2005 DODGE VIPER child lock

Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock the vehicle
using the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter or key, the
alarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
NOTE:If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6
seconds, then the vehicle was tampered with.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape.
If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffo-
cation or heat stroke.
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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor position directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
belt
The passenger side seat belt is equipped with an auto-
matic locking retractor for child restraint system installa-
tion. It is designed to keep the lap portion of the restraint
tightly held to the passenger seat. Seat belts equipped
with automatic locking retractors will have a distinctive
label on the webbing.
To restrain the child seat, pull enough webbing from the
retractor to allow the belt to pass through the childrestraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then,
pull on the webbing from the retractor until all of it is
extracted. Retract some to the webbing back to the
retractor to activate the automatic locking retractor. (See
Seat Belt Locking Mode below). Tighten the lap portion
of the belt and allow the excess webbing to retract back to
the retractor. If it still does not make the child restraint
secure, try different seating positions in addition to
securing the child restraint with the LATCH restraint
system.Seat Belt Locking Mode
The seat belts for both occupants are equipped with
emergency locking retractors for normal use. They are
activated during very sudden stops or impacts and are
set in emergency locking mode. However, the passenger
side seat belt is also equipped with an automatic locking
retractor to secure child restraint systems. It can also be
converted to set the seat belt in the emergency locking
mode.
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To convert the emergency locking mode to automatic
locking mode for seat belts equipped with automatic
locking retractors, grasp on the shoulder belt portion of
the belt and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor. By
allowing some of the webbing to retract back into the
retractor, you will hear a clicking sound indicating that
the belt is now activated to automatic locking mode.
Once it is in the automatic locking mode you will not be
able to pull any more of the webbing out of the retractor,
but will only be able to feed back excess webbing to
secure the child restraint. To disengage the automatic
locking mode, simply allow all of the webbing to retract
back into the retractor which will switch the seat belt to
emergency locking mode for normal use.
Children Too Large For Child Seats
Children who are too large for child seats and who can sit
upright by themselves should use the lap/shoulder belt
for best protection.
•Make sure that the child is seated upright in the seat.
•The lap belt should be low on the hips and as snug as
possible.
•Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
•If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the side of the vehicle.
Booster seats that may help overcome this problem are
also available for use with lap/shoulder belts. Before
buying a booster seat, make sure that it has a label
certifying that it meets applicable Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. Make sure that it is satisfactory for use in this
vehicle.
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Before leaving the vehicle, make sure you fully apply the
parking brake. Place the transmission in REVERSE. Fail-
ure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause
damage or injury.
As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
Always apply the parking brake whenever you are not in
the vehicle.WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could
be injured. Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake release lever or the gear selection
lever as doing so may move the vehicle. Don’t leave
the keys in the ignition. Be sure the parking brake is
fully disengaged before driving: failure to do so can
lead to brake failure, and an accident.
BRAKE SYSTEM
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the
driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate
computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent
wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery
surfaces.
STARTING AND OPERATING 117
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Charging System Light..................... 90
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 123
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Checks, Safety........................... 51
Child Restraint........................34,39
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 37
Circuit Breakers......................... 197
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 142
Climate Control......................... 104
Clock................................. 93
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 103
Compact Spare Tire...................... 134
Console............................... 66
Console, Floor........................... 66
Contract, Service........................ 236
Converter, Catalytic...................... 168
Convertible............................. 55
Convertible Boot.......................59,64
Convertible Top.......................55,196Convertible Top Maintenance............... 196
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 185
Cooling System......................... 183
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 185
Coolant Capacity...................... 212
Coolant Level......................183,187
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 186
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 184
Inspection........................... 183
Points to Remember.................... 187
Pressure Cap......................... 185
Radiator Cap......................... 185
Rubber and Plastic Components............ 188
Selection of Coolant...............184,212,213
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 171
Customer Assistance..................... 235
Daytime Running Lights................... 76
Dealer Service.......................... 163
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Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 67
Instrument Cluster........................ 86
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 85
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 195
Interior and Instrument Lights..........See Lights
Interior Lighting......................... 74
Interior Lights........................... 74
Intermittent Wipers....................... 82
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 150
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 15
Keys.................................. 11
Knee Bolster............................ 41
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 36Latches
Hood.............................71,180
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 142
Light Bulbs............................ 205
Lights...............................52,73
Airbag.............................44,91
Anti-Lock Warning...................... 87
Back-Up............................. 74
Brake Warning......................... 91
Bulb Replacement...................... 204
Daytime Running....................... 76
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............74,78
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 90
Exterior Check......................... 52
Fog .............................75,77,90
Hazard Warning Flasher...............87,148
Headlight Switch....................... 75
Headlights.........................75,207
High Beam........................... 78
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High Beam Indicator.................... 89
Instrument Cluster...................... 75
Interior.............................. 74
License............................. 211
Lights On Reminder..................... 76
Malfunction Indicator.................... 88
Map Reading.......................... 73
Oil Pressure........................... 90
Reading.............................. 73
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 89
Service...........................204,205
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator).... 88
Turn Signal.......................74,77,87
Loading Vehicle......................... 146
Capacities........................... 146
Tires ............................... 126
Locks
Door................................ 13
Low Tire Indicator....................... 139Low Tire Pressure System.................. 139
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 36
Lubricants..........................179,180
Lubrication, Body....................... 179
Luggage/Cargo Capacity.................. 146
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 171
Maintenance Schedule.................... 218
Light Duty ScheduleB................. 221
ScheduleA......................... 228
ScheduleB.......................... 221
Malfunction Indicator Light..............88,162
Manual, Service......................... 240
Manual Transmission..................... 114
Shift Speeds.......................... 115
Master Cylinder......................... 191
Message Center.......................... 87
Mirrors................................ 67
Electric Remote........................ 68
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Scheduled Maintenance................... 164
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 196
Seat Belt Reminder.....................31,89
Seat Belts............................26,27
And Pregnant Women................... 33
Child Restraint.......................34,39
Extender............................. 33
Front Seat............................ 28
Inspection............................ 51
Operating Instructions................... 28
Reminder............................ 89
Seats................................. 69
Adjustment........................... 69
Reclining............................. 71
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 20
Selection of Coolant...................184,213
Selection of Oil......................... 166
Service Assistance....................234,235
Service Contract......................... 236Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 88
Service Manuals........................ 240
Setting the Clock......................... 93
Shift Indicator Light....................88,115
Shift Speeds......................... 114,115
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 115
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 68
Signals, Turn............................ 87
Six Point Belt System...................... 32
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 154
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spare Tire..........................134,135
Spark Plugs............................ 168
Speedometer............................ 86
Starting............................... 111
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 150
Engine Fails to Start.................... 112
Starting and Operating.................... 111
254 INDEX