2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 137
2008 Dodge Viper Manual
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136 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine is flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the start button is released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the start button once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the "NORMAL STARTING" procedure should be repeated. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING NOTE: The parking brake should be engaged and the gear selector placed in REVERSE before leaving the vehicle, especially when parked on an incline. Your vehicle is equipped with a high torque capacity dual disc clutch. The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor during each shift. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly depress the accelerator pedal. CAUTION! Failure to depress the clutch pedal fully to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, and may result in damage to the clutch and transmission.