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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............................55
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................87
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................117
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, various customer oriented documents. Y
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on a stamped plate at the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible th
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ..................12 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................17 ▫ Ignition Key ..........................12 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13 ▫ To Unlock The Trunk/Liftgate .............18 ▫ Power Accessory Delay Feature ............14 ▫ Panic Alarm ..........................18 Door Locks ............................14 ▫ To Use The Panic Alarm ...............
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System ......21 ▫ Wind Buffeting ........................29 ▫ Entering The Trunk/Liftgate With The System Occupant Restraints ......................29 Armed ..............................23 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................30 ▫ Security System Disarm ..................23 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System ▫ Tamper Alert .........................24 (BeltAlert) ...........................33 Trunk
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ..............................53 Vehicle ..............................54 2
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Positions
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turn the switch to one of the four illustrated positions. It may be difficult to turn the key from the OFF/LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left 2 and right while turning the key until it turns easily. To start the vehicle fully apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor, place the gear selector in NEUTRAL, move the key to the ON position, and pre
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Accessory Delay Feature Electronic Locking/Unlocking The Power Accessory Delay feature provides the cus- This vehicle is equipped with a virtual lock system. If the tomer with the ability to operate the power windows, vehicle is virtually locked, then the Outside door handle and the radio for 2 minutes after the ignition switch is is ignored. There is a door lock/unlock switch on each turned off. If the key is removed from the ignition and the
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Mechanical Release The driver’s door can be opened mechanically by insert- ing your key into the lock located on the underside of the door panel, beneath the outside mirror. 2 Power Door Lock Switch Mechanical Door Lock
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the The doors will lock automatically from outside the ve- programming and that the feature was toggled ON/OFF. hicle when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour with This feature can also be disabled at the dealership if the ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed in desired. the odometer will disappear. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY NOTE: If the vehicle is moving faster than 5 MPH,
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Unlock the Doors: 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button. The front and rear park/turn signal lights will blink once 3. Release both buttons. to indicate that only the driver’s door is unlocked. When 2 the unlock button is pressed twice, if pressed within 5 The park and tail lights will blink twice to acknowledge secon
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock the Doors: To Unlock the Trunk/Liftgate: Press and hold the trunk/liftgate button on the transmit- NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce- ter to unlatch the trunk/liftgate. The front and rear dure described above. park/turn signal lights will blink 3 times. Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter. Panic Alarm The horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns o
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Program Transmitters: been successfully programmed. A chime will sound This feature allows you to program transmitters in case when the 30 seconds is over, or if you turn the ignition one is lost or an extra transmitter(s) is desired. Up to 4 switch OFF. transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle. To 2 4. You must repeat step 3 for all new transmitters that program another transmitter follow these steps: will be used with this vehicle (up to
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Service 2. Remove and replace the batteries. The replacement battery number is 2016. This is a generic 3. Reassemble the transmitter case and test operation. battery, readily available at local retail stores. NOTE: If the transmitter is operated more than 255 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a coin or similar times out of range of the vehicle (23 feet or 7 meters) or object. when the vehicle battery is dead, it may become
