2004 DODGE VIPER high beam

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Seat Belts
²
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the sys-
tem.
²Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident
if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or side wall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for
proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are
present, the cause should be corrected immediately.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NDaytime Running Lights.................63
NLights-On Reminder....................63
NHeadlight Time Delay...................63
NBattery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights......63
NFog Lights...........................64
NTurn Signals..........................64
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........65
NPassing Light.........................65mTilt Steering Column.....................65
mAdjustable Pedals.......................66
NAdjustable Left Foot Rest.................67
mWindshield Wipers And Washers.............68
NWindshield Washers....................69
NMist Function.........................69
NIntermittent Wiper System................69
50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

If the ignition switch is turned to any position other than
the Off position at any time during the 3 minute delay
period the battery saver feature will be disabled.
Fog Lights
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights
and pull out the end of the control lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the control
lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW
beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at
high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Tilt Steering Column
To tilt the column, simply pull down the small lever
below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or
down, as desired. Return the lever to the up position to
lock the wheel firmly in place.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65
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CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the light on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any state emissions
tests can be performed.
If the light is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage
and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
If the gas cap is not secured properly, the light may come
on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time you add
fuel.
High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.
Seat Belt Indicator Light
This system alerts the driver to fasten the seat belt
if not done so within 60 seconds of starting the
vehicle and if the vehicle is moving faster than 5
mph (8 km/h). The system will cause a chime to sound
repeatedly and will flash the seat belt warning light for 96
seconds or until the driver's seat belt is fastened. The
reminder system will be reactivated if the driver's seat
belt is unfastened for more than 10 seconds and the
vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/hr). Refer to
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertŸ) in
the Occupant Restraints section for deactivating the
system.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 77
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Light Bulbs
Message Center Indicators.................. 103
Cluster................................ 103
Gauge Pack............................ 103
Heater Control........................... 37
Interior Light..........................212±2
Courtesy Footwell Lights................... 194
Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlight-Low/High Beam.... Serviced at dealer only
Aux. Headlight-High Beam.........(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn......................3157AK
Fog Light.......................(H10 U) 9145
Front Sidemarker.......................2886X
Center Stop Light.......... 16LED(not serviceable)
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Tail Light.......................... 194
Rear Marker Light........................ 194
Back up Light..........................3157
Rear Turn Light.......................3457AK
License................................ 168
NOTE:You will note that upon turning the (HID) High
Intensity Discharge Headlamp Bulbs on, there is a blue
hue to the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more
white after approximately 10 seconds as the system
charges.
186 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Hazard Warning Flasher.................75,132
Headlights............................ 188
Aiming............................. 193
High Beam........................... 65
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 65
Switch............................... 62
Time Delay........................... 63
Heater................................ 90
High Beam Indicator...................... 77
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 163
Hood Release........................... 58
Hoses.............................170,171
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 175
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Timing.............................. 154
Wiring System........................ 154
Infant Restraint.......................... 33Instrument Cluster........................ 74
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 73
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 178
Interior and Instrument Lights..........See Lights
Interior Lights........................... 61
Intermittent Wipers....................... 69
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 134
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 15
Keys.................................. 11
Knee Bolster............................ 38
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 35
Latches
Hood............................... 163
230 INDEX

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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