Street/Race Mode - If Equipped - Dodge 2013 SRT Viper Owner's Manual

Downshifting - Proper downshifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.
To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-
shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steep
grade.
CAUTION!
If you skip more than one gear while downshifting
or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could
damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
WARNING!
Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You
could have a collision.
STREET/RACE MODE – IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled
damping system. This system allows for a street suspen-
sion damping setting or a firmer race suspension damp-
ing setting. When in street mode the system automati-
cally shifts the suspension dampers to the firmer Race
damping setting during some hard acceleration and
braking situations. The system also reduces body roll and
pitch in many driving situations including acceleration
and braking. There are two modes of operation:
NOTE: With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the
suspension damping system will be in the last mode the
system was in when the vehicle was turned off. The
driver can select either Street or Race damping mode at
any time.
• Street Mode — This mode will give a sporty, but
comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension
will adapt to the vehicle inputs, including vehicle
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