Dodge Viper SRT 2013 User Manual

2013 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.

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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

and 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 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.

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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

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............10

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

FRONT SEATS ................14

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ...........16

ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST ..........16

TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................17

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —

SRT8 VERSIONS ...............18

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAMS LEVER ................18

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/

Headlights ...................19

Instrument Panel Dimmer ..........19

SPEED CONTROL ...............20

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP

SHIFT .....................21

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL

(ATC) ......................21

PARKVIEW

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 23

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....24

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO .........26

Uconnect™ ACCESS (Available on Uconnect™ 8.4A and Uconnect™

8.4AN) .....................27

Uconnect™ 8.4A ...............30

Uconnect™ 8.4AN ..............44

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 58 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ................58

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......59

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink

POWER OUTLETS ..............63

) .................60

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........64

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............64

SRT

LAUNCH MODE ................65

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING

SYSTEM ....................65

PERFORMANCE FEATURES ........67

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .....67

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ....................68

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......71

TIREFIT KIT .................72

JUMP-STARTING ...............77

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......80

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........80

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..........81

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - Non SRT8 . . . 82

MAINTENANCE CHART ...........83

SRT – MAINTENANCE RECORD ......84

FUSES .....................85

TIRE PRESSURES ..............88

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .....88

EXTERIOR BULBS ..............89

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................90

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................90

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ...................90

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........90

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND

WASHINGTON, D.C. .............91

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®

INDEX

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....95

.................92

....................93

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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 Media Center Touch-Screen Radios). 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.

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.

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 therefore.

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 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

I. Electronic Speed Control pg. 20

J. Adjustable Pedals pg. 16

(EVIC) Messages pg. 58

K. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

L. Headlight Switch pg. 19

M. Power Mirrors

N. Power Door Locks

• Automatic Climate Controls pg. 21

• Air Conditioning (A/C) pg. 22

F. Hazard Button

G. Power Outlets pg. 63

H. Automatic Climate Control

Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 18

A. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams

B. Tachometer

steering wheel) pg. 9

C. Ignition Start/Stop Button (behind

D. Uconnect 8.4AN pg. 44

• Recirculation pg. 22

• Heated Mirrors pg. 22

E. Emergency Brake

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System 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 68 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

- Front Fog Light 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***

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Ignition On *** On vehicles equipped with a Premium Instrument Cluster, 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.

Opening The Trunk

• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.

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. 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 emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.

WARNING!

• Never use the P ARK 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.

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

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave 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.

4. Press the red ENGINE START/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 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.

THEFT 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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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. To 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.

WARNING!

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.

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 Warning Light driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• 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

GETTING STARTED

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.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child.

Infant and Child Restraints

• Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child seats.

• The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who have outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat.

GETTING STARTED

Older Children and Child Restraints

• Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat.

• All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly . If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably , and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the seat belt in the seat. Use this simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone:

• Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat?

• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back?

• Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm?

• Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach?

• Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip?

If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.

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

GETTING STARTED

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.

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINT TETHER ANCHOR

Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to tether anchors have been available for some time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will provide add-on tether-strap kits for some of their older products. There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the passenger seat.

To attach a child restraint tether strap:

1. Move the seat-bottom 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.

GETTING STARTED

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. Install the child restraint according to the manufacturer's directions.

9. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer's directions.

WARNING!

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

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 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

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT8 VERSIONS

• 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.

TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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.

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• 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 and to 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.

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

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

• 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 Media Center/ Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

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

SPEED CONTROL

• The electronic speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

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

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

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

will appear on the instru-

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 (2 km/h).

• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the new set speed.

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.

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

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

• 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.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT

• Skip Shift is enabled when vehicle speed is greater than 16 MPH (26 km/h) but less than 18 MPH (29 km/h) and the accelerator is at 20% or less.

• For optimal fuel economy, under low acceleration conditions, your vehicle will only allow you to shift from first gear to fourth gear. Additionally , the skip shift message will appear in the tachometer.

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

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)

• Press the AUTO button or AUTO soft-key.

• Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger.

• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Air Conditioning (A/C)

• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit AUTO mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will go to the previous user setting.

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging turn the recirculation button off.

• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

Heated Mirrors

• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA

• You can see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the

shift lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView displayed in the rearview mirror or touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.

• If the rearview mirror or touchscreen display appears foggy, clean the ParkView located to the left of the tailgate handle.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up; even when using the ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

Rear Back-Up Camera image will be

camera

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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO

Uconnect™ 8.4A

NOTE:

The 8.4A and 8.4AN appearance is the same, but the listed features provide the differences.

• 8.4” Touch-Screen

• Navigation-ready, see dealer for details

• Hands-free/Bluetooth

• USB port, AUX port and SD Card slot standard

• Touchscreen Climate Controls

• SiriusXM™ Standard

• Embedded Connectivity (US Market Only)

• Uconnect Access via Mobile Phone

Uconnect™ 8.4AN

NOTE:

The 8.4A and 8.4AN appearance is the same, but the listed features provide the differences.

• 8.4” Touch-Screen

• Navigation Standard

• Hands-free/Bluetooth

• USB port, AUX port and SD Card slot standard

• Touchscreen Climate Controls

• HD Radio

• SiriusXM™ Standard

• SiriusXM™ Traffic

• SiriusXM™ Travel Link

• Embedded Connectivity (US Market Only)

• Uconnect Access via Mobile Phone

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Uconnect™ ACCESS (Available on Uconnect™ 8.4A and Uconnect™ 8.4AN)

• With Uconnect™ Access, owners now have emergency and remote vehicle features and apps available. In-vehicle features include 9-1-1 Call, and Roadside Assistance Call. Your vehicle is also capable of remote vehicle features such as Remote Start, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, and Remote Horn and Lights , by being registered and using a compatible smartphone.

• Your vehicle may come with a complimentary trial period for use of the Uconnect™ Access features. To activate the trial, you must first register with Uconnect™. See the simple registration steps below. Once registered, Uconnect™ Access customers can purchase additional features and Apps as they become available. After the trial period, you can subscribe for continued service . For additional information, contact Uconnect™ Customer Care at 855-792-4241, or visit Owner Connect at www.Dodge.com/MoparOwnerConnect.com.

Uconnect™ Access In-Vehicle Features

Uconnect™ Access in-vehicle features do not require that you have a compatible smartphone. Instead, they work by using the onboard connectivity service.

Assist Call

• The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of several predefined destinations for immediate support:

1. Roadside Assistance Call – If you get a

flat tire, or need a tow, you’ll be connected to someone who can help anytime. Additional fees may apply.

2. Uconnect™ Access Customer Care –

In-vehicle support for Uconnect™ Access System, Apps and Features.

3. Vehicle Customer Care – T otal support for your Chrysler Group vehicle.

Emergency 9-1-1 Call (If Equipped):

• Places a direct call to a local emergency authority.

• If a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit certain vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator, including the last known GPS coordinates of your vehicle. If a connection is made between a 9-1-1 operator and your vehicle, you understand and agree that 9-1-1 operators may record conversations and sounds in your car upon connection and consent to such recordings. Your vehicle MUST have a working electrical system for the 9-1-1 Call system, among others, to operate. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT) THE 9-1-1 CALL SYSTEM, AMONG OTHER VEHICLES SYSTEMS, WILL NOT OPERATE.

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Roadside Assistance (if equipped):

• If your vehicle is equipped with this feature and within cellular range, you may be able to connect to Roadside Assistance, Uconnect™ Care and Vehicle Care by pressing the “Assist” button on the Rearview Mirror of your vehicle. To the extent any such calls incur additional costs you are responsible for them. If Roadside Assistance is provided to your vehicle, you agree to be responsible for any additional roadside assistance service costs that you may incur . In order to provide Uconnect™ Services to you, we may record and monitor your conversations with Roadside Assistance, Uconnect™ Care or Vehicle Care, whether such conversations are initiated through the Uconnect™ Services in your vehicle, or via a landline or mobile telephone, and may share information obtained through such recording and monitoring in accordance with regulatory requirements. You acknowledge, agree and consent to any recording, monitoring or sharing of information obtained through any such call recordings.

How to Register with Uconnect™ Access

1. With the vehicle parked and the radio powered on, select the “Apps” soft-key located

near the bottom of the radio touch screen.

2. Select the “Uconnect Registration” App soft-key from the Apps list.

3. The Uconnect™ Registration App opens, providing simple step-by-step instructions

on entering your email address to begin the registration process.

4. You will receive a secured registration email from Uconnect™ Access containing a link

for completing your Uconnect™ Access Registration on-line. For security reasons, this email link will be valid for 24 hours.

5. Follow the link to complete the final step of registration and to begin using Uconnect™

Access

For additional registration assistance while in the vehicle, push the ASSIST button to contact Uconnect™ Customer Care.

NOTE:

If 24 hours has passed and the email link is no longer valid, customers can follow the process as previously described beginning at Step 1.

Uconnect™ Access In-Vehicle Connectivity Services

• Uconnect™ Access brings the power of the internet into your vehicle with exciting features, remote capabilities, theft alarm notification, and stolen vehicle assistance applications through on-board connectivity service. Once registered with Uconnect™ Access, you can customize the capabilities of your vehicle system using your Uconnect™ Access account from the vehicle, the web, or your Smartphone.

• Please refer to your Uconnect™ Access account for information on available subscriptions, applications and packages for your vehicle. For additional information, contact Uconnect™ Customer Care at 855-792-4241, or visit Owner Connect (www.Dodge.com/MoparOwnerConnect.com).

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