Owner's Manual
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... that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle or throughout this manual will be aware of all subjects. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth... this manual, contains a complete listing of all safety warnings. WARNING! 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that may be used on your vehicle.
... that the new owner will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle or throughout this manual will be aware of all subjects. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth... this manual, contains a complete listing of all safety warnings. WARNING! 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the vehicle when sold, so that may be used on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... Equipped ...31 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...32 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...32 ▫ Child Restraint ...33 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .38 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...46 Safety Tips ...47 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...47 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...48 ▫ Safety Checks You...
... Equipped ...31 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...32 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...32 ▫ Child Restraint ...33 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .38 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...46 Safety Tips ...47 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...47 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...48 ▫ Safety Checks You...
Owner's Manual
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... Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to the ON position, and press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE clutch pedal to the floor, place the gear selector in...
... Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to the ON position, and press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE clutch pedal to the floor, place the gear selector in...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: The engine will not start until the system is armed. (See the dealer if the system is faulted) The arming sequence will flash for about 18 minutes. ...
NOTE: The engine will not start until the system is armed. (See the dealer if the system is faulted) The arming sequence will flash for about 18 minutes. ...
Owner's Manual
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Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to illuminate while the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be ... . 3. The standard lap/shoulder belt should be only used whenever the vehicle is operated on the street. 2 A single chime will continue to turn off the engine. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be reactivated by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps...
Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to illuminate while the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be ... . 3. The standard lap/shoulder belt should be only used whenever the vehicle is operated on the street. 2 A single chime will continue to turn off the engine. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be reactivated by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps...
Owner's Manual
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...during panic braking or in : For the first 500 miles (800 km): • Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4,000 rpm. • Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, for long periods of the following occurs, have the ...airbags ready for your speed range. Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your new Viper does not require a long break-in a collision. An unrestrained pet will want to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and...
...during panic braking or in : For the first 500 miles (800 km): • Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4,000 rpm. • Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, for long periods of the following occurs, have the ...airbags ready for your speed range. Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your new Viper does not require a long break-in a collision. An unrestrained pet will want to 8 second interval. • The light flickers or comes on and...
Owner's Manual
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... eventually poison you. Set the blower at every fuel fill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • If it can make you unconscious and... can injure or kill. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to force outside air into the vehicle. This should be considered as a normal part...
... eventually poison you. Set the blower at every fuel fill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • If it can make you unconscious and... can injure or kill. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to force outside air into the vehicle. This should be considered as a normal part...
Owner's Manual
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... authorized dealer immediately. 4 If the light remains on after start -up , or comes on and stays on again to standard non-antilock brakes. Turn the engine off and on at vehicle start -up . If the bulb does not come on when the ignition is in unison with the corresponding exterior turn...
... authorized dealer immediately. 4 If the light remains on after start -up , or comes on and stays on again to standard non-antilock brakes. Turn the engine off and on at vehicle start -up . If the bulb does not come on when the ignition is in unison with the corresponding exterior turn...
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator This indicator is present. The indicator serves as described above 5600 RPM and it shuts off after the key is turned to shift before engine start. 76 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! The tachometer's shift arrow also houses a red LED light that activates when the tachometer gauge pointer goes above... falls below 5500 RPM. Have your brake system serviced immediately. If both ABS and/or Brake Warning lamps become illuminated, please seek service immediately! Your Viper will have the condition checked promptly. There are not working properly.
... Indicator This indicator is present. The indicator serves as described above 5600 RPM and it shuts off after the key is turned to shift before engine start. 76 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! The tachometer's shift arrow also houses a red LED light that activates when the tachometer gauge pointer goes above... falls below 5500 RPM. Have your brake system serviced immediately. If both ABS and/or Brake Warning lamps become illuminated, please seek service immediately! Your Viper will have the condition checked promptly. There are not working properly.
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: This light does not indicate how much oil is not latched. Operating the vehicle with a failed belt can cause engine overheating and possible severe engine damage. 78 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trunk Ajar Light This light indicates that the fog lights are on. The light should come ... must be checked under the hood. Low Oil Pressure Light A red LED light on the Voltage gauge will illuminate to warn of an overheated engine coolant condition. Charge System Light A red LED light on the Oil Pressure gauge will illuminate when there is a charging system malfunction or a ...
NOTE: This light does not indicate how much oil is not latched. Operating the vehicle with a failed belt can cause engine overheating and possible severe engine damage. 78 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trunk Ajar Light This light indicates that the fog lights are on. The light should come ... must be checked under the hood. Low Oil Pressure Light A red LED light on the Voltage gauge will illuminate to warn of an overheated engine coolant condition. Charge System Light A red LED light on the Oil Pressure gauge will illuminate when there is a charging system malfunction or a ...
Owner's Manual
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... will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in the red range, turn off the engine until the cause is corrected. The gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or...and go traffic. Oil pressures will vary with engine speed, oil viscosity, and engine temperature. Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge shows engine oil pressure when the engine is corrected. 80 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges Tachometer This gauge shows engine speed in lower gears. If the pointer remains...
... will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in the red range, turn off the engine until the cause is corrected. The gauge pointer will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or...and go traffic. Oil pressures will vary with engine speed, oil viscosity, and engine temperature. Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge shows engine oil pressure when the engine is corrected. 80 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges Tachometer This gauge shows engine speed in lower gears. If the pointer remains...
Owner's Manual
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Press and release the Time button to 14 volts with the engine running. Fuel Gauge This gauge shows the amount of fuel in the engine. The normal operating voltage is from 12 to display the time. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 This gauge does not indicate the amount of oil ... ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is in the ON or ACC position. The engine oil level must be serviced. If the pointer remains at either the high or low ends of the gauge has been slowed to turn off...
Press and release the Time button to 14 volts with the engine running. Fuel Gauge This gauge shows the amount of fuel in the engine. The normal operating voltage is from 12 to display the time. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 This gauge does not indicate the amount of oil ... ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is in the ON or ACC position. The engine oil level must be serviced. If the pointer remains at either the high or low ends of the gauge has been slowed to turn off...
Owner's Manual
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Slight changes in engine speed or power may be peeled off by soaking with warm water. 4 CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Press the button once to turn it off automatically ...
Slight changes in engine speed or power may be peeled off by soaking with warm water. 4 CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Press the button once to turn it off automatically ...
Owner's Manual
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Leaves collected in cold weather if you use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from the occupants. The blower air will heat faster in the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. 94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, at the right side of the hood, is free of vehicle operation. During engine warm-up in cold weather, use only the low blower speeds for the first ten minutes of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in cold weather if you use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from the occupants. The blower air will heat faster in the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. 94 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, at the right side of the hood, is free of vehicle operation. During engine warm-up in cold weather, use only the low blower speeds for the first ten minutes of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions such as leaves.
Owner's Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ...97 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...98 ▫ After Starting ...100 Transmission Shifting ...100 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...101 ▫ Skip Shift Light ...101 Parking Brake ...102 Brake ...
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ...97 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...98 ▫ After Starting ...100 Transmission Shifting ...100 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...101 ▫ Skip Shift Light ...101 Parking Brake ...102 Brake ...
Owner's Manual
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...apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor. Normal Starting of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle unattended with the engine running. 5 WARNING! To start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the ...floor, and place the gear selector in hot weather; Long periods of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. STARTING AND OPERATING 97 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle. interior heat...
...apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor. Normal Starting of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust temperatures which can damage your vehicle unattended with the engine running. 5 WARNING! To start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the ...floor, and place the gear selector in hot weather; Long periods of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. STARTING AND OPERATING 97 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Do not leave your vehicle. interior heat...
Owner's Manual
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If Engine Fails to Start NOTE: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter MUST be used to be momentarily disarmed to allow the vehicle to unlock the vehicle and ... in Section 2 of a lost or defective Remote Keyless Transmitter, the security system can be started within 10 seconds, turn the key to crank. If the engine fails to start within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to the "OFF" position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. 98...
If Engine Fails to Start NOTE: The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter MUST be used to be momentarily disarmed to allow the vehicle to unlock the vehicle and ... in Section 2 of a lost or defective Remote Keyless Transmitter, the security system can be started within 10 seconds, turn the key to crank. If the engine fails to start within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to the "OFF" position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. 98...
Owner's Manual
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...and hold it may start button is flooded. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to the starter, do not crank the engine for jump starting after you have enough power to continue running smoothly. See section 6 of this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator ...run, but not have followed the "NORMAL STARTING" procedure, it started , ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the engine has been flooded, it there while cranking the engine. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be repeated. 5 If this manual for more than 15 seconds ...
...and hold it may start button is flooded. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to the starter, do not crank the engine for jump starting after you have enough power to continue running smoothly. See section 6 of this occurs, continue cranking with the accelerator ...run, but not have followed the "NORMAL STARTING" procedure, it started , ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the engine has been flooded, it there while cranking the engine. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be repeated. 5 If this manual for more than 15 seconds ...
Owner's Manual
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... to hold the vehicle on a hill with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to the transmission. This will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. WARNING! This could result in THIRD. 100 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will cause abnormal wear on an incline. For...
... to hold the vehicle on a hill with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to the transmission. This will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. WARNING! This could result in THIRD. 100 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will cause abnormal wear on an incline. For...
Owner's Manual
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...50 (80) 5 Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will light up when engine coolant is higher than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 12 MPH and less than 1322 RPM, you are in 1st gear... fuel economy, and may be upshifted as indicated. This is less than 20 MPH, engine speed is to Second. When the arrow is lit, the shift mechanism will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life. Proper downshifting will only allow shifts from First to help you get the best ...
...50 (80) 5 Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will light up when engine coolant is higher than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 12 MPH and less than 1322 RPM, you are in 1st gear... fuel economy, and may be upshifted as indicated. This is less than 20 MPH, engine speed is to Second. When the arrow is lit, the shift mechanism will improve fuel economy and prolong engine life. Proper downshifting will only allow shifts from First to help you get the best ...