2004 DODGE VIPER turn signal

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The flasher switch is on the top of the steering
column, just behind the steering wheel. Depress
the flasher button and all front and rear directional
signals will flash. Depress the flasher button again to turn
the flashers off.Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed.
NOTE:With extended use, the flasher may run down
your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
²On the highways ÐSlow down and use the highest
gear possible.
²In city traffic ÐWhile stopped, put the transmission
in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
132 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

mExterior Light Bulb Service................187
NHeadlight, Parking, Front Park, Turn Signal,
Front Sidemarker And Front Fog Light
Removal...........................187
NHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) . . . 188
NTail, Tail/Stop, And Marker Lamp Bulb
Replacement.........................189
NBackup And Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
Replacement.........................190
NLicense Plate Light....................193mHeadlight Aiming......................193
NAiming Check.......................194
mFluid Capacities........................195
mRecommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts................................196
NEngine.............................196
NChassis............................197
NBody..............................198
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 143
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EXTERIOR LIGHT BULB SERVICE
Headlight, Parking, Front Park, Turn Signal, Front
Sidemarker and Front Fog Light Removal
1. Remove the splash shield.2. Twist off sockets counter-clockwise and pull out bulbs
from the socket, install the new bulbs, and reinstall the
bulb and socket assembly. Replace the splash shield.
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Backup and Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the trunk. Remove two access panel fasteners.
Remove the access panel.2. Remove three plastic nuts from the upper lamp assem-
bly.
190 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

3. Twist sockets of the three bulbs shown counter-
clockwise. Disconnect bulb and socket assemblies from
the upper lamp assembly. Pull the upper lamp assembly
clear in order to access backup and rear turn signal lamp
bulbs.
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4. Replace the backup or rear turn signal lamp bulb.
Reinstall the appropriate bulb and socket assembly. Re-
install the three bulb and socket assemblies in the upper
lamp assembly. Reinstall the upper lamp assembly. Re-
place the access panel. Close the trunk.
192 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Light Bulbs............................ 186
Lights................................. 60
Airbag.............................41,79
Anti-Lock Warning...................... 75
Back-Up............................. 61
Brake Warning......................... 79
Daytime Running....................... 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 61
Exterior Check......................... 48
Fog .............................62,64,78
Hazard Warning Flasher...............75,132
Headlight Switch....................... 62
Headlights.........................62,188
High Beam Indicator.................... 77
Instrument Cluster...................... 62
Interior...........................61,186
Lights On Reminder..................... 63
Malfunction Indicator.................... 76
Map Reading.......................... 60Oil Pressure........................... 78
Passing.............................. 65
Reading.............................. 60
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 77
Turn Signal.......................61,64,75
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 130
Tires ............................... 112
Locks
Door................................ 13
Low Tire Indicator....................... 124
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 124
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 35
Lubricants..........................162,163
Lubrication, Body....................... 162
Maintenance Schedule.................... 200
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 203
Schedule9A9......................... 210
INDEX 231
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Seat Belts.............................. 26
And Pregnant Women................... 32
Extender............................. 32
Inspection............................ 48
Operating Instructions................... 28
Reminder............................ 77
Seats................................. 57
Adjustment........................... 57
Reclining............................. 57
Selection of Oil......................... 150
Service Assistance....................... 216
Service Contract......................... 218
Service Manuals........................ 220
Setting the Clock......................... 81
Shift Indicator Light....................76,101
Shift Speeds.........................100,101
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 56
Signals, Turn............................ 75
Six Point Belt System...................... 31Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 137
Snow Tires............................ 125
Spark Plugs............................ 152
Specifications........................... 196
Speedometer............................ 74
Starting............................... 97
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 134
Engine Fails to Start..................... 98
Steering
Linkage............................. 163
Power...........................107,161
Tilt Column........................... 65
Storage............................... 183
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 138
Sulfur in Gasoline....................... 129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 38
Tachometer............................. 80
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant........... 80
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