2005 DODGE VIPER interior lights

To Lock the Doors:
NOTE:To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-
dure described above.
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter.
The horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will
blink to acknowledge that the door is locked and that the
alarm system is armed. The horn chirp can be disabled at
the dealership if so desired.
NOTE:The horn chirp feature can be enabled or dis-
abled by performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button.
3. Release both buttons.
To Unlock the Trunk:
Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk. The front and rear park/turn signal
lights will blink 3 times.
Panic Alarm
The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the park and fog lights and sounds
the horn for 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
Panic mode does not work when the vehicle is driven.
To Use the Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
Press and hold the Panic button or turn the key in the
ignition to the RUN position to deactivate the alarm. The
alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Convertible Top Operation.................55
▫To Lower The Top......................56
▫To Raise The Top......................56
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If
Equipped............................59
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage.............................64

Console Features........................66

Mirrors...............................67
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................67▫Electric Remote Control Mirrors............68
▫Mirror Adjustment.....................68

Seats.................................69
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............69
▫Reclining Seat.........................71

To Open And Close The Hood..............71

Lights................................73
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.................73
▫Interior Lights........................74
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Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened and
the dome switch is not in the defeat position.
Battery Saver Feature—Interior Lights
The interior courtesy lights come on when a door is open
or left ajar. To prevent battery drain, if you leave a door
open or ajar, these lights will turn off after 15 minutes.
After you close the door, the interior courtesy lights will
again function in the normal manner.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
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Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom“OFF”position. The in-
terior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (white semi-circle). This feature
brightens the odometer and radio dis-
play when the parking lights or head-
lights are on during daylight condi-
tions.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights, and Front Fog Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Pull out the end of
the Multi-Function Control Lever to turn on the front fog
lights.
Multi-Function Lever
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•Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
•For long term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
•Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
NOTE:To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the trunk, hood, doors, windows and
convertible top are completely closed.
2. Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and
that the battery is good.3. Make sure that the hood, trunk and door switches are
in adjustment. Perform the quick system check which
follows.
Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the alarm
SET light comes on and flashes, the system is operating
properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the
system. See your dealer for service.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
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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
INDEX 251
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