Dodge Viper 2017, Operating Information Manual

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The six-speed manual transmission has a
spring that centers the gear selector near third
and fourth gear. This spring helps you know
which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be
careful when shifting from first to second or
downshifting from sixth to fifth.
The spring will try to pull the gear selector
toward third and fourth gear. Make sure you
move the gear selector into second or fifth gear.
If you let the gear selector move in the direction
of the pulling, you may end shifting from first to
fourth or from sixth to third gear.
You will find it easier to use only the lower gears
for most city driving. For steady highway driving
with light accelerations, sixth gear is recom-
mended.
Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch
pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the
clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause
abnormal wear on the clutch.
Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NOTE:
•
Your vehicle is equipped with a transmis-
sion reverse inhibitor system. When ve-
hicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h),
the reverse inhibitor activates to help pre-
vent shifts into REVERSE. When at a com-
plete stop, you may notice light shift ef-
forts into REVERSE with the ignition in the
ON position, and increased shift efforts
into REVERSE with the ignition in the OFF
position. This is normal operation of the
transmission reverse inhibitor system.
•
Shifting gears during cold weather may
require an increased effort until the trans-
mission lubricant is warm. This is normal
and not harmful to the transmission.
•
Due to the high performance nature of
your drivetrain, a certain amount of noise
from the transmission is normal. This
noise can be most noticeable when the
vehicle is idling in NEUTRAL with the
clutch engaged (clutch pedal released),
but it may also be heard when driving. The
noise may also be more noticeable when
the transmission is warm. This noise is
normal and is not an indication of a prob-
lem with your clutch or transmission.
•
You must always use first gear (or RE-
VERSE) when starting from a standing
position.
CAUTION!
Always make sure the vehicle comes to a
complete stop before shifting into REVERSE.
Failure to do so may result in transmission
damage.
Recommended Shift Speeds
To use your manual transmission for fuel
economy it should be upshifted as listed below.
Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for accelera-
tion. Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions
(relatively steady speeds) will result in increased
fuel economy, and may be used as indicated.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS
1-4 4-5 5-6
mph 17 45 50
(km/h) (27) (72) (80)
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a
desired acceleration rate.
Shift Pattern
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