2005 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

3. Pull up to disengage the inboard tab on the passenger
side.4. Fold each of the outer edges of the convertible top
cover inward.
Disengaging Passenger Side TabFolding Outer Edges
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5. Fold the convertible top cover again. Place the cover
into the bag. Store the cover in the trunk or a dry secure
area.CONSOLE FEATURES
The front console has a removable ashtray, power outlet/
cigarette lighter and power window switches.
The center console compartment is equipped with a
cigarette lighter/power outlet and a passenger airbag
on/off switch.
Folding Boot Cover
Console
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A pivot system allows for horizontal and verti-
cal mirror adjustment.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Electric Remote Control Mirrors
Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the
remote controls mounted inside the driver’s door, below
the door handle and power door switch.NOTE:Place the mirror selector switch in the center
(neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the
mirrors.
Mirror Adjustment
Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Right Side Mirror
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much
wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to
your vehicle.
Power Mirror Controls
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this
convex mirror.
SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If you are driving, the sudden movement
of the seat could cause you to lose control. You could
be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is
parked. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer riding against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under the
seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Seat Controls
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Reclining Seat
The recliner control is on the side of the seat on the
door-side. To recline, lean forward slightly before pulling
the lever, then lean back to the desired position, and
release the lever. Lean forward and pull the lever to
return the seatback to its original position.
To Open And Close The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First,
reach into the lower right grille opening and pull the
primary hood latch forward. Raise the front of the hood
slightly for access to the safety catch.
Hood Release Lever
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Then push the safety catch handle located under the front
edge of the hood toward the right. Raise the front of the
hood.NOTE:Assist props will raise the hood to a normal
customer usage position. If greater access is required, the
hood may be pushed up at the front, raising the hood
beyond the initial opening height. Simply pull the hood
down to close it.
CAUTION!
Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong
gusts of wind are likely. Such a place might be by the
side of the road where large trucks pass by. Strong
gusts of wind may damage your hood. Always close
the hood in such situations.
Hood Safety Catch
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