Dodge 2005 Viper User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

..............................53

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

....................................83

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................109

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

..............................................147

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................157

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................217

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

.........................................233

INDEX

....................................................................243

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵Introduction ........................... 4

䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 4

䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 6

䡵Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6

䡵Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be

aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine Mopar威parts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, cer-

tain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products

of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this owner’s manual:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures which could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on a stamped

plate at the left front corner of the instrument panel,

visible through the windshield. This number also ap-

pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label

affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label as a

convenient record of your vehicle identification number

and optional equipment.

Vehicle Identification Number

6 INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle

could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety

and may lead to an accident resulting in serious

injury or death.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵A Word About Your Keys ..................11

▫Ignition Key ..........................11

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................12

▫Power Accessory Delay Feature ............13

䡵Door Locks ............................13

▫Electronic Locking/Unlocking .............13

▫Mechanical Release .....................14

▫Automatic Door Locks ...................15

䡵Remote Keyless Entry .....................15

▫To Unlock The Doors ...................16

▫To Lock The Doors .....................17

▫To Unlock The Trunk ....................17

▫Panic Alarm ..........................17

▫To Use The Panic Alarm .................17

▫To Program Transmitters .................18

▫General Information ....................18

▫Transmitter Battery Service ...............19

䡵Vehicle Theft Alarm ......................20

▫To Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System ......20

▫Entering The Trunk With The System Armed . . .21

▫Security System Disarm ..................22

▫Tamper Alert .........................23

䡵Trunk Safety Warning .....................23

▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release ..........24

䡵Windows .............................24

▫Power Windows .......................24

▫Auto Down Feature ....................26

▫Power Accessory Delay Feature ............26

▫Wind Buffeting ........................26

䡵Occupant Restraints ......................26

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................27

▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlert) ...........................31

▫Six Point Belt System - If Equipped .........32

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............33

▫Seat Belt Extender ......................33

▫Child Restraint ........................34

▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .41

䡵Engine Break-In Recommendations ...........50

䡵Safety Tips ............................51

▫Exhaust Gas ..........................51

▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..............................51

▫Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The

Vehicle ..............................52

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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