Dodge Viper 2017, Operating Information Manual

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Drive with the engine speed less than
3,500 RPM.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
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Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration
in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
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Avoid aggressive braking.
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Drive with the engine speed less than
5,000 RPM.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
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Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting
manually at higher rpms when possible.
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Do not perform sustained operation with the
accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1500 miles (2414 km):
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Do not participate in track events, sport driv-
ing schools, or similar activities during the
first 1500 miles (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and
add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption
may be higher through the first oil change
interval. Running the engine with an oil level
below the add mark can cause severe engine
damage.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NOTE:
Never transport passengers in the cargo
area.
WARNING!
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Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
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Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you.
To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
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Do not run the engine in a closed garage or
in confined areas any longer than needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
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If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO
NOT use the recirculation mode.
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If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your heat-
ing or cooling controls to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
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