User Manual Dodge 2009 Viper sedan 2009 DODGE VIPER

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User Manual

For 2009 DODGE VIPER.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
    • Ignition Key Removal14
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder15
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM15
    • Rearming of the System15
    • To Arm the System15
    • To Disarm the System18
    • Electronic Immobilization System - Canada Only19
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM19
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)20
    • To Unlock the Doors20
    • To Lock the Doors22
    • To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate23
    • Using The Panic Alarm23
    • Programming Additional Transmitters24
    • Battery Replacement25
    • General Information26
  • DOOR LOCKS27
    • Manual Door Lock28
    • Power Door Locks28
  • WINDOWS30
    • Power Windows30
    • Auto Down Feature32
    • Wind Buffeting32
  • LIFTGATE - COUPE MODELS ONLY32
  • TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY34
  • TRUNK SAFETY WARNING - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY34
    • Trunk Emergency Release35
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS35
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts36
    • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure41
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)41
    • Automatic Locking Mode42
    • Seat Belts and Pregnant Women43
    • Seat Belt Extender43
    • Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag44
    • Child Restraint55
  • BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS61
  • SAFETY TIPS62
    • Exhaust System62
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle63
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle64
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE65
  • CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED67
    • To Lower the Top67
    • To Raise the Top68
    • Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation - If Equipped71
    • Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Storage76
  • MIRRORS79
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror79
    • Outside Mirrors79
    • Power Mirrors80
  • SEATS81
    • Manual Seat Adjustments81
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD83
  • LIGHTS85
    • Exterior and Interior Lighting Control85
    • Headlights and Parking Lights85
    • Headlight Time Delay85
    • Daytime Running Lights86
    • Lights-On Reminder86
    • Battery Saver Feature - Exterior Lights86
    • Fog Lights86
    • Turn Signals87
    • High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch88
    • Flash-to-Pass88
    • Interior Lights88
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS91
    • Intermittent Wiper System92
    • Mist Feature92
    • Windshield Washers93
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN93
  • ADJUSTABLE PEDALS94
    • Adjustable Foot Rest96
  • CONSOLE FEATURES96
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES96
    • Electric Rear Window Defroster97
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL99
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES101
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION102
    • Speedometer102
    • Message Center103
    • Gauges and Indicator Lights109
  • SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK112
    • Clock Setting Procedure112
  • SALES CODE RAH - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS113
    • Radio Operation113
    • CD Player Operation117
    • CD/DVD Changer Operation118
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files119
    • Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)121
  • SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED122
    • System Activation123
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)123
    • Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH, REV and RBK Radios124
    • Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios124
    • Selecting a Channel124
    • Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels125
    • Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped)125
    • PTY (SCAN) Button125
    • PTY (SEEK) Button126
    • Satellite Antenna126
    • Reception Quality126
  • RADIO ANTENNA126
  • CD/DVD MAINTENANCE126
  • RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES127
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS127
    • Air Conditioning and Heating System128
    • Operating Tips131
• STARTING AND OPERATING133
  • STARTING PROCEDURES136
    • Normal Starting137
    • If Engine Fails to Start138
    • After Starting139
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION139
    • Recommended Shift Speeds141
    • Skip Shift Indicator Light141
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES143
    • Acceleration143
    • Traction143
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER144
    • Flowing/Rising Water144
    • Shallow Standing Water144
  • POWER STEERING146
    • Power Steering Fluid Check146
  • PARKING BRAKE147
  • BRAKE SYSTEM148
    • Brake Pad Break-In149
    • Anti-Lock Brake System150
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION153
    • Tire Markings153
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)157
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure158
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION162
    • Tire Pressure162
    • Tire Inflation Pressures163
    • Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation164
    • Radial Ply Tires165
    • Tire Spinning166
    • Tread Wear Indicators166
    • Life of Tire167
    • Replacement Tires168
    • Tire Storage169
  • TIRE CHAINS169
  • SNOW TIRES169
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS169
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)171
    • Low Tire Indicator171
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS172
    • 8.4L Engine172
    • Reformulated Gasoline173
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends173
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles174
    • MMT In Gasoline174
    • Materials Added to Fuel175
    • Fuel System Cautions175
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings176
  • ADDING FUEL177
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)177
  • TRAILER TOWING178
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)178
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)178
  • GROUND CLEARANCE179
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES181
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER182
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS182
  • TIREFIT KIT183
    • TIREFIT Storage184
    • TIREFIT Usage Precautions184
    • TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation187
    • Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT188
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES194
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE197
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE198
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE199
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 8.4L201
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)202
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS203
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS204
  • DEALER SERVICE205
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES205
    • Engine Oil205
    • Engine Oil Filter208
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter208
    • Maintenance-Free Battery209
    • Battery Save Feature212
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance213
    • Body Lubrication214
    • Windshield Wiper Blades215
    • Adding Washer Fluid215
    • Exhaust System216
    • Cooling System218
    • Brake System224
    • Manual Transmission226
    • Hydraulic Clutch226
    • Rear Axle228
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion228
  • FUSES232
    • Power Distribution Center232
    • Mini-Power Distribution Center235
  • VEHICLE STORAGE236
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS238
  • BULB REPLACEMENT239
    • Auxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side Marker Light239
    • High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)240
    • Front Fog Light241
    • Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light242
    • Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light (Coupe Models)243
    • Backup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light244
    • License Light247
  • FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES248
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS249
    • Engine249
    • Chassis250
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES251
  • EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE252
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES252
    • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE B255
    • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A265
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE271
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE273
    • Prepare For The Appointment273
    • Prepare A List273
    • Be Reasonable With Requests273
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE273
    • Chrysler LLC Customer Center274
    • Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center274
    • In Mexico contact274
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)275
    • Service Contract275
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)276
  • MOPAR PARTS276
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS276
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C276
    • In Canada277
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS277
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES278
    • Treadwear279
    • Traction Grades279
    • Temperature Grades279
• INDEX281