Gauges and indicator lights – Dodge 2009 Viper User Manual

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WARNING!

Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) if the LOW Tire
indicator is activated. Vehicle handling and braking
may be reduced. You could have an accident and be
severely or fatally injured.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

If the driver does not buckle their seat belt and
vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h), or if the
passenger does not buckle their seat belt within

10 seconds of vehicle speed exceeding 5 mph (8 km/h),
the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert

௡) will alert the

occupant(s) to buckle their seat belt(s). Once triggered,
the BeltAlert

௡ will flash the Seat Belt Reminder Light and

chime for up to 96 seconds to alert the occupant(s) to
buckle their seat belt(s). If the driver unbuckles their seat
belt while vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h),

or if the passenger unbuckles their seat belt for more than
10 seconds while vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h), the BeltAlert

௡ will reactivate.

Gauges and Indicator Lights

Tachometer

This gauge shows engine speed in revolutions-
per-minute (RPM) times 1,000. Avoid excessive
engine speeds in any part of the red warning
zone, particularly when driving downhill or in

lower gears.

Skip Shift Indicator Light

This indicator is located in the Tachometer. When
the indicator light turns amber, it means that you

are being prevented from shifting the transmission from
First to Second or to Third gear. When the indictor light
turns red, it means that the tachometer gauge pointer is at

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