Dodge Viper SRT (2015 year). Manual — part 1

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).

Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature

This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
feature, (refer to

⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go⬙ in ⬙Things To Know

Before Starting Your Vehicle

⬙ for further information).

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.

NOTE:

In case the ignition does not change with the

push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery.

Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)

1 — OFF

2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)

3 — ON/RUN

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Key Fob

The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You
can keep the emergency key with you when valet park-
ing.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE:

In the event that the FOB does not start the

vehicle (

⬙FOB not Found⬙ message) use the FOB nose

(furthest point from key ring) and push the start button.
FOB replaces the finger.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

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Ignition Or Accessory On Message

Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or
ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,
the ignition or accessory on message will display in the
cluster.

NOTE:

With the Uconnect® system, the power window

switches, radio and power outlets will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer
to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.

WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key

Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

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Emergency Key Removal

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or

in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the Key Fob from vehicle, place the ignition
in the OFF and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.

SENTRY KEY®

The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized 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.

The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node
(KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle

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operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank
with an invalid Key Fob.

After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the system. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,
it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start
the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the
engine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the system.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

• Do not make modifications or alterations to the

immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilization system may result in a loss of
security protection.

• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com-

patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.

All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE:

Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

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CAUTION!

• Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and

lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,

always remember to place the ignition in the OFF
position.

NOTE:

Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an

authorized dealer. This procedure consists of program-
ming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank
Key Fob is one that has never been programmed.

When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer System ser-
viced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.

Customer Key Programming

Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.

General Information

The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate,
and hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition 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, and taillights.

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

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicle ignition system is in the

⬙OFF⬙

position.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the

vehicle:

• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch

with the driver and/or passenger door open.

• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed

NOTE:

Using the key to open the liftgate while the

Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.

Push the LIFTGATE release button on the RKE transmit-
ter twice to allow access without triggering the alarm or
having to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Then,
within 30 seconds, open the liftgate by using the key
cylinder or the LIFTGATE release switch located in the
exterior liftgate handle.

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To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:

• Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter.

• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF

position:

• Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button

(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

NOTE:

• The liftgate key cylinder cannot arm or disarm the

Vehicle Security Alarm.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior

power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the

system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the
exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.

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Electronic Immobilization System
The Electronic Immobilization system prevents unau-
thorized 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.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened or the liftgate is opened and the dimmer switch is
not in the defeat position.

The interior lights will turn on, remain on for approxi-
mately 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.

The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about four
seconds, and then fade to off if a door is opened using the
inside door handle.

NOTE:

None of the courtesy lights will operate if the

dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position), unless the overhead map/reading
lights are turned on manually.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors
and liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances
up to approximately 66ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key
Fob with RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

To Unlock The Doors

Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to
unlock both doors and the liftgate. The park lights and
turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the signal,
and the illuminated entry system will turn on. Refer to
“Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

The Door Unlock Indicator

will illuminate in

the instrument cluster when one or both doors are
unlocked.

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/Both Doors First

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter

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Flash Lights With Lock

This feature lets you program the lights to flash when the
doors are locked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “ Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Unlock On 1st Press

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

To Lock The Doors

Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock the doors. The horn will chirp once, and the
park lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowl-
edge the signal.

Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.

To Unlatch The Liftgate

Push the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to unlatch the liftgate.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will
turn on.

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The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pushing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the

ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while
the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn will remain on.

Programming Additional Transmitters

Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.

Transmitter Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back

housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical

latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways
with your thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.

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2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade

screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves
of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage
the seal during removal.

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over

(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign
on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery
clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the

Emergency Key Removal

Separating The RKE Transmitter Case

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new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two

halves together.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:

1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of

the battery is a minimum of three years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station

tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radios.

DOOR LOCKS

WARNING!

• Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when

entering or exiting your vehicle. They can be hot
enough to burn you. Observe the warning labels on
each door closure panel.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• For personal security in the event of an collision,

lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when
you park and leave the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle, always cycle the ignition

to the OFF mode lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries and death.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving

unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured seriously or fatally. Don’t leave the ignition
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is on each door trim panel. Use
this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of a

collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or

in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition
is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door
is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents
you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle.
Cycling the ignition to the OFF position or closing the
door will allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, and
the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, a chime
will sound as a reminder to remove the Key Fob.

NOTE:

The Door Unlock Indicator

will illuminate in

the instrument cluster when one or both doors are
unlocked.

Automatic Door Locks

The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled.
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h). The
auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
Please see your authorized dealer.

Power Door Lock Switch

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