Dodge Viper (2017 year). Manual

Tire Service Kit Storage

The Tire Service Kit is located in the left side of the trunk.

Tire Service Kit Components And Operation

Tire Service Kit Location

Tire Service Kit Components

1 — Sealant Bottle

5 — Mode Select Knob

2 — Deflation Button

6 — Sealant Hose (Clear)

3 — Pressure Gauge

7 — Air Pump Hose (Black)

4 — Power Button

8 — Power Plug (located on the
bottom side of the Tire Service
Kit)

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Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses

Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following
symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.

Selecting Air Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this
position for air pump operation only. Use the Black

Air Pump Hose (7) when selecting this mode.

Selecting Sealant Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this
position to inject the Tire Service Kit Sealant and to

inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when
selecting this mode.

Using The Power Button

Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn

on the Tire Service Kit. Push and release the Power Button
(4) again to turn Off the Tire Service Kit.

Using The Deflation Button

Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air
pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.

Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions

• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant

Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the
lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure
optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing a
Tire with Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and
Hose Replacement”.

• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire

application use and need to be replaced after each use.
Always replace these components immediately at your
original equipment vehicle dealer.

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• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form,

clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material
from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the
sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly
discarded.

• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on

the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire
Service Kit.

• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate

bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,
located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the
bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or
similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump
Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in
the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid inject-
ing sealant into them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only
intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm)
diameter in the tread of your tire.

• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle

closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid
the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service
Kit.

• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under

the following circumstances:

– If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately

1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.

– If the tire has any sidewall damage.
– If the tire has any damage from driving with

extremely low tire pressure.

– If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat

tire.

– If the wheel has any damage.
– If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the

wheel.

• Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or heat

source.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the
vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place
provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.

• Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit

to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire
Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed,
or absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and
respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with plenty
of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin.
Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is any
contact with clothing.

• Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In

case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physi-
cian immediately. Keep Tire Service Kit out of reach
of children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately
with plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do
not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immedi-
ately.

Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s

Hazard Warning flashers.

2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the

deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground.
This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to
reach the valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on
the ground. This will provide the best positioning of the
kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and
running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to
place the valve stem in this position before proceeding.

3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in

Gear (manual transmission) and place the ignition in the
OFF position.

4. Set the parking brake.

(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Sealant

Mode position.

2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap

from the fitting at the end of the hose.

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3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the

deflated tire.

4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the

fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve
stem.

5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

NOTE:

Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails)

from the tire.

• Always start the engine before turning on the Tire

Service Kit.

NOTE:

Manual transmission vehicles must have the park-

ing brake engaged and the gear selector in NEUTRAL.

• After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white

fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the
Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.

NOTE:

Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the

tire.

If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10
seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service

Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem.
Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the
Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode
Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not
Air Mode. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on the Tire
Service Kit.

2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power

outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if available.
Make sure the engine is running before turning on the
Tire Service Kit.

3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous

use. Call for assistance.

NOTE:

If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and the

pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump
Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).

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If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant
Hose (6):

1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer

flowing through hose (typically takes 30 - 70 seconds).
As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6), the
Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (4.8 Bar).
The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease quickly from
approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the actual tire pressure
when the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.

2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi-

ately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to
operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure
indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side
latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire
pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).

If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar)
pressure within 15 minutes:

• The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive

the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

NOTE:

If the tire becomes overinflated, push the Deflation

Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended
inflation pressure before continuing.

If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at
least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service

Kit.

2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the

Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument
panel.

3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the

valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of
the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle
storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Ve-
hicle.”

CAUTION!

• The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get

hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.

• Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of

the Sealant Hose (6) can result in sealant contacting
your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s interior. It can
also result in sealant contacting internal Tire Service
Kit components which may cause permanent damage
to the kit.

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(D) Drive Vehicle:

Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire,
drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure
distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire.
Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h).

WARNING!

Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have
the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using
Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until
the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this
warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal
to you, your passengers, and others around you.

(E) After Driving:

Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop to
Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air

Mode position.

2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw

the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem.

4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure

Gauge (3).

If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):

The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the
vehicle further. Call for assistance.

If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit

and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire
and loading information label on the driver-side door
opening.

NOTE:

If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Deflation

Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended
inflation pressure before continuing.

2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem,

reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12
Volt outlet.

3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in the

vehicle.

4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the

earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire
service center.

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5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument

panel after the tire has been repaired.

6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6)

assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.

NOTE:

When having the tire serviced, advise the autho-

rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed
using the Tire Service Kit.

(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:

1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).

2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the

recessed area under the sealant bottle.

3. Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant Bottle

(1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it
accordingly.

4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit

housing.

5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that

the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the front
of the housing. Push the bottle into the housing. An
audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked
into place.

6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of

the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage
area (located on the bottom of the air pump).

7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the

vehicle.

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES

WARNING!

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever

the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be hurt by the fan.

• 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 another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow this
procedure carefully.

• Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry

such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.

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NOTE:

The battery is located underneath an access panel

inside the rear compartment on the left side of the vehicle.
A remote battery terminal is located in the engine compart-
ment for jump-starting.

Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such

as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadver-
tent electrical contact.

2. When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle,

park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without
allowing the vehicles to touch one another.

3. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in NEU-

TRAL, and turn the ignition OFF on both vehicles.

4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical

loads.

5. Remove the plastic fuse cover to gain access to the

remote jump-start positive (+) post in the engine com-
partment. Refer to the following illustration for remote
jump-starting connections.

Battery Location

1 — Positive Battery Post
2 — Negative Battery Post

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CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.

6. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the

remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

7. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

8. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the booster battery.

9. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do
not use any other exposed metal parts.

10. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

11. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in

the reverse sequence:

Remote Jump Start Connections

1 — Remote Positive (+) Post
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post

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Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from

the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from

the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable from the remote positive (+) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged
in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn your steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between 1st gear and
REVERSE, while gently pushing the accelerator. Use the
least amount of pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, or racing the engine.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck. And do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.

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CAUTION!

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between

1st gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.

• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast

may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Only use flatbed
equipment. Always comply with applicable state or local
towing ordinances.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.

Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags” in “Occupant Restraints” for further information
on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) func-
tion.

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

Please refer to “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags” in “Occupant Restraints” for further information
on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L

1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir

6 — Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir

2 — Coolant Pressure Cap

7 — Engine Oil Fill

3 — Engine Oil Dipstick

8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

4 — Power Distribution Center

9 — Air Cleaner Filter

5 — Remote Jump Start Positive Battery Post

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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)

To meet new government regulations and promote cleaner
air, your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the
performance of the emissions and engine control systems.
When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle
will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as
well as engine emissions well within current government
regulations.

If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light. It will also
store diagnostic codes and other information to assist your
service technician in making repairs. Although your ve-
hicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see
your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.

CAUTION!

Prolonged driving with the light on could cause fur-
ther damage to the emission control system. It could
also affect fuel economy and driveability. The vehicle
must be serviced before any state emissions tests can
be performed.

If the light is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage
and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.

Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity

Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to ac-
cess this information to assist with the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle and emissions system.

WARNING!

• ONLY an authorized service technician should con-

nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in
order to diagnose or service your vehicle.

• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the OBD

II connection port, such as a driver-behavior tracking
device, it may:

• Be possible that vehicle systems, including safety

related systems, could be impaired or a loss of
vehicle control could occur that may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.

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