Owner's Manual
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... positions. To Ignition Key 2 Ignition Key Positions Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turn the key from your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. Ask your vehicle locks. These numbers can be difficult to turn the switch to... when starting your dealer or a locksmith. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
... positions. To Ignition Key 2 Ignition Key Positions Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turn the key from your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. Ask your vehicle locks. These numbers can be difficult to turn the switch to... when starting your dealer or a locksmith. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
Owner's Manual
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...the airbags won't deploy at slow speed. Wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag deployment could lead to more severe injuries in the instrument panel, under a cover marked SRS/AIRBAG. Sit back,... comfortably extending your seat belt to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. The airbags deploy only in frontal collisions and will not deploy in higher speed impacts. The airbags work with your arms...
...the airbags won't deploy at slow speed. Wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag deployment could lead to more severe injuries in the instrument panel, under a cover marked SRS/AIRBAG. Sit back,... comfortably extending your seat belt to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. The airbags deploy only in frontal collisions and will not deploy in higher speed impacts. The airbags work with your arms...
Owner's Manual
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... Readiness Light • Driver and Passenger Airbag/inflator Units • Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch • Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Light • Unique Steering Wheel and Column • Unique Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolster 2 All occupants should be as far from the airbag as practical to...
... Readiness Light • Driver and Passenger Airbag/inflator Units • Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch • Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Light • Unique Steering Wheel and Column • Unique Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolster 2 All occupants should be as far from the airbag as practical to...
Owner's Manual
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... the instrument panel for 6 to require the airbag. The sensor will not detect side, roll over, or rear impacts. These include all of the steering wheel and in the instrument panel. WARNING! If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it turns on... right away. The words SRS/AIRBAG are in the center of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. The crash sensor is in a collision.
... the instrument panel for 6 to require the airbag. The sensor will not detect side, roll over, or rear impacts. These include all of the steering wheel and in the instrument panel. WARNING! If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it turns on... right away. The words SRS/AIRBAG are in the center of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. The crash sensor is in a collision.
Owner's Manual
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.... These airborne particles may be turned off only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the steering wheel hub and instrument panel trim covers to make driving somewhat easier. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as the airbags deploy...
.... These airborne particles may be turned off only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the steering wheel hub and instrument panel trim covers to make driving somewhat easier. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as the airbags deploy...
Owner's Manual
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..., or other objects lodged in the tread. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
..., or other objects lodged in the tread. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for proper pressure. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Owner's Manual
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... that the fuse or indicator bulb is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to lock the wheel firmly in place. Tilt Steering Column To tilt the column, simply pull down , as desired. Return the lever to HIGH beam. Pull the control... to switch the headlights to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function lever toward the steering wheel. Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to switch the headlights to the up or down the small lever...
... that the fuse or indicator bulb is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to lock the wheel firmly in place. Tilt Steering Column To tilt the column, simply pull down , as desired. Return the lever to HIGH beam. Pull the control... to switch the headlights to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function lever toward the steering wheel. Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to switch the headlights to the up or down the small lever...
Owner's Manual
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... the system. 4 Prolonged driving with the light on high beam. Be sure the gas cap is fastened. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the Occupant Restraints section for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is moving...
... the system. 4 Prolonged driving with the light on high beam. Be sure the gas cap is fastened. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the Occupant Restraints section for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is moving...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer will cancel this feature. Opening a vehicle front door will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. SALES CODE RBQ-AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency variations, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. DISC CD CHANGER 4 RBQ Radio
NOTE: On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer will cancel this feature. Opening a vehicle front door will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. SALES CODE RBQ-AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 95 FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency variations, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. DISC CD CHANGER 4 RBQ Radio
Owner's Manual
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Failure to do so can lead to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on an uphill grade. WARNING! Don't leave the keys in REVERSE. BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...: failure to do so may move the vehicle. Leaving children in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on slippery surfaces. 5
Failure to do so can lead to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on an uphill grade. WARNING! Don't leave the keys in REVERSE. BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...: failure to do so may move the vehicle. Leaving children in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on slippery surfaces. 5
Owner's Manual
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... of braking effectiveness. This is normal. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. The movement can lead to loss of front or rear tires or wheels on ice and snow. If you have your foot lightly on your brake pedal when you may lead to an accident. Just press firmly on...Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during operation, which is normal. 118 STARTING AND OPERATING All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type as the original equipment wheels and tires must be more apparent on the vehicle can be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for ...
... of braking effectiveness. This is normal. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. The movement can lead to loss of front or rear tires or wheels on ice and snow. If you have your foot lightly on your brake pedal when you may lead to an accident. Just press firmly on...Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during operation, which is normal. 118 STARTING AND OPERATING All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type as the original equipment wheels and tires must be more apparent on the vehicle can be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for ...
Owner's Manual
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... in sets of four (or 6, in adjacent grooves, the temporary use with other types of tires on your spare. Never combine them with dual rear wheels). Failure to your style vehicle only. It is for radial tire repairs. Temporary-use only. Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to do...
... in sets of four (or 6, in adjacent grooves, the temporary use with other types of tires on your spare. Never combine them with dual rear wheels). Failure to your style vehicle only. It is for radial tire repairs. Temporary-use only. Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to do...
Owner's Manual
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... - If Equipped The limited use on your vehicle. This tire may result. CAUTION! Damage to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for temporary emergency use spare tire is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on vehicle... axle of your vehicle, but it is for the compact spare. Since it is not. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning label located on the vehicle...
... - If Equipped The limited use on your vehicle. This tire may result. CAUTION! Damage to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for temporary emergency use spare tire is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on vehicle... axle of your vehicle, but it is for the compact spare. Since it is not. Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. This tire is identified by a limited use spare tire warning label located on the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...dangerous. Do not spin your vehicle. 136 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! See the paragraph on your vehicle's wheels faster than 60 mph (100 km/h). Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could result in Section 6 of this tire, do not ...spin your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in loss of vehicle control...
...dangerous. Do not spin your vehicle. 136 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! See the paragraph on your vehicle's wheels faster than 60 mph (100 km/h). Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could result in Section 6 of this tire, do not ...spin your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in loss of vehicle control...
Owner's Manual
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Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may result in changes to steering, handling, and braking of vehicle control. Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may change suspension dimensions and ... characteristics, resulting in false speedometer and odometer readings. Alignment will not correct this condition. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. • Never use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for proper diagnosis. Tires may result in tire overloading and failure. 138...
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may result in changes to steering, handling, and braking of vehicle control. Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may change suspension dimensions and ... characteristics, resulting in false speedometer and odometer readings. Alignment will not correct this condition. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. • Never use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for proper diagnosis. Tires may result in tire overloading and failure. 138...
Owner's Manual
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... avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Do not exceed 55 m.p.h. (88 k.p.h.) if the LOW Tire indicator in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Vehicle handling and braking may be reduced.
... avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Do not exceed 55 m.p.h. (88 k.p.h.) if the LOW Tire indicator in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of tire and wheel out-ofbalance. Vehicle handling and braking may be reduced.
Owner's Manual
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... chains are used. CAUTION! Undesirable operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that are no snow tires that is equipped with the wheels on your vehicle is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Damage to the sensors may result if tire chains are not recommended... vehicle. Do not use tire sealant or balance beads if your vehicle. The LTP system pressures have been established for the original equipment tires and wheels. 140 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION!
... chains are used. CAUTION! Undesirable operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that are no snow tires that is equipped with the wheels on your vehicle is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Damage to the sensors may result if tire chains are not recommended... vehicle. Do not use tire sealant or balance beads if your vehicle. The LTP system pressures have been established for the original equipment tires and wheels. 140 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION!
Owner's Manual
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... directional signals will continue to operate with the ignition key removed. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Use it is on the top of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for other motorists.
... directional signals will continue to operate with the ignition key removed. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. Use it is on the top of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for other motorists.
Owner's Manual
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...comply with sling type equipment. Towing with equipment other than flat bed types may lead to transmission/axle overheating and failure. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). 6 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Do not tow with applicable state or local towing ordinances. Only use flat bed ...equipment. Then shift back and forth between Reverse and First gear. Turn your steering wheel right and left to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective. CAUTION! WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 155 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes ...
...comply with sling type equipment. Towing with equipment other than flat bed types may lead to transmission/axle overheating and failure. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). 6 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Do not tow with applicable state or local towing ordinances. Only use flat bed ...equipment. Then shift back and forth between Reverse and First gear. Turn your steering wheel right and left to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective. CAUTION! WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 155 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes ...
Owner's Manual
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... System Hoses ...189 ▫ Brake And Clutch Fluid ...190 ▫ Master Cylinder ...191 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch ...192 ▫ Transmission ...193 ▫ Rear Axle ...193 ▫ Wheel Bearings ...194 ▫ Appearance Care ...194 Fuses - Power Distribution Center ...197 Vehicle Storage ...202 Replacement Bulbs ...204 ▫ Interior Light Bulbs ...204 ▫ Exterior Light...
... System Hoses ...189 ▫ Brake And Clutch Fluid ...190 ▫ Master Cylinder ...191 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch ...192 ▫ Transmission ...193 ▫ Rear Axle ...193 ▫ Wheel Bearings ...194 ▫ Appearance Care ...194 Fuses - Power Distribution Center ...197 Vehicle Storage ...202 Replacement Bulbs ...204 ▫ Interior Light Bulbs ...204 ▫ Exterior Light...