Index Dodge Dodge Viper (2017 year) - manual in english

Dodge Viper (2017 year). Manual - part 7

CAUTION! (Continued)

• After the use of high power draw accessories, or long

periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.

Auxiliary Jumper Harness

The Viper is equipped with an auxiliary power jumper,
allowing an electronic device to be directly connected to
the vehicle without having to use the console power
outlets. Power to the device will be controlled by the
ignition switch.

NOTE:

The electronic device must draw less than five

amps to prevent damage.

To install, remove the mirror cover by pulling straight
down and separating the cover pieces.

Connect the auxiliary port jumper into the unused connec-
tor taped to the wiring bundle. Connect the other end of
the auxiliary port jumper to the electronic device.

Mirror Cover Removal

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NOTE:

The red wire in the bundle is the power wire and

will provide the positive 12 volts to the electronic device.

Re-install the mirror cover and be sure to not pinch the
wires that go into the electronic device.

Auxiliary Port Jumper

Mirror Cover Installation

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CUPHOLDERS — IF EQUIPPED

There are two cupholders located in the rear of the center
console.

STORAGE

Glove Compartment

An electronic glove compartment is located on the passen-
ger side of the instrument panel. Push in the button to open
the glove compartment.

Center Console Cupholders

Glove Compartment

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NOTE:

The glove compartment will lock with the door

locks unless the key fob is detected inside the vehicle.

Console Features

Console Cubby Bin — If Equipped

An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the center
console rearward of the gear selector.

Opened Glove Compartment

Center Console Cubby Bin Location

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Cargo Net Storage — If Equipped

There is a cargo net storage area located between the driver
and passenger’s seat.

Storage Bin — If Equipped

There is a storage bin located between the driver and
passenger’s seat. Pull up on the release lever to open the
storage bin.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli-
sion.

Cargo Net Storage Location

Storage Bin Location

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Door Storage

The door panels contain storage areas located in the lower
center area of the door panel.

REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Push this button to turn on

the rear window defroster. An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear

window defroster automatically turns off after approxi-
mately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, push the button a second time.

NOTE:

To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear

window defroster only when the engine is operating.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-

dow. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heat-
ing elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive

window cleaners on the interior surface of the win-
dow.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

Door Panel Storage

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTENTS

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . .113
䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . .115

䡵 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS. . . . . . . . .116

▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

䡵 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . .131

▫ Instrument Cluster Display Controls . . . . . . . . .132
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Messages. . . . . . . . .134
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu

Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

䡵 CYBERSECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
䡵 UCONNECT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

▫ Buttons On The Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
▫ Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings

— Uconnect 8.4 NAV System Settings . . . . . . . .142

▫ SRT Performance Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

䡵 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . .158
䡵 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED. . . .158
䡵 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . .159

▫ Radio Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

䡵 RADIO ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
䡵 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . .160

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

▫ Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

䡵 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
䡵 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK

TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet

6 — Passenger Air Bag

11 — Climate Controls

2 — Sound System Speaker

7 — Glove Compartment

12 — Dimmer Controls

3 — Instrument Cluster

8 — Uconnect System

13 — Headlight Switch

4 — Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop Button

9 — Uconnect System Hard Controls

5 — Glove Compartment Lock

10 — Switch Bank (Screen Off, Hazard
Switch, Back Button)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster

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Instrument Cluster Descriptions

1. Speedometer

• Indicates vehicle speed.

2. Tachometer

• Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute

(RPM x 1000).

3. Temperature Gauge

• The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-

perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.

• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-

perature when driving in hot weather or up mountain
grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper
limits of the normal operating range.

WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look

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WARNING! (Continued)

under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H”, turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.

4. Fuel Gauge

• The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank

when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.

•

The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the

vehicle where the fuel door is located.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

The warning/indicator lights switch on in the instrument
panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic
signal when applicable. These indications are indicative
and precautionary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained
in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information in this
chapter in the event of a failure indication.

All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell-
tales are optional and may not appear.

Red Telltale Indicator Lights

Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

Red Telltale

Light

What It Means

Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a
chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.

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Air Bag Warning Light

Red Telltale Light

What It Means

Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driv-
ing, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This light will illumi-
nate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will
stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving,
have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.

Brake Warning Light

Red Telltale Light

What It Means

English

Metric

Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli-
cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake
fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the
full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system mal-
function or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on until
the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the Brake Booster, the ABS pump
will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.

NOTE:

Brake Warning Light may illuminate due to excessive wear to brake pads.

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The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity
in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.

The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.

NOTE:

The light may flash momentarily during sharp

cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions.
The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake
fluid level checked.

If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It
will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD).

CAUTION!

In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immedi-
ate repair to the ABS system is required.

Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light
should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or
a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate,
have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.

The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition placed in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is

applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

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Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped

Red Telltale

Light

What It Means

Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is
arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.

Engine Temperature Warning Light

Red Warning

Light

What It Means

Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the
gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a
set threshold. Further overheating will cause a continuous chime sound for 4 minutes, or until
the engine is allowed to cool, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on,
turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature
reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to
“If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.

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Battery Charge Warning Light

Red Telltale

Light

What It Means

Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is
running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system or a related compo-
nent.

Oil Pressure Warning Light

Red Telltale

Light

What It Means

Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle
and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil
is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.

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