Dodge VIPER User Guide

Coupe, Roadster and ACR

2010

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you ﬁnd it useful. If you are the ﬁrst registered owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP

LLC .....................2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ..............4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB...................8

MANUAL DOOR LOCK ...........9

THEFT ALARM ................9

ENGINE START BUTTON ..........10

SEATBELT .................11

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............11

FRONTSEATS................13

TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........14

ADJUSTABLEPEDALS ...........15

PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......16

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17

WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP

SHIFT ....................18

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......19

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION ..... 20

WIND BUFFETING ..............21

ELECTRONICS

NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIO....... 22

NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIO....... 24

POWER OUTLET ..............27

PERFORMANCE/ACR

OVERVIEW ................ 28

AERODYNAMICS ............. 29

TWO PIECE BRAKE ROTORS ........34

PILOTSPORTCUPTIRES......... 36

ADJUSTABLE DAMPERS ..........37

HARDCOREPACKAGE ...........43

TUNINGRECORD ..............44

LIMITED WARRANTY ............45

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......... 46

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE -

U.S. ONLY .................47

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ...................47

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......50

TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR ............51

JUMP-STARTING ..............54

TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......56

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........57

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......58

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ............59

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......... 60

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........61

MAINTENANCE CHART B ......... 62

FUSES................... 64

TIREPRESSURES..............65

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ..... 66

EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 66

VEHICLESTORAGE.............67

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER.................. 69

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER.................. 69

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED................. 69

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........ 69

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND

WASHINGTON, D.C. ............70

TIRE WARRANTY ..............70

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

MOPAR®ACCESSORIES ..........73

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

For complete owner information, refer to the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

Vehicles Sold In Canada

With respect to any Vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

Driving And Alcohol

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

CAUTION!

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Charging System Light*

- Oil Pressure Warning Light*

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light*

- Airbag Warning Light*

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

- Brake Warning Light*

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Skip Shift/Upshift Indicator

Odometer Messages

DOOR UNLOCKED - Door Unlocked LOW TIRE - Low tire pressure DOOR AJAR - Door Ajar FLAT TIRE - Critically low tire pressure DECK - Trunk/Liftgate is open

* Bulb Check with Key On

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock both doors.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

NOTE: On Coupe models, pressing either the UNLOCK button or the LIFTGATE button will open the liftgate.

WARNING!

Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate

• Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button for at least one second to unlatch the trunk/liftgate.

Panic Alarm

• Press and hold the PANIC button for at least one second and release to turn the panic alarm on or off.

• The alarm can also be turned off by inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to the ON/RUN position.

• If not deactivated through the Key Fob or the ignition switch, the alarm will turn off automatically after three minutes.

GETTING STARTED

MANUAL DOOR LOCK

• The driver's door can be unlocked with the key.

• The door lock is located on the outside of the door, beneath the mirror.

• Insert the key and turn counter clockwise.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

• Remove the key from the ignition switch.

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch on an open door.

• Once the system is armed, the Vehicle Security Light will flash once every six seconds.

Entering The Trunk With The System Armed - Convertible

NOTE: Using the key to open the trunk while the system is armed will trigger the alarm.

• Press the Key Fob TRUNK button to allow access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm the system.

Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed - Coupe

NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the system is armed will trigger the

alarm.

• Press the Key Fob LIFTGATE button to allow access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm the system. Then, within 30 seconds, open the liftgate by using the key cylinder or the LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located in the exterior liftgate handle.

NOTE: If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds, the system will rearm and ignore the switch input.

To Disarm

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or use the key to unlock the driver's door. The door lock is located on the outside door panel beneath the mirror.

GETTING STARTED

Electronic Immobilization System - Canada Only

• The Electronic Immobilization system prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.

• Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

• The system will passively arm 30 seconds after the key is removed from the vehicle.

• When the system is armed the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a rate of a half-second ON, a half-second OFF, a half-second ON, followed by a 10–second pause and the vehicle will not start.

• Pressing the Key Fob UNLOCK button will allow the driver 60 seconds to start the vehicle. Failure to complete the process within 60 seconds will cause the system to passively re-arm. The driver must repeat the process again by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob to start the vehicle.

NOTE: Pressing the Key Fob UNLOCK button during the 30 second Electronic Immobilization arming process will allow the driver 60 seconds to start the vehicle.

ENGINE START BUTTON

Starting

• Fully apply the Parking Brake and press the clutch to the floor.

• Place the Shift Lever in NEUTRAL.

• Insert key into the ignition switch and turn to the ON/RUN position.

• Press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel.

• Release the button when the engine starts.

Stopping

• Stop vehicle and depress clutch pedal.

• Place the shift lever into gear and apply the Parking Brake.

• Press the key removal release button and turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position and remove the key.

GETTING STARTED

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

• A rearward-facing infant restraint must not be used in your vehicle unless the passenger airbag has been turned off. A rearward-facing infant restraint may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag, which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant.

GETTING STARTED

Child Restraint Tether Anchor

NOTE: It is recommended to complete this task first.

• There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the passenger seat.

• To attach a child restraint tether strap:

• Move the seat forward.

• Move the seatback to its full forward position.

• Remove the child tether access cover by prying either side with a screwdriver or

similar tool, as shown.

• Pass the child restraint tether hook through either opening in the seatback, underneath the head restraint.

• Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop.

• Move the seat to its farthest rearward position. Apply body pressure to the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.

• Return the seatback to an upright position.

• Install the child restraint according to the manufacturer’s directions.

• Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

GETTING STARTED

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

• Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor.

• Allow some of the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound indicating that the belt is now in Automatic Locking Mode.

• Tighten the lap portion of the belt and allow the excess webbing to retract back to the retractor. If it still does not make the child restraint secure, then secure the child restraint with the Child Restraint Tether Anchor.

FRONT SEATS

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position.

GETTING STARTED

Recliner

• Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position.

WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

TILT STEERING COLUMN

• The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.

• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.

• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving, or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.

GETTING STARTED

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

Adjustable Pedals

• Push the switch located on the trim panel below the steering column forward to move the brake, accelerator and clutch pedals away from the driver and push the switch rearward to move the pedals closer to the driver.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.

Adjustable Foot Rest

• Using a 13 mm socket wrench, loosen the nut on the pedal.

• Slide the pedal either forward or backward and rotate it upward or downward as desired.

• Tighten the nut, being careful not to over tighten it.

GETTING STARTED

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

• The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Unlock On First Press

• To unlock either the driver's side, or both doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:

• Press and hold the Key Fob UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer

than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the Key Fob LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

Sound Horn With Remote Lock

• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

10 seconds. Then, press the Key Fob UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

Flashing Lights With Lock

• The park lights and turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:

• Press and hold the Key Fob LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than

10 seconds. Then, press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button while still holding the LOCK button.

• Release both buttons at the same time.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER

Headlights/Parking Lights

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and the second detent for headlights

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.

High Beam Operation

• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. Lightly pull the lever toward you for flash-to-pass.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

Fog Lights

• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.

T urn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Front Wipers Delay, Low And High Operation

• Push the windshield wiper/washer control lever upward to the first detent for one of seven delay settings. Rotate the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval.

• Push the lever upward to the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.

Washer Operation

• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT

• Skip Shift is enabled when vehicle speed is between 12 MPH (19 km/h) and 23 MPH (37 km/h), and the transmission is in FIRST gear, and the accelerator pedal is at 1/4 throttle or less.

• For optimal fuel economy, under low acceleration conditions, your vehicle will only allow you to shift from first gear to fourth gear. Additionally, the Skip Shift Indicator Light, located in the tachometer, will turn amber during these times.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn recirculation off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION

CAUTION!

• To insure that no damage occurs, be sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position before lowering or raising the top.

• Do not operate the convertible top with ice or snow build up on the top. Damage to the top may occur.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

To Lower The Top

• Lower both windows 1 in (2.5 cm).

• Lower both sun visors.

• Depress button at top of latch and pull the latch handle downward and rearward.

• Open the trunk.

• Pull the top all the way back into the storage well behind the seats.

• Lock convertible top into place by engaging the top latch.

• Close the trunk.

• Raise the sun visors to the desired position.

• Reverse procedure to raise the top.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete details.

WIND BUFFETING

• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both windows up or down slightly.

ELECTRONICS

NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO

Sales Code RAH

• The radio sales code is located on the upper left side of the radio faceplate.

Seek Up/Down Button

• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.

• Hold the button to bypass stations without stopping.

Audio Settings

• Press the AUDIO button to select BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE or FADE, then press the SEEK UP or SEEK DOWN button to adjust the desired setting.

Mode Select

• Press the MODE button to select between AM, FM, CD, CD/DVD changer or the Satellite Radio (if equipped).

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