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Driving the Dodge Viper
IMPORTANT! The Dodge Viper MUST come to a complete stop before shifting into
reverse and into low or high speed. Damage to the gears and motor WILL occur.
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Low Speed 2-1/2 mph (4 km/h) for Beginning Drivers
1. Turn the power switch to the right. You will hear an “ignition” sound then an “engine
running” sound which stays on until the power switch is turned off.
2. Push the shifter into “Low” speed (the center position).
NOTE:
The shifter comes
from the factory locked in the “Low” speed (4 km/h [2-1/2 mph]) position. The
shifter will not go into “High” speed until it is unlocked (see below).
3. Press down on the foot pedal, and the Dodge Viper will go forward at 2-1/2 mph
(4 km/h).
4. Release the foot pedal, and the Dodge Viper will stop.
NOTE:
When the foot pedal is
released, the Dodge Viper will coast slightly before coming to a complete stop.
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Reverse
1. Release the foot pedal to stop the Dodge Viper.
2. Push the shifter all the way up into “Reverse” (the highest position).
3. Press down on the foot pedal, and the Dodge Viper will go in reverse at 2-1/2 mph
(4 km/h).
4. Release the foot pedal, and the Dodge Viper will stop.
NOTE:
When the foot pedal is
released, the Dodge Viper will coast slightly before coming to a complete stop.
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High Speed, 5 mph (8 km/h) for Advanced Drivers
1. Only experienced drivers may use high speed 5 mph (8 km/h). The shifter will not go
into high speed until it is unlocked. ONLY AN ADULT MAY UNLOCK THE SHIFTER.
2. To unlock the shifter, use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the screw at the
bottom of the shifter. Keep the screw in a safe
place in case you want to replace it for more
inexperienced drivers.
3. Push the shifter down into high speed (the
lowest position).
4. Press down on the foot pedal, and the Dodge
Viper will go forward at 5 mph (8 km/h).
5. Release the foot pedal, and the Dodge Viper
will stop.
NOTE:
When the foot pedal is
released, the Dodge Viper will coast slightly before coming to a complete stop.
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