Dodge Viper User's Guide
VIPER
USER
GUIDE
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,
you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of
the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or
Warranty Booklet by calling 1-855-778-8326 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
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/Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
Roadside 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. U.S. residents can purchase replacement
DVD kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can
purchase replacement DVD kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
The driver’s primar y responsibility
is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result
in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury.
FCA US LLC strongly recommends
that the driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off the
road. Use of any electrical devices,
such as cellular telephones,
computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver
while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead
to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should
never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you nd yourself unable
to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some states or provinces
prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving.
It is always the driver’s responsibility
to comply with all local laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB.....................8
ENGINE STAR TING/STOPPING .......9
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........10
SEA T BELT SYSTEMS ............11
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............12
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............21
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS . 24
FRONT SEA TS ................25
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ...........27
ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST .......... 28
TIL T STEERING COLUMN .........28
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDA TIONS ............29
TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER ................30
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............31
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ......32
LAUNCH MODE ................35
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING
SYSTEM ....................36
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) ......................37
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP
SHIFT .....................38
ADDING FUEL ................39
AUTOMA TIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (A TC) ............... 42
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED .................44
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .... 46
CYBERSECURITY ...............48
YOUR RADIO .................49
UCONNECT ACCESS ............. 49
UCONNECT 8.4AN ..............61
UCONNECT 8.4AN VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS ..................74
UCONNECT PHONE .............93
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 102
DRIVER INFORMA TION DISPLAY (DID) . 102
PERFORMANCE PAGES ..........104
PROGRAMMABLE FEA TURES .......105
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) .................106
POWER OUTLETS .............108
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) ....... 110
RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............ 110
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........111
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................111
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICA TOR
LIGHTS ...................115
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEA TS ......116
TIRE SERVICE KIT .............117
JUMP-STAR TING PROCEDURES .....122
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..... 125
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......125
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............126
EVENT DA TA RECORDER (EDR) .....126
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .... 127
ENGINE COMPAR TMENT — 8.4L ....128
FLUID CAPACITIES ............130
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ....................130
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......131
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .......132
FUSES ....................136
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION . . . 138
REPLACEMENT BULBS ..........143
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER ....144
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................144
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................144
PUBLICA TIONS ORDERING ........144
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..............145
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ...................146
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS ....147
INDEX
.....................148
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that
it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some
driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or yourattention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyesmore
than momentarily off the road.
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. FCA US 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.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed Owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect
T ouchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on 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.
FCA US 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.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.
A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best,
has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR
satisfaction.
®
parts, and cares about your
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Power Door Locks
2. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Ignition Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 9
5. Identifying Your Radio pg. 49
6. Power Window Switches
7. Glove Compartment
8. Glove Compartment Switch
9. Hazard Button
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10. Power Outlet pg. 108
11. Emergency Brake
12. Shift Lever
13. Electronic Speed Control pg. 32
14. Adjustable Pedals pg. 27
15. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 102
16. Headlight Switch pg. 31
17. Power Mirrors
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID)
(See page 111 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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4. Oil Pressure Gauge
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Fuel Filler Door Location
(See page 115 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Locking The Doors
Push the LOCK button once to lock all the
doors. The turn signal lights will flash, and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Unlocking The Doors
Push the UNLOCK button once to unlock
the driver’s door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors.
NOTE:
The Door Unlock Indicator
nate in the instrument cluster when one or
both doors are unlocked. When the doors
are locked, the indicator will not illuminate.
will illumi-
Key Fob
Opening The Liftgate
Push the LIFTGATE button two times within
five seconds to open the liftgate.
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Panic
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the
Panic Alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the Panic
Alarm off.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob.
• To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key Fob sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
• The Key Cylinder is located in the rear applique to the right of the license plate.
NOTE:
In the event that the FOB does not start the vehicle ("FOB not Found" message), use the
FOB nose (furthest point from key ring) and push the start button. FOB replaces the finger.
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WARNING!
• Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle
ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING
Starting
1. Fully apply the parking brake.
2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
3. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
4. Push the red ENGINE STAR T/STOP button located on the instrument panel.
Release the button when the engine
starts.
NOTE:
The engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pushed to the floor.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Fully apply the parking brake.
3. Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
4. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL/1st Gear.
5. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
Start/Stop Button
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
ignition for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior
switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn
will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in
the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm:
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door
open.
• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened,
the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition is cycled to
ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door
trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
• Using the key to open the liftgate while the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will not
trigger the theft alarm.
To Disarm:
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods:
• Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position.
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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen.
T o remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt
if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that
it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the
shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately .
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.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Occupant Classification System
Advanced Front Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy
in every type of collision.
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing
the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear,
side, or rollover collisions.
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that
may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air
Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe
initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help
keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
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If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Occupant Classification System (OCS) – Front Passenger Seat
This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System
(“OCS”) that is designed to activate or deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
depending on the occupant’s seated weight.
It is designed to deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag for an unoccupied seat
and for occupants whose seated weight classifies them in a category other than a properly
seated adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor located in the front passenger seat
• Passenger Air Bag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light – an amber light located in the center
of the instrument panel
• Air Bag Warning Light
The OCS may deactivate the deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the
OCS estimates that:
• The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects in it.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a child, including a child seated in a
forward-facing child restraint or booster seat.
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child or small
adult.
• The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the seat
for a period of time.
Front Passenger Seat Occu-
pant Status
Unoccupied Seat* NOT ILLUMINATED DEACTIVATED
Grocery bags, heavy brief-
cases, and other relatively
light objects
Rear-facing child restraint**
Front Passenger Ad-
vanced Air Bag Disabled
Indicator Light (“PAD”)
Status
“PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF”
“PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF”
Front Passenger Air Bag Output
DEACTIVATED
DEACTIVATED
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Front Passenger Seat Occu-
pant Status
Child, including a child
seated in a forward-facing
child restraint or booster
seat**
Small adult
Properly seated adult NOT ILLUMINATED ACTIVATED
* When the front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat,
the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy even though the PAD System
Indicator Light is NOT illuminated.
**It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing the deployment of the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat
and never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child restraint, in this
vehicle.
The OCM uses input from the Sensor to determine the front passenger’s most probable
classification. The OCM communicates this information to the ORC. The ORC uses the
classification to determine whether it should activate or deactivate the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag. In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the
front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated
passengers are:
• Sitting upright.
• Facing forward.
• Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfortably on or near the floor.
• Sitting with their back against the seat back and the seat back in an upright position.
Front Passenger Ad-
vanced Air Bag Disabled
Indicator Light (“PAD”)
Status
“PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF”
“PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF”
Front Passenger Air Bag Output
DEACTIVATED
DEACTIVATED
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Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light
The Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag (PAD) Indicator Light (an amber light located in
the center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deactivated. The PAD Indicator light illuminates the
words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
will not deploy during a collision. When the front passenger seat is empty or when very
light objects are placed on the seat, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy
even though the PAD indicator light is NOT illuminated.
The PAD indicator light should not be illuminated when an adult passenger is properly
seated in the front passenger seat. The driver and adult passenger should verify that the
PAD Indicator Light is not illuminated when an adult is riding in the front passenger seat.
If an adult is not seated properly, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may deactivate
and the PAD Indicator Light will be illuminated.
The PAD Indicator Light should be illuminated and the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
should be deactivated for most properly seated and restrained children in the passenger seat
and for most properly installed child restraint systems. However, under certain conditions,
even with a properly installed child restraint system, the PAD Indicator Light may not be
illuminated, even though the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deactivated. This can
occur if the child restraint is lighter than the lightest weight necessary to illuminate the PAD
Indicator Light. NEVER assume the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is deactivated unless
the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF.”
If an adult passenger is seated in the front passenger seat and the PAD Indicator Light is
illuminated, the passenger may be sitting improperly. Follow the steps below to allow the
OCS to detect the adult passenger’s seated weight to activate the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag:
1. Turn off the vehicle and have the adult passenger step out of the vehicle.
2. Remove any extra materials from the passenger seat, such as cushions, pads, seat
covers, seat massagers, blankets, extra clothing, etc.
3. Place the seatback in the full upright position.
4. Have the adult passenger sit in the center of the seat, with the passenger’s feet
comfortably on or near the floor, and with their back against the seatback.
5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger remain in this seated position for two to
three minutes after restarting the vehicle.
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WARNING!
If the PAD Indicator Light remains illuminated for an adult passenger, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury or death. If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF,” the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy in
the event of a collision.
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Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult occupies the passenger seat, the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may be deactivated. Therefore, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag may or may not be activated for a lighter weight passenger, including
a small adult (depending on size) who is seated in the passenger seat. This does not mean
that the OCS is working improperly.
The driver and passenger must always use the PAD Indicator Light as a determination of
whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is activated or deactivated. If the PAD
Indicator Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” when an adult
is in the front passenger seat, have the passenger reposition his or her body in the seat
until the PAD Indicator Light goes out.
If the PAD Indicator Light is illuminated with the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not inflate in the event of a collision.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger
seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger
seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS determines the most
probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS will detect the front
passenger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may result in deactivation or
activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a collision. This does not mean that
the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in deactivation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
causing serious injury or death. Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the front
passenger seat may result in activation of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag.
Examples of improper front passenger seating include:
• The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the door,
arm rest or instrument panel).
• The front passenger leans forward, sideways or turns to face the rear of the vehicle.
• The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full upright position.
• The front passenger carries or holds an object while seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.).
• Objects are lodged under the front passenger seat.
• Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console.
• Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are
attached to the front passenger seat.
• Anything that may decrease or increase the front passenger’s seated weight.
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The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an occupant in
the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal
to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated weight input, for example:
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
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The Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate whenever the OCS is unable to classify the
front passenger seat status.
A malfunction in the OCS may affect the operation of the air bag system. If the Air Bag
Warning Light
on as you drive, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service immediately.
• Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t
have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb
check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system
immediately.
• Placing an object on the floor under the front passenger seat may prevent the OCS
from working properly, which may result in serious injury or death in a collision. Do
not place any objects on the floor under the front passenger seat.
• If there is a fault present in the OCS, both the PAD Indicator Light and the Air Bag
Warning Light will illuminate to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag is
deactivated. Should this occur, the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will remain
deactivated until the fault is cleared. This indicates that you should take the vehicle
to an authorized dealer for service immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains critical OCS components that may affect Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the OCS to properly classify the seated
weight of a front seat passenger, the OCS components must function as designed.
Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to
the seat cover. If the seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any reason, take the
vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only FCA US LLC approved seat accessories may be
used.
The following requirements must be strictly followed:
• Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way.
• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers or cushions not designated by FCA US
LLC for the specific model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover and
cushion specified for the vehicle.
• Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with an aftermarket seat cover or cushion.
• Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.
• At no time should any supplemental restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related
component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are
approved by FCA US LLC.
does not come on, or stays on after you start the vehicle, or it comes
WARNING!
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABICs). The SABICs are located in the door trim below the side windows. The
trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants
through side windows in certain side impact events.
SABICs are designed to activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint
Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the SABIC in a particular
impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage
by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not SABICs should have deployed.
WARNING!
• Relying on the SABICs alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The
SABICs work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, SABICs
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have SABICs.
• SABICs need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the SABICs during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air
Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The door trim below the side
windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located, should remain free
from any obstructions.
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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power
remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether to
have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the hazard light button is
pushed. The hazard lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the
ignition switch must be changed from ignition STAR T or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground
near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the
engine.
Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical components.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF
position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately
four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the
ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light,
either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air
bag system immediately.
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Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
T o read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
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.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call:
1-866-732-8243
•
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts
The front passenger seating position is equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the
child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally,
and pull it tight if necessary.
There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the
passenger seat.
Tether Anchorage Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using
the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight
limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing
from the retractor to pass it through the
belt path of the child restraint. Do not
twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap
portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of
the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the
webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now
in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retrac-
tor. If it is locked, you should not be able
to pull out any webbing. If the retractor
is not locked, repeat the last step.
Child Tether Anchorage Access Cover
Child Tether Anchorage
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6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Installing the Top Tether Strap with the Vehicle Seat Belt:
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, when the child restraint is installed with the vehicle seat
belt.
Tether Strap Installation
There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the
passenger seat. To attach a child restraint tether strap to the anchor:
1. Move the seat forward.
2. Move the seatback to its full forward position.
3. Remove the child tether access cover by prying either side with a screwdriver or similar
tool, as shown.
NOTE:
While the child tether is in use, keep the access cover in a safe place so that it can be
replaced after use of the child tether.
4. Pass the child restraint tether hook through either opening in the seatback underneath
the head restraint.
5. Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop.
6. Move the seat to its farthest rearward position. Apply body pressure to the seat to be
sure the seat adjusters have latched.
7. Return the seatback to an upright position.
8. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions.
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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.
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS
The non-adjustable head restraints are form fitted into the upper structure of the seatback
and are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of
a rear impact. The seatback should be properly adjusted to an upright position where the
head restraint is positioned as close as possible to the back of your head.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for passengers. An improperly latched seatback could
cause serious injury.
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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
On models equipped with power seats, the
power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward. Push the seat switch forward or
rearward. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position has been reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up
or down. Pull upward or push downward on
the seat switch, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward
The seatback can be reclined both forward and rearward. Push the power seat recliner
switch forward or rearward, the seatback will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position has been reached.
1 — Power Recline Switch
2 — Power Seat Switch
Power Seat Switches
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
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Manual Seats
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat,
near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move
the seat forward or rearward. Release the
bar once the seat is in the desired position.
Then, using body pressure, move forward
and rearward on the seat to be sure that the
seat adjusters have latched.
Seat Height Adjustment
The seat height adjustment lever is located
on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or
push downward on the lever to lower the
seat height.
Recliner Adjustment
The recliner lever is located on the outboard
side of the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, pull the recliner lever upward,
lean backward until the seat is in the desired position, and release the lever. To return the
seat to its full upright position, lean forward, pull the recliner lever upward and hold it until
the seat returns to its full upright position.
1 — Seat Adjustment Bar
2 — Recline Lever
3 — Height Adjustment Lever
Seat Adjustments
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could
result in serious injury or death.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for
steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator, and clutch
pedal to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the
steering wheel.
The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of the steering column.
Push the switch forward to move the pedals
forward (toward the front of the vehicle).
Push the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver).
NOTE:
• The pedals can be adjusted with the
ignition OFF .
• Always adjust the pedals to a position
that allows full pedal travel.
• Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat/
pedal position.
CAUTION!
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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.
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.
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ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST
This feature allows the driver to adjust the foot rest forward or backward and to rotate it
upward or downward to allow for greater driving comfort.
T o adjust the pedal:
1. Adjust the seat and steering column to a
comfortable position.
2. Using a socket wrench, loosen the nut
on the pedal.
3. Slide the pedal either forward or backward and rotate it upward or downward
as desired.
4. Tighten the nut, being careful not to over
tighten it.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
The tilt release lever is located below the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering
column. To tilt the column, simply pull the release lever rearward toward you and then
move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. When the column is in the
desired position, push the release lever forward to lock the column firmly in place.
Adjustable Foot Rest Location
Tilt Steering Column Lever
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. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
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