Dodge Viper (2017 year). Manual

Do Not Disturb

With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from
incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes
on the road and hands on the wheel. For your convenience,
there is a counter display to keep track of your missed calls
and text messages while you were using Do Not Disturb.

Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text mes-
sage, a call or both, when declining an incoming call and
send it to voicemail.

Automatic reply messages can be:

• “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 characters.

NOTE:

Only the first 25 characters can been seen on the

touchscreen while typing a custom message.

While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected
so you can still place a second call without being inter-
rupted by incoming calls.

NOTE:

• Reply with text message is not compatible with iPhones.

• Auto reply with text message is only available on

phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.

General Information

This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be

received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

NOTE:

• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with

FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.

• The term IC before the certification/registration number

only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.

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Additional Information

© 2016 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp
logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trade-
marks of Yelp.

Uconnect System Support:

• U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com or call:

1-877-855-8400(24 hours a day 7 days a week)

• Canadian residents visit DriveUconnect.ca or call:

1-800-465-2001(English) or 1-800-387-9983(French)

Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET

Sat., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET

Sun., Closed

Uconnect Access services support, call: 1-855-792-4241

Please have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you
call.

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STARTING PROCEDURES

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct any other occupant to buckle their seat belt.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unat-
tended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.

CAUTION!

• Long periods of engine idling, especially at higher

than normal engine idle speeds, can cause excessive
exhaust temperatures, which can damage your ve-
hicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running.

• Running an engine with a low oil level can cause

severe damage. Check the engine oil level at every
fuel fill-up.

Normal Starting

CAUTION!

The engine in your vehicle is designed for operation
down to 0°F (-18°C). Starting the engine below 0°F
(-18°C) coolant temperature creates a potential for
scuffing or seizing of internal components in this high
performance engine. To prevent engine damage, do not
start the engine at temperatures below 0°F (-18°C).

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NOTE:

• You must disarm the security system in order to start the

engine. Refer to “Security Alarm System” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.

• Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does

not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
However, if the engine has not started within three
seconds, slightly press the accelerator pedal while con-
tinuing to crank. If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, wait five seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.

To Start The Engine:

1. Fully apply the parking brake.

2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.

NOTE:

The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is

pressed to the floor.

3. Place the gear selector in NEUTRAL.

4. Push the red ENGINE START/STOP button located on

the instrument panel. Release the button when the
engine starts.

Engine START/STOP Button

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If Engine Fails To Start

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.

WARNING!

• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the

throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has
a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous
if done improperly, so follow this procedure care-
fully. Refer to “Jump-Starting” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.

If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have
enough power to continue running when the ENGINE
START button is released. If this occurs, continue cranking
up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the
way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the
ENGINE START button once the engine is running
smoothly.

If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second
periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the
floor, the “Normal Starting” procedure should be repeated.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NOTE:

The parking brake should be engaged and the gear

selector placed into REVERSE before leaving the vehicle,
especially when parked on an incline.

Your vehicle is equipped with a high torque capacity dual
disc clutch. The clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the
floor during each shift. As you release the clutch pedal,
lightly press the accelerator pedal.

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CAUTION!

• Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch

pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the
clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause
abnormal wear on the clutch.

• Failure to press the clutch pedal fully to the floor

may cause increased shift efforts, and may result in
damage to the clutch and transmission.

• Do not rest your hand on the gear selector while

driving, as this may result in transmission damage.

• Do not attempt to shift the transmission if the rear

wheels are spinning due to loss of traction. Damage
to the transmission may occur.

Ensure the transmission is in first gear when moving
forward from a standing position.

CAUTION!

Failure to start out in first gear when moving forward
from a starting position may result in damage to the
clutch.

Shifting

Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the
clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Damage to
the transmission or clutch may occur if you do not fully
press the clutch pedal and lift off of the accelerator pedal
when shifting.

The six-speed manual transmission has a spring that
centers the gear selector near third and fourth gear. This
spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are
shifting. Be careful when shifting from first to second or
downshifting from sixth to fifth.

Shift Pattern

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The spring will try to pull the gear selector toward third
and fourth gear. Make sure you move the gear selector into
second or fifth gear. If you let the gear selector move in the
direction of the pulling, you may end shifting from first to
fourth or from sixth to third gear.

You will find it easier to use only the lower gears for most
city driving. For steady highway driving with light accel-
erations, sixth gear is recommended.

Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or
try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal
partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the
clutch.

Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.

NOTE:

• Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse

inhibitor system. When vehicle speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates to help
prevent shifts into REVERSE. When at a complete stop,
you may notice light shift efforts into REVERSE with the
ignition in the ON position, and increased shift efforts

into REVERSE with the ignition in the OFF position.
This is normal operation of the transmission reverse
inhibitor system.

• Shifting gears during cold weather may require an

increased effort until the transmission lubricant is warm.
This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.

• Due to the high performance nature of your drivetrain,

a certain amount of noise from the transmission is
normal. This noise can be most noticeable when the
vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged
(clutch pedal released), but it may also be heard when
driving. The noise may also be more noticeable when the
transmission is warm. This noise is normal and is not an
indication of a problem with your clutch or transmis-
sion.

• You must always use first gear (or REVERSE) when

starting from a standing position.

CAUTION!

Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop
before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so may
result in transmission damage.

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Recommended Shift Speeds

To use your manual transmission for fuel economy it
should be upshifted as listed below. Shift at the vehicle
speeds listed for acceleration. Earlier upshifts during cruise
conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in in-
creased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS

1-4

4-5

5-6

mph

(km/h)

(27)

(72)

(80)

Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired
acceleration rate.

Skip Shift Indicator Light

There are times when you must shift the trans-
mission directly from first gear into fourth gear
instead of from first gear into second gear. This is
to help you get the best possible fuel economy

from your vehicle. This occurs when engine coolant is
higher than 107°F (42°C), and vehicle speed is greater than
16 mph (26 km/h) but less than 18 mph (29 km/h), and

engine speed is less than 1,550 RPM, and the transmission
is in first gear, and the accelerator is at 20% throttle or less.
The “Skip Shift Indicator Light” located in the tachometer
will illuminate during these times.

When the “Skip Shift Indicator Light” illuminates, the shift
mechanism will only allow shifts from first gear to fourth
gear. After you shift the transmission into fourth gear, you
can press the clutch in and shift to another forward gear.

Downshifting - Proper downshifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, downshift
to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep grade.

CAUTION!

If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or
downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.

WARNING!

Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.

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STREET/RACE MODE — IF EQUIPPED

This vehicle is equipped with a two mode electronic
controlled damping system. This system allows for a
compliant street suspension damping setting or a firmer
race suspension damping setting. When in street mode the
system will automatically shift the suspension dampers to
the firmer Race damping setting during some hard accel-
eration and braking situations. 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 (push the
“STREET” button on the Instrument Panel). 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 — This mode is driver selectable when the

vehicle is placed in RACE mode (push the “RACE”
button on the Instrument Panel). This mode is for track
use only and will supply maximum grip to the tires.

NOTE:

• With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the suspen-

sion damping system will be in the last mode the system
was in when the vehicle was turned off. The driver can
select either Street or Race damping mode at any time.

• The suspension mode will lock and stay in whatever the

driver selects even when the ignition is turned off and
the car restarted.

• The RACE setting will provide a much firmer ride.
• When RACE mode is enabled, a Shock symbol with

“RACE” next to it will light up in the instrument cluster.

LAUNCH MODE

This system maximizes acceleration traction for straight
line racing.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on a level track

surface with the engine running.

2. Set the steering wheel for straight ahead driving.

3. Fully depress the clutch and select the first gear posi-

tion.

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4. Push and release the “LAUNCH” button (located on the

steering wheel controls).

5. Rapidly press the accelerator pedal to the floor within

one second.

NOTE:

If the instrument cluster 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.
Pushing 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.

• Launch Mode can be used in any of the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) Modes.

• Launch Mode should not be used within the first 500

miles (805 km) of engine break-in.

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

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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.

TRACK USE

Guidelines For Track Use

NOTE:

Because of the extreme conditions encountered

during track use, any damage or wear associated with
track use is not covered by warranty.

• It is recommended that the shocks be operated in RACE

mode, if equipped.

• ESC is track capable in all modes.
Prior To Each Track Event/Day

• Verify all fluids are at the correct levels. Refer to “Fluid

Capacities” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.

• Verify the front and rear brake pads have more than ½

pad thickness remaining. If the brake pads require
changing, please burnish prior to track outing at full
pace.

• Tire pressure:

– 35psi hot recommended. This typically can be

achieved with cold pressures between 25 and 29 psi,
depending on driver, track, and ambient conditions.

Conclusion Of Each Track Event

• It is recommended that a brake bleed procedure is

performed to maintain the pedal feel and stopping
capability of your brake system.

• It is recommended that each track outing should end

with a minimum of 1 cool down lap using minimal
braking.

• Following each track session, tires should be inspected

for wear.

NOTE:

• All SRT vehicles are track tested for 24 hours of endur-

ance, however, it is recommended that suspension sys-
tem, brake system, prop shaft, and ½ shaft boots should
be checked for wear or damage after every track event.

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• Track usage results in increased operating temperatures

of the engine, transmission, clutch, driveline and brake
system. This may affect noise (NVH) countermeasures
designed into your vehicle. New components may need
to be installed to return the system to the original NVH
performance.

For ACR models, please review the supplemental manual
for track tips.

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

Acceleration

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have
a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever
there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud,
loose sand, etc.).

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be
observed:

1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy.

2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.

CAUTION!

Driving your vehicle through deep puddles at speeds
over 5 mph (8 km/h), may cause water to be ingested
into the engine. This can cause severe engine damage.

3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become

visible.

4. Keep tires properly inflated.

5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the

vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.

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DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters
deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is
flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry your ve-
hicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal-
low standing water, consider the following Cautions and
Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h)
when driving through standing water.

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis-
tances. Therefore, after driving through standing
water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake
pedal several times to dry the brakes.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in inju-

ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.

CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the standing water before

driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.

• Determine the condition of the road or the path that

is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.

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