Dodge Viper SRT (2015 year). Instruction

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

1 — Air Outlet

6 — Passenger Air Bag

11 — Climate Controls

2 — Sound System Speaker

7 — Glove Compartment

12 — Dimmer Controls

3 — Instrument Cluster

8 — Uconnect® System

13 — Headlight Switch

4 — Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop Button

9 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls

5 — Glove Compartment Lock

10 — Switch Bank (Screen Off, Hazard Switch,
Back Button)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

2. Air Bag Warning Light

This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled
to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,

have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.

3. Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the ignition is first cycled to ON/RUN, this
light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a
bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s

seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb

check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains
unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate,
and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.

4. Turn Signal Indicators

The arrow will flash with the exterior turn
signal when the turn signal lever is operated.

If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle

is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal
on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.

Both turn signal arrows will flash in unison with the front
and rear turn signals when the HAZARD WARNING
button is operated.

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NOTE:

Leaving the hazard flashers on for extended

periods will wear down the battery.

5. Electronic

Stability

Control

(ESC)

Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped

The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN
position. It should go out with the engine

running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.

NOTE:

• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on
momentarily each time the ignition is cycled to
ON/RUN.

• Each time the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, the

ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off
previously.

• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking

sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESC activation.

6. Driver Information Display (DID) Menu Set (Select-
able ICONS)

The DID displays are located in the center portion of the
cluster and consists of eight section:

• Speedometer (Digital or Analog) (km/h or mph)

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• Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will

illuminate in gray under normal conditions, yellow
for non critical warning, red for critical warnings and
white for on demand information.

• Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range, to

Empty, Trip A, Trip B – if equipped, Average MPG)

• Menu Titles / Odometer
• U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of

vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser
the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced,
the repair technician should leave the odometer
reading the same as it was before the repair or
service. If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must
be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the
door jamb stating what the mileage was before the
repair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a
record of the odometer reading before the repair/

service, so that you can be sure that it is properly
reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the
odometer must be reset at zero

• Menu Set (Selectable Icons)
• Reconfigurable Telltales
• Audio / Phone Information
• Sub-menu Current Position — Whenever there are

sub-menus available, the position within the sub-
menus is here

Refer to Driver Information Display (DID) in this section
for further information.

7. Brake Warning Light

This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on, it may

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indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake
fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system reservoir.

If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the
Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
In this case, the light will remain on until the condition
has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake
and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.

The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.

The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.

NOTE:

The light may flash momentarily during sharp

cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.

If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed.
It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have
a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the

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Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS
Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.

Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.

The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.

NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is

applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

8. Tachometer

This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute
(RPM x 1000).

9. Oil Pressure Gauge Warning Light

Oil Pressure Primary Gauge and Secondary gauge

Warning The Oil pressure Primary and Secondary gage
indicate the oil current pressure. When the oil pressure
falls below a specific value (currently 10 psi), both of the
gauges will light up RED and flash for about 3 seconds.
This oil pressure indication may also occur when the
engine is first started. If the gauges turn RED while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon
as possible

10. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped

This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.

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11. High Beam Indicator

This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever for-

ward to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull
toward yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.

12. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder

The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. The arrow in this
symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located
on the left side of the vehicle.

13. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If
Equipped

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle

has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to

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maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace-
ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

CAUTION!

The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.

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14. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that
monitors engine control systems. The light will

illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position,
before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when
cycling the ignition from OFF to ON/RUN, have the
condition checked promptly.

Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, may illumi-
nate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be
serviced if the light stays on through several of your
typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and will not require towing.

CAUTION!

Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine

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control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.

WARNING!

A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result
in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or
others.

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15. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Lights

• Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator

This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is ON. Refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.

• Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. Refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.

16. Cruise Speed Set Value

Speed value shown when set.

17. DID Amber Telltale Lights

When the appropriate conditions exist, the following DID
Amber Telltale Lights will display:

• Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator — If
Equipped

This light will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.

• Low Fuel Light

When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0
gal (11.0 L), this light will turn on and remain
on until fuel is added.

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18. DID Red Telltale Lights

When the appropriate conditions exist, the following DID
Red Telltale Lights will display:

• Engine Temperature

This telltale warns of an overheated engine
condition. As temperatures rise and the gauge
approaches H, or 260°F, this telltale will illu-

minate, and a single chime will sound after reaching
a set threshold. Further overheating will cause the
temperature gauge to pass H, or 260°F. A continuous
chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool.
If the telltale turns on while driving, safely pull over
and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not
return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and
call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for more information.

• Charging System

This telltale shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the telltale stays on or

comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicles
non-essential electrical devices or increase engine
speed (if at idle). If the charging system telltale
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing
a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY. See an authorized dealer.
Refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do
In Emergencies” if jump starting is required.
• Oil Pressure Warning

This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the light turns on while driving, stop the

vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light
turns on.

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Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is cor-
rected. This light does not show how much oil is in
the engine. The engine oil level must be checked
under the hood.
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)

This telltale informs you of a problem with
the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) sys-
tem. If the telltale comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when
the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever
is placed in the NEUTRAL position and the parking
brake applied. The telltale should turn off.
If the telltale remains lit with the engine running,
your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see
an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If
the telltale is flashing when the engine is running,

immediate service is required. You may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or
engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
• Oil Temperature Warning Light

This telltale indicates high engine oil tem-
perature. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible. A chime will sound for

four minutes when this light turns on.
• Door Ajar

This telltale turns on when one or more
doors are ajar. The telltale will show which
doors are ajar.

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