Dodge 2009 Viper User manual

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there-
fore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................63
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................... 97
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................131
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...............................................179
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................197
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................249
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ..........................................269
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INDEX ....................................................................279
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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
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INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet
and various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Following the
instructions 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 referencing 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 authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopar威parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s 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:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that 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 the left
front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
outside the vehicle through the windshield. This number
also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure
Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle
registration, and the title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.
Vehicle Identification Number
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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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 13
䡵Vehicle Security Alarm System ............. 13
▫Rearming Of The System ................ 13
▫To Arm The System .................... 13
▫To Disarm The System .................. 16
▫Electronic Immobilization System —
Canada Only ......................... 17
䡵Illuminated Entry System ................. 18
䡵Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............... 18
▫To Unlock The Doors ................... 18
▫To Lock The Doors .................... 20
▫To Unlatch The Trunk/Liftgate ............ 21
▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 21
▫Programming Additional Transmitters ....... 22
▫Battery Replacement ................... 23
▫General Information .................... 24
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䡵Door Locks ........................... 25
▫Manual Door Lock ..................... 26
▫Power Door Locks ..................... 26
䡵Windows ............................. 28
▫Power Windows ...................... 28
▫Auto Down Feature .................... 30
▫Wind Buffeting ....................... 30
䡵Liftgate — Coupe Models Only ............. 30
䡵Trunk Lock And Release — Convertible Models
Only................................. 32
䡵Trunk Safety Warning — Convertible Models
Only................................. 32
▫Trunk Emergency Release ................ 33
䡵Occupant Restraints ..................... 33
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 34
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ..... 39
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert威).......................... 39
▫Automatic Locking Mode ................ 40
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ........... 41
▫Seat Belt Extender ..................... 41
▫Driver And Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............ 42
▫Child Restraint ....................... 53
䡵Break-In Recommendations ................ 59
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䡵Safety Tips ............................ 60
▫Exhaust System ....................... 60
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 61
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .................... 62
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle’s locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer or a locksmith. Ask your authorized
dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
2. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
3. Place the shift lever into gear.
4. Apply the parking brake fully.
5. Press the key removal RELEASE button, turn the key
to place the ignition switch in the OFF/LOCK position,
and then pull the key out of the switch.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
Ignition Key Positions
1 — ACC 4 — ON/RUN
2 — OFF/LOCK 5 — RELEASE Button
3 — UNLOCK
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NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you
to operate the radio and the power windows for two
minutes after turning OFF the ignition switch. Removing
the key from the ignition switch and opening the driver’s
door will cancel this feature. Your authorized dealership
can enable or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature
as desired.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF/LOCK or
ACC positions.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, trunk/
liftgate, and hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition
switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers
the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will prevent the
vehicle from starting. It will also sound the horn and
flash the park lights, the taillights and the fog lights.
Rearming of the System
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals
(flashing lights) after 15 minutes, and then rearm itself.
To Arm the System
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door LOCK switch while the driver’s or passen-
ger’s door is open or press the LOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last
door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will
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arm itself in approximately 16 seconds. During the
arming process, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a
fast rate. Once the system is armed, the light will flash
once every six seconds.
NOTE:
• The system will not cancel the arming process if you
open the hood or trunk/liftgate. It will, however,
cancel the arming process if you open a door or turn
on the ignition. If this occurs, and you wish to rearm
the system, simply repeat either of the previously
described arming sequences.
• The Vehicle Security Light will remain on steady if the
hood or trunk/liftgate is open during the arming
process or if there is a fault in the system. If you verify
that the hood and trunk/liftgate are not open, and the
light remains on steady, see your authorized dealer for
service.
Vehicle Security Light
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Entering the Trunk with the System Armed —
Convertible
NOTE: Using the key to open the trunk while the
system is armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter to allow
access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm
the system. The trunk lid will pop open.
Entering the Liftgate with the System Armed —
Coupe
NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter to
allow access without triggering the alarm or having to
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Then, within 30 sec-
onds, open the liftgate by using the key cylinder or the
LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located in the exterior lift-
gate handle.
NOTE: If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds,
the system will rearm and ignore the switch input.
After closing the liftgate, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm immediately without having to re-lock the vehicle.
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To Disarm the System
There are two ways to disarm the system:
• Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. The door lock
is located on the outside door panel beneath the
mirror.
• Press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
The front and rear park lights and the turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
NOTE: The vehicle will not start unless the Vehicle
Security Alarm is disarmed by either method. Inserting
the key in the ignition WILL NOT disarm the system.
Furthermore, turning the ignition key to any position
while the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger an
alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the Vehicle Security Light will flash twice
every six seconds. In addition, the horn will sound three
times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Mechanical Door Lock
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Electronic Immobilization System — Canada Only
The Electronic Immobilization system prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
To Arm the System
The Electronic Immobilization system will passively arm
30 seconds after the key is removed from the vehicle.
When the system is armed the Vehicle Security Light will
flash at a rate of a half-second ON, a half-second OFF, a
half-second ON, followed by a 10 second pause. While in
this mode the vehicle will not start.
NOTE: If the Electronic Immobilization system is
armed and the vehicle is unlocked it will remain
unlocked until the driver presses either the LOCK
button on the RKE transmitter or the power door LOCK
button on the door. At this time the Vehicle Security
Alarm will also arm itself in approximately 16 seconds.
To Disarm the System
Pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
after the Electronic Immobilization system is activated,
will allow the driver 60 seconds to start the vehicle.
Failure to complete the process within 60 seconds will
cause the system to passively re-arm. The driver must
repeat the process again by pressing the UNLOCK button
on the RKE transmitter to start the vehicle.
NOTE: Pressing the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button
during the 30 second Electronic Immobilization arming
process will allow the driver 60 seconds to start the
vehicle.
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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened or the liftgate is opened (Coupe models) and the
dimmer switch is not in the defeat position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about
30 seconds, and then fade to off if any of the following
occur:
• A door is opened using the outside door handle and
then closed.
• A door is unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
• A door is unlocked using the outside driver’s door key
cylinder.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk/liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from
distances up to about 23 ft (7 m) using a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock both doors. The park lights and turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the signal and the illuminated
entry system will turn on. In addition, the words DOOR
RKE Transmitter
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