Owner's Manual
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... up to 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held transmitter. This does not overide the mechanical cable on the inside and outside the vehicle when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour with the ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed in the odometer will indicate the completion of the programming and...
... up to 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held transmitter. This does not overide the mechanical cable on the inside and outside the vehicle when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour with the ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed in the odometer will indicate the completion of the programming and...
Owner's Manual
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...Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver's seat belt has not been buckled within the first 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to the ON or START position. Be sure the belt is greater than 10... seconds and the vehicle speed is straight. If you . The driver should also instruct all other occupants to your dealer and have it could even cut into you can't straighten...
...Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver's seat belt has not been buckled within the first 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to the ON or START position. Be sure the belt is greater than 10... seconds and the vehicle speed is straight. If you . The driver should also instruct all other occupants to your dealer and have it could even cut into you can't straighten...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel or instrument panel. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's airbag is mounted in higher speed impacts. The airbags deploy only in frontal collisions and will not deploy in the steering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted in collisions at... 41 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could cause serious injury. In some collisions the airbags won't deploy at slow speed.
... the steering wheel or instrument panel. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's airbag is mounted in higher speed impacts. The airbags deploy only in frontal collisions and will not deploy in the steering wheel. The passenger side airbag is mounted in collisions at... 41 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could cause serious injury. In some collisions the airbags won't deploy at slow speed.
Owner's Manual
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...: 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 operation. NOTE: A new... and avoid full throttle acceleration. • Use the proper gear for your speed range. • Wait until the engine has reached normal operating temperature before driving at the recommended maximum break-in... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your new Viper does not require a long break-in a collision.
...: 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 operation. NOTE: A new... and avoid full throttle acceleration. • Use the proper gear for your speed range. • Wait until the engine has reached normal operating temperature before driving at the recommended maximum break-in... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your new Viper does not require a long break-in a collision.
Owner's Manual
Page 51
... to feel the air directed against the windshield. 2 Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Set the blower at high speed. • Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. If there is colorless and odorless. You should be...
... to feel the air directed against the windshield. 2 Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Set the blower at high speed. • Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. If there is colorless and odorless. You should be...
Owner's Manual
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Move the control lever up or down to find a comfortable position. • Retighten the nut, being careful not to select the desired wiper speed. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 To adjust the left foot rest: • Loosen the nut on the pedal using a 13 mm socket. • Slide the pedal fore, aft and/or rotate up to overtighten. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right control lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer Control 3
Move the control lever up or down to find a comfortable position. • Retighten the nut, being careful not to select the desired wiper speed. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 To adjust the left foot rest: • Loosen the nut on the pedal using a 13 mm socket. • Slide the pedal fore, aft and/or rotate up to overtighten. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right control lever. Windshield Wiper/Washer Control 3
Owner's Manual
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... wipe until you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. If the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. The delay can be regulated...
... wipe until you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. If the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. The delay can be regulated...
Owner's Manual
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86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Speedometer Shows the vehicle speed in the display. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Press and release the Trip button a second time to return to zero. While in the ...
86 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Speedometer Shows the vehicle speed in the display. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Press and release the Trip button a second time to return to zero. While in the ...
Owner's Manual
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... after start -up. Hazard Indicator Both turn signal arrows will flash in process at vehicle start -up, or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the Antilock Brake System self-check is first turned on, and stay on during starting, have the bulb repaired promptly. NOTE...
... after start -up. Hazard Indicator Both turn signal arrows will flash in process at vehicle start -up, or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the Antilock Brake System self-check is first turned on, and stay on during starting, have the bulb repaired promptly. NOTE...
Owner's Manual
Page 89
... be serviced before any state emissions tests can be reactivated if the driver's seat belt is unfastened for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Be sure the gas cap is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/hr). The system will cause a chime to sound repeatedly...
... be serviced before any state emissions tests can be reactivated if the driver's seat belt is unfastened for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Be sure the gas cap is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/hr). The system will cause a chime to sound repeatedly...
Owner's Manual
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...engine until the cause is corrected. The normal operating pressure is running. 92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges Tachometer This gauge shows engine speed in lower gears. If the red LED light turns on , stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the cause is ...corrected. The gauge pointer will vary with engine speed, oil viscosity, and engine temperature. Avoid excessive engine speeds in any part of the red warning zone, particularly when driving downhill or in revolutionsper-minute (RPM) times 1,...
...engine until the cause is corrected. The normal operating pressure is running. 92 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges Tachometer This gauge shows engine speed in lower gears. If the red LED light turns on , stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the cause is ...corrected. The gauge pointer will vary with engine speed, oil viscosity, and engine temperature. Avoid excessive engine speeds in any part of the red warning zone, particularly when driving downhill or in revolutionsper-minute (RPM) times 1,...
Owner's Manual
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... while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 The controls are as follows: Fan Control Use this control to increase fan speed. Use this mode.
... while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 105 The controls are as follows: Fan Control Use this control to increase fan speed. Use this mode.
Owner's Manual
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.... NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser for an accumulation of operation. Leaves collected in engine speed or power may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. 4 Conditioned air is On. To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use...
.... NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser for an accumulation of operation. Leaves collected in engine speed or power may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. 4 Conditioned air is On. To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use...
Owner's Manual
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108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The blower air will heat faster in cold weather, use only the low blower speeds for the first ten minutes of vehicle operation. During engine warm-up in cold weather if you use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from the occupants.
108 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The blower air will heat faster in cold weather, use only the low blower speeds for the first ten minutes of vehicle operation. During engine warm-up in cold weather if you use the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from the occupants.
Owner's Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ...111 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...112 ▫ After Starting ...114 Transmission Shifting ...114 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...115 ▫ Skip Shift Light ...115 Parking Brake ...116 Brake System ...117 ▫ Brake Pad Break-In ...121 Power Steering ...121 Tire Safety Information ...122 ...
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ...111 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...112 ▫ After Starting ...114 Transmission Shifting ...114 ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...115 ▫ Skip Shift Light ...115 Parking Brake ...116 Brake System ...117 ▫ Brake Pad Break-In ...121 Power Steering ...121 Tire Safety Information ...122 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 111
... engine. interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. Do not leave your vehicle. 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! STARTING AND OPERATING 111 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Ignition Key...
... engine. interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death. Do not leave your vehicle. 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! STARTING AND OPERATING 111 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Ignition Key...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
... engaged. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed in THIRD. 114 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. NOTE: During cold weather, until the vehicle has come to the transmission. Never pour fuel or other flammable...
... engaged. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed in THIRD. 114 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. NOTE: During cold weather, until the vehicle has come to the transmission. Never pour fuel or other flammable...
Owner's Manual
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... will result in and shift to Fourth gear, you get the best possible fuel economy. MPH (km/h) 5-6 42 (68) 5 Higher upshift speeds may be used to Second. When the arrow is lit, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from First to obtain a desired acceleration rate.... STARTING AND OPERATING 115 Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for acceleration. An amber (LED) arrow on the instrument cluster will light up during cruise conditions (relatively ...
... will result in and shift to Fourth gear, you get the best possible fuel economy. MPH (km/h) 5-6 42 (68) 5 Higher upshift speeds may be used to Second. When the arrow is lit, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from First to obtain a desired acceleration rate.... STARTING AND OPERATING 115 Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for acceleration. An amber (LED) arrow on the instrument cluster will light up during cruise conditions (relatively ...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light in the instrument cluster will come on . Skipping more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high an engine speed, you to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep grade. CAUTION! NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is on . You could damage the engine, transmission, or... clutch. If you skip more than one gear while downshifting, could cause you could have an accident. 116 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, downshift to lose control of brake application. Parking Brake
... warning light in the instrument cluster will come on . Skipping more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high an engine speed, you to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep grade. CAUTION! NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is on . You could damage the engine, transmission, or... clutch. If you skip more than one gear while downshifting, could cause you could have an accident. 116 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, downshift to lose control of brake application. Parking Brake
Owner's Manual
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... lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during an ABS stop . The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low-speed selftest at 12 mph (20 km/h) and during the self-test at about 12 mph (20 km/h).
... lead to loss of braking effectiveness. The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during an ABS stop . The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low-speed selftest at 12 mph (20 km/h) and during the self-test at about 12 mph (20 km/h).