Dodge Viper 2014 SRT User Manual

2014 VIPER USER GUIDE

The driver’s primary 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. Chrysler Group 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 cell phones, 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.

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. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.

IMPORTANT

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.

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This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new SRT

and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not

a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety

messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect

other Warning Labels in your vehicle.

Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional

information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.),

www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local SRT high performance dealer.

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.

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.

WARNING!

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHR YSLER

GROUP LLC ..................2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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

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

GETTING STARTED

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

ENGINE ST ARTING/STOPPING .......9

SECURITY ALARM ..............9

SEATBELT ..................10

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ........11

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............12

FRONT SEATS ................15

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ...........17

ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST ..........17

TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................18

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ............19

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAMS LEVER ................20

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............21

SPEED CONTROL ...............22

LAUNCH MODE ................23

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING

SYSTEM ....................24

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ....25

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP

SHIFT .....................27

ADDING FUEL ................27

EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOOR

RELEASE ...................28

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROL (ATC) ...............29

PARKVIEW

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 31

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....32

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........34

Uconnect Uconnect Uconnect STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 87 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ................87

PERFORMANCE PAGES ...........88

ACCESS .............35

8.4A ...............50

8.4AN ...............68

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......89

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink

POWER OUTLETS ..............94

) .................91

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........95

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............95

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........96

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ....................96

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......99

TIREFIT KIT .................100

JUMP-STARTING ..............105

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....108

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......108

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....109

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........110

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .........111

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ......112

SRT – MAINTENANCE RECORD .....115

FUSES ....................116

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES ....119

TIRE PRESSURES .............119

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....120

EXTERIOR BULBS .............120

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................121

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ...................121

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ..................121

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........121

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITED STATES ..............122

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR

.................123

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....124

INDEX

...................125

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.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC 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 your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more 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. 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.

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 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.

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.

Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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.

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 shift lever.

• 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.

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Power Door Locks

2. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20

3. Instrument Cluster

4. Ignition Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 9

5. Identifying Your Radio pg. 34

6. Passenger Door Handle

7. Power Windows

8. Glove Compartment

9. Hazard Button

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

10. Power Outlet pg. 94

11. Emergency Brake

12. Automatic Climate Control (behind gear shifter)

• Automatic Climate Controls pg. 29

• Air Conditioning (A/C) pg. 30

• Recirculation pg. 30

13. Electronic Speed Control pg. 22

14. Adjustable Pedals pg. 17

15. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Buttons pg. 87

16. Headlight Switch pg. 21

17. Power Mirrors

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Battery Charge Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 96 for more information.)

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*

- Door Ajar Indicator***

- Trunk Ajar Indicator***

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator***

- Door Unlock Indicator***

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Ignition On *** This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages when the

appropriate conditions exist.

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 all the doors.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on

• the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

NOTE:

The Door Unlock Indicator nate in the instrument cluster when one or both doors are unlocked. When the door are locked, the indicator will not illuminate.

will illumi-

Opening The Liftgate

• Press the LIFTGATE button two times within five seconds to open the liftgate.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press 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. T o 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.

1 — Liftgate 3 — Lock 2 — Unlock 4 — Panic

WARNING!

• Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

•

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

• 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

GETTING STARTED

ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING

Starting

1. Fully apply the parking brake.

2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.

3. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL.

Press the red ENGINE START/STOP but-

4. ton located on the instrument panel. Release the button when the engine starts.

NOTE:

The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.

Stopping

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Fully apply the parking brake.

3. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.

4. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL/1st Gear.

5. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.

SECURITY ALARM

To Arm:

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:

• Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door

open.

• Press 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.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE:

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:

• Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position.

SEAT BELT

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

Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap

• portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. T o loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• 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 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 belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the 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 if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are 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.

NOTE:

When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously.

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly . 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.

WARNING!

GETTING STARTED

Seat Belt Guide Loop

• The seat belt should be routed through the seat belt guide loop located on the outboard side of the seat while it is in use.

• To utilize the seat belt guide loop, unsnap the guide loop retainer by pulling up on the head of the retainer and pulling the seat belt guide loop outward.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. 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 in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

• If the Air Bag W arning Light driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• This vehicle has an Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) in the right front passenger seat. The OCS is designed to deactivate the front passenger Advanced Front Air Bag for an unoccupied seat and for occupants classified in a category other than a properly seated adult. This could be a child, teenager, or even an adult.

• The Passenger Air Bag Disable (“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 inflate during a collision.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

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.

• 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.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately .

GETTING STARTED

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–SEATCHECK.

• Canadian residents should refer to T ransport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position. Access ports to the tether anchors are located in the panel between the rear seat and the rear window. The tether anchors are underneath access covers in the carpet covering the back of the seat where you see the tether anchorage symbol.

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.

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH 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.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

• You may use the LA TCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

GETTING STARTED

Installing The Child Restraints 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.

• 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 retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull

out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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

passenger seat. T o 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.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

• Only use a rearward-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.

• 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.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

• The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.

• The power seat switch controls forward, rearward, up and down adjustments. Push the switch forward, rearward, up or down and the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

• The recline switch controls the angle of the seatback. Press the switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.

GETTING STARTED

Manual Seats

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Recliner

• Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.

• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.

Height Adjustment

• Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height.

• Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.

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.

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.

• 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.

GETTING STARTED

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

• The adjustable pedals can be moved in any position of the engine start/stop button (OFF/ACC/RUN).

• The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of the steering column.

• Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle).

• Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver).

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.

WARNING!

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

ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST

• The adjustable foot rest can be adjusted forward or rearward and rotated upward or downward to allow for greater driving comfort.

• To adjust the pedal:

1. Adjust the seat and steering column to a

comfortable position.

2. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, loosen

the nut on the pedal.

3. Slide the pedal either forward or rear-

ward and rotate it upward or downward as desired.

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

GETTING STARTED

TILT / TELESCOPING 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.

• Push the release lever forward to lock the column firmly in place.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SRT ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Washer Operation

• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Mist Feature

• When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the first detent and release. The wipers will cycle one time and automatically shut off.

High Beams

• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.

• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.

NOTE:

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

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

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Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent from the off position for parking light the second detent for headlight

• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.

• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

and to

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer

and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Uconnect User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

/Radio

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SPEED CONTROL

• The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control.

• CRUISE ment cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

SET

• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory.

will appear on the instru-

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

WARNING!

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

LAUNCH MODE

• This system maximizes acceleration traction for straight line racing.

1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead

driving.

3. Fully depress the clutch and select the

first gear position.

4. Press and release the “LAUNCH” But-

ton (Located on the steering wheel controls).

5. Rapidly press the accelerator pedal to

the floor within 1/2 second.

NOTE:

If the cluster launch EVIC message indicates all conditions are correct for launch and the throttle is pressed to the floor quickly (within approximately 1/2 second) the system will hold the engine speed to a preset speed (below the engine rev limiter speed).

6. Release the clutch aggressively. Do not ride the clutch.

• Release the accelerator pedal to deactivate launch control. Pressing the launch control button or actuating the brakes will also deactivate launch control.

NOTE:

• Launch Mode brings the engine to optimum launch RPM and waits for the driver to release the clutch. Launch Mode then uses engine throttle only to achieve controlled wheelslip for maximum acceleration through first gear.

• If the cluster launch EVIC message indicates all conditions are correct for launch and the throttle is pressed to the floor quickly (within approximately 1/2 second) the system will hold the engine speed to a preset speed (below the engine rev limiter speed).

• Launch Mode can be used in any of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Modes.

WARNING!

Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.

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ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM

• This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking.

• This system allows for a street suspension damping setting or a firmer race suspension damping setting. There are two modes of operation:

STREET MODE

• This mode will give a sporty, but comfortable ride.

• This mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in STREET mode (press the “STREET” button on the Instrument Panel).

NOTE:

The suspension mode will lock and stay in whatever the driver selects even when the ignition is turned off and the car restarted.

• This mode is intended for a smoother ride on the various types of pavement and road conditions while still providing damping levels appropriate extreme capabilities.

RACE MODE

• Race mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in RACE mode (press the “RACE” button on the Instrument Panel).

• This mode is for track use only and will supply maximum grip to the tires.

• When RACE mode is enabled, a Shock symbol with “RACE” next to it will light up in the instrument cluster.

NOTE:

The RACE setting will provide a firmer ride.

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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

• The ESC corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path.

• In full on mode ESC utilizes sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, the ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer or understeer.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Operating Modes

• The ESC system may have five available operating modes:

ESC On

• This is the normal operating mode for the ESC system. Whenever the vehicle is

started, the ESC system will be in this mode. The ESC On mode should be used for most driving situations. The ESC should only be turned OFF for specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs.

ESC Full Off

• The ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be

used on any public roadways. In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, press and hold the “ESC Off” switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illuminate, and the "ESC OFF" message will display in the vehicle cluster (left of the odometer). The “ESC OFF” message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). To turn ESC ON again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Sport Mode

• Sport mode has reduced traction control and reduced stability control. To enter the “Sport Mode” mode, press the “ESC” switch once (located on the steering wheel). The “ESC SPORT” light will illuminate, and the "ESC SPORT" message will display in the vehicle cluster (left of the odometer).

Track Mode

• Track Mode has no traction control and has reduced stability control. T o enter the “Track Mode” mode, press the “ESC” switch twice. The “ESC TRACK” light will illuminate, and the "ESC TRACK" message will display in the vehicle cluster (left of the odometer).

Rain Mode

• Rain mode offers increased traction control and stability control for low traction conditions such as wet roads, dry roads during cold temperatures, or when the driver wants enhanced stability due to lack of familiarity or experience with the vehicle’ s response. T o enter the “Rain Mode” mode, press the “ESC” switch three times. The “ESC RAIN” light will illuminate, and the "ESC RAIN" message will display in the vehicle cluster (left of the odometer).

NOTE:

Some models may not offer “Sport” or “Track” Mode.

WARNING!

The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT

• Skip Shift is enabled when vehicle speed is greater than 16 MPH

Skip Shift

• 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 message will appear in the tachometer.

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

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ADDING FUEL

1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver's door map pocket).

2. Open the fuel filler door.

(26 km/h) but less than 18 MPH (29 km/h) and the accelerator is at 20% or less.

3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system.

4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper

door while refueling.

NOTE:

Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open.

5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full.

6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.

NOTE:

A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.

WARNING!

• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled.

• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to turn on.

• A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place fuel containers on the ground while filling.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE

• If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency release procedure by following the proceeding steps.

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Locate the carpet access door (on the right side inner trim panel of the trunk).

• Pull the edge of the access door on the right side inner trim panel to expose the emergency release cable.

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