2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 134

STARTING AND OPERATING 133 CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust temperatures, which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. Normal Starting NOTE: • You must disarm the security system in order to start the engine. For details, refer to "Security Alarm System" in Section 2 of this manual • Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. However, if the engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF/LOCK" position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. To start the engine: 1. Fully apply the parking brake. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor. NOTE: The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. 3. Place the gear selector in NEUTRAL 4. Insert the ignition key fully into the ignition switch 5