Owner's Manual
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... dealer or by repeating this procedure. If equipped This six point belt system meets SCCA standards and should be used when engaged in related performance driving events. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be reactivated by following these steps: NOTE: The following...
... dealer or by repeating this procedure. If equipped This six point belt system meets SCCA standards and should be used when engaged in related performance driving events. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be reactivated by following these steps: NOTE: The following...
Owner's Manual
Page 41
... the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. • The Airbag/Inflator Units are not there to protect you to protect you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes...
... the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. • The Airbag/Inflator Units are not there to protect you to protect you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
... condition which makes it necessary for the passenger than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because there is a child, age 1 to make driving somewhat easier. Have the airbags replaced by the airbag will not be safely driveable after the airbags deploy. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
... condition which makes it necessary for the passenger than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because there is a child, age 1 to make driving somewhat easier. Have the airbags replaced by the airbag will not be safely driveable after the airbags deploy. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Owner's Manual
Page 46
...6 to have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not come on while driving. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in a collision. While the airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is necessary... vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4,000 rpm. • Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, for long periods of the following occurs, have the airbags ready...belts. Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your new Viper does not require a long break-in a collision.
...6 to have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not come on while driving. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in a collision. While the airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is necessary... vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4,000 rpm. • Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, for long periods of the following occurs, have the airbags ready...belts. Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your new Viper does not require a long break-in a collision.
Owner's Manual
Page 47
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Wait until the engine has reached normal operating temperature before driving at the recommended maximum break-in speed. • Avoid excessive idling. • Check the engine oil level at high speed. 2 Breathing it is colorless and ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Wait until the engine has reached normal operating temperature before driving at the recommended maximum break-in speed. • Avoid excessive idling. • Check the engine oil level at high speed. 2 Breathing it is colorless and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 57
.... 3 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is no longer riding against your chest. In a collision you to its original position. If you are driving, the sudden movement of the seat could cause you could be seriously or even fatally injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked...
.... 3 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is no longer riding against your chest. In a collision you to its original position. If you are driving, the sudden movement of the seat could cause you could be seriously or even fatally injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... strong gusts of the road where large trucks pass by. Strong gusts of wind may be by the side of wind are fully latched before driving. CAUTION! Such a place might be pushed up at the front, raising the hood beyond the initial opening height. If the hood is moving and block...
... strong gusts of the road where large trucks pass by. Strong gusts of wind may be by the side of wind are fully latched before driving. CAUTION! Such a place might be pushed up at the front, raising the hood beyond the initial opening height. If the hood is moving and block...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
... FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of headlight illumination for normal night time driving. NOTE: This feature is turned off . To activate the delay, turn off before the ignition, they will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the...
... FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of headlight illumination for normal night time driving. NOTE: This feature is turned off . To activate the delay, turn off before the ignition, they will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the...
Owner's Manual
Page 66
... the best possible seat/pedal position. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of fore and aft pedal adjustment. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Your Viper is locked before driving. Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is stopped. 66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjust the column only while...
... the best possible seat/pedal position. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of fore and aft pedal adjustment. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Your Viper is locked before driving. Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is stopped. 66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjust the column only while...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
... any state emissions tests can be reactivated if the driver's seat belt is unfastened for deactivating the system. 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 77 CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the light on could also affect fuel economy and driveability. Be sure the gas cap is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
... any state emissions tests can be reactivated if the driver's seat belt is unfastened for deactivating the system. 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 77 CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the light on could also affect fuel economy and driveability. Be sure the gas cap is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Owner's Manual
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The light should come on the Voltage gauge will illuminate when there is a charging system malfunction or a possible accessory drive belt failure. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. Charge System Light A red LED light on briefly as a bulb check when the ... Pressure gauge will illuminate to indicate low engine oil pressure. NOTE: This light does not indicate how much oil is corrected. The accessory belt also drives the water pump. 78 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trunk Ajar Light This light indicates that the fog lights are on. CAUTION! DO NOT operate the...
The light should come on the Voltage gauge will illuminate when there is a charging system malfunction or a possible accessory drive belt failure. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. Charge System Light A red LED light on briefly as a bulb check when the ... Pressure gauge will illuminate to indicate low engine oil pressure. NOTE: This light does not indicate how much oil is corrected. The accessory belt also drives the water pump. 78 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trunk Ajar Light This light indicates that the fog lights are on. CAUTION! DO NOT operate the...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
... replaced. Immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the vehicle in the event of a failure to a portion of the brake system has failed. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on for 6 to assure that the parking brake has not been released. The light should be checked frequently to 8 seconds...
... replaced. Immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the vehicle in the event of a failure to a portion of the brake system has failed. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on for 6 to assure that the parking brake has not been released. The light should be checked frequently to 8 seconds...
Owner's Manual
Page 80
...engine until the cause is warming up mountain grades, or in heavy stop and go traffic. Oil pressures will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in revolutionsper-minute (RPM) times 1,000. The normal operating pressure is corrected. If the red...(pounds per square inch). The gauge pointer will be higher as the engine is corrected. The pressure will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up . Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge shows engine oil pressure when the engine is corrected. Coolant Temperature Gauge This ...
...engine until the cause is warming up mountain grades, or in heavy stop and go traffic. Oil pressures will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or in revolutionsper-minute (RPM) times 1,000. The normal operating pressure is corrected. If the red...(pounds per square inch). The gauge pointer will be higher as the engine is corrected. The pressure will likely show higher temperatures when driving in hot weather, up . Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge shows engine oil pressure when the engine is corrected. Coolant Temperature Gauge This ...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
.... Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information. 4 In this button once will turn off. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may appear on your CD player, one of the following reasons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside...
.... Many radio stations do not currently broadcast PTY information. 4 In this button once will turn off. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may appear on your CD player, one of the following reasons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
... on a hill with light accelerations, 6th gear is in REVERSE before you will find it easier to the transmission. For steady highway driving with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This could result in THIRD. 100 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will cause abnormal ...wear on the clutch. For most city driving you shift gears. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into REVERSE until the transmission lubricant has warmed, you release the clutch pedal,...
... on a hill with light accelerations, 6th gear is in REVERSE before you will find it easier to the transmission. For steady highway driving with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This could result in THIRD. 100 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting The idle speed will cause abnormal ...wear on the clutch. For most city driving you shift gears. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into REVERSE until the transmission lubricant has warmed, you release the clutch pedal,...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
... and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Leaving children in the ignition. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is fully disengaged before driving: failure to do so may move the vehicle. Always apply the parking brake whenever you fully apply the parking brake. Be sure the parking brake...
... and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Leaving children in the ignition. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is fully disengaged before driving: failure to do so may move the vehicle. Always apply the parking brake whenever you fully apply the parking brake. Be sure the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
... brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these tips: • Do not "ride" the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very slow speeds. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of braking control. This could overheat the brakes and result in decreased performance... indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake System is functioning. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible. • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially when roads are wet or slushy. 106 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a ...
... brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these tips: • Do not "ride" the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very slow speeds. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of braking control. This could overheat the brakes and result in decreased performance... indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake System is functioning. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible. • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially when roads are wet or slushy. 106 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
Improperly inflated tires are affected by improper tire pressure: 1. Use tires of your vehicle. Always drive with each tire inflated to the safe and satisfactory operation of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. 116 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Never overload ...
Improperly inflated tires are affected by improper tire pressure: 1. Use tires of your vehicle. Always drive with each tire inflated to the safe and satisfactory operation of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. 116 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Never overload ...
Owner's Manual
Page 119
...(13 to the maximum capacity at safe speeds within posted speed limits. The added strain on your tires could have a serious accident. Don't drive a vehicle loaded to 40 kPa) during operation. WARNING! You could cause them to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for high speed ...vehicle operation. Refer to fail. Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). 5 Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be required for...
...(13 to the maximum capacity at safe speeds within posted speed limits. The added strain on your tires could have a serious accident. Don't drive a vehicle loaded to 40 kPa) during operation. WARNING! You could cause them to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for high speed ...vehicle operation. Refer to fail. Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h). 5 Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be required for...
Owner's Manual
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... engineered to handle poorly. WARNING! With these tires, do so could cause an accident. Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Failure to your vehicle to be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at the first opportunity. Cuts and punctures in...
... engineered to handle poorly. WARNING! With these tires, do so could cause an accident. Be sure to follow the warnings which apply to do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Failure to your vehicle to be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at the first opportunity. Cuts and punctures in...