice Text Reply188
    • Climate (8.4 NAV)189
    • Navigation (8.4 NAV)190
    • Uconnect Access (8.4 NAV)191
    • Vehicle Health Alert191
    • Register (8.4 NAV)192
    • Mobile App (8.4 NAV)193
    • Voice Texting (8.4 NAV)194
    • Yelp (8.4 NAV)195
    • SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4 NAV)195
    • Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped196
    • Do Not Disturb196
    • General Information197
    • Additional Information197
• STARTING AND OPERATING199
  • STARTING PROCEDURES202
    • Normal Starting202
    • If Engine Fails To Start203
    • After Starting204
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION204
    • Shifting205
    • Recommended Shift Speeds207
    • Skip Shift Indicator Light207
  • STREET/RACE MODE — IF EQUIPPED208
  • LAUNCH MODE208
  • TRACK USE210
    • Guidelines For Track Use210
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES211
    • Acceleration211
    • Traction211
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER211
    • Flowing/Rising Water212
    • Shallow Standing Water212
  • POWER STEERING213
    • Power Steering Fluid Check214
  • PARKING BRAKE214
  • BRAKE SYSTEM216
    • Brake Pad Break-In216
      • Safe Operating Tips216
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM217
    • Anti-Lock Brake System217
      • Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light219
    • Traction Control System (TCS)219
    • Electronic Stability Control219
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Operating Modes220
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION223
    • Tire Markings223
      • Tire Sizing Chart224
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)226
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions227
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure228
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location228
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard229
      • Loading230
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION233
    • Tire Pressure233
      • Safety233
      • Fuel Economy233
      • Tread Wear234
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability234
    • Tire Inflation Pressures234
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation235
    • Radial Ply Tires235
    • Tire Types236
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped236
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped236
      • Snow Tires236
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped236
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped237
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped237
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped237
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped238
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped238
    • Tire Spinning239
    • Tread Wear Indicators239
    • Life Of Tire240
    • Replacement Tires240
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)241
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS242
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES242
    • Treadwear243
    • Traction Grades243
    • Temperature Grades243
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)244
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings246
    • Service TPMS Warning247
    • TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped247
    • General Information248
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS248
    • 8.4L Engine248
    • Reformulated Gasoline249
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends249
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles249
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications250
    • MMT In Gasoline250
    • Materials Added To Fuel250
    • Fuel System Cautions251
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings251
  • ADDING FUEL252
    • Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release253
  • TRAILER TOWING256
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)256
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)256
  • GROUND CLEARANCE256
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES257
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER258
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS258
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS259
    • Torque Specifications259
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED260
    • Description260
    • Tire Service Kit Storage261
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation261
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses262
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions262
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit264
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:264
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:264
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:265
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:267
      • (E) After Driving:267
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:268
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES269
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE272
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE272
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)273
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)273
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE275
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L277
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)278
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity278
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS279
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS280
  • DEALER SERVICE280
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES281
    • Engine Oil281
      • Checking Oil Level281
      • Change Engine Oil282
      • Engine Oil Selection282
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 8.4L282
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil282
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters283
    • Engine Oil Filter283
      • Engine Oil Filter Selection283
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter283
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection283
    • Maintenance-Free Battery284
    • Hibernation Mode285
      • To Activate Hibernation Mode286
      • To Deactivate Hibernation Mode286
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance286
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling287
    • Body Lubrication287
    • Wiper Blades287
    • Adding Washer Fluid288
    • Exhaust System288
    • Cooling System290
      • Coolant Checks290
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill290
      • Selection Of Coolant290
      • Adding Coolant291
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap292
      • Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant293
      • Coolant Level293
      • Points To Remember293
    • Brake System294
      • Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check294
      • Change Brake Fluid296
    • Manual Transmission296
      • Transmission Fluid Level Check296
      • Change Transmission Fluid296
    • Hydraulic Clutch296
      • Master Cylinder — Clutch Fluid Level Check296
    • Rear Axle297
      • Axle Lubricant Level Check297
      • Change Axle Lubricant297
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion297
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion297
      • Washing297
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care298
      • Interior Care299
      • Leather Or Vinyl Seat/Trim Care And Cleaning300
      • Glass Surfaces300
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses301
      • Seat Belt Maintenance301
      • Aero Group (Front Splitter) — If Equipped301
      • Rear Wing — If Equipped303
      • Carbon Fiber — If Equipped303
  • FUSES304
    • Power Distribution Center304
  • VEHICLE STORAGE309
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS311
  • BULB REPLACEMENT312
    • Front Headlamp, Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp312
    • Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp312
    • Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp312
    • Rear Turn Signal Lamp312
    • Backup Lamps312
  • FLUID CAPACITIES313
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS314
    • Engine314
    • Chassis316
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES317
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES318
    • MAINTENANCE CHART319
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE323
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE324
    • Prepare For The Appointment324
    • Prepare A List324
    • Be Reasonable With Requests324
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE324
    • FCA US LLC Customer Center325
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center325
    • In Mexico Contact325
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)325
    • Service Contract326
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION326
  • MOPAR PARTS327
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS327
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.327
    • In Canada327
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS327
• INDEX329