2005 DODGE VIPER trunk release

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys..................11
▫Ignition Key..........................11
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................12
▫Power Accessory Delay Feature............13

Door Locks............................13
▫Electronic Locking/Unlocking.............13
▫Mechanical Release.....................14
▫Automatic Door Locks...................15

Remote Keyless Entry.....................15▫To Unlock The Doors...................16
▫To Lock The Doors.....................17
▫To Unlock The Trunk....................17
▫Panic Alarm..........................17
▫To Use The Panic Alarm.................17
▫To Program Transmitters.................18
▫General Information....................18
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............19

Vehicle Theft Alarm......................20
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▫To Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System......20
▫Entering The Trunk With The System Armed . . .21
▫Security System Disarm..................22
▫Tamper Alert.........................23

Trunk Safety Warning.....................23
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release..........24

Windows.............................24
▫Power Windows.......................24
▫Auto Down Feature....................26
▫Power Accessory Delay Feature............26
▫Wind Buffeting........................26

Occupant Restraints......................26
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................27▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................31
▫Six Point Belt System - If Equipped.........32
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............33
▫Seat Belt Extender......................33
▫Child Restraint........................34
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .41

Engine Break-In Recommendations...........50

Safety Tips............................51
▫Exhaust Gas..........................51
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................51
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle..............................52
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To Unlock the Doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter.
The front and rear park/turn signal lights will blink once
to indicate that only the driver’s door is unlocked. When
the unlock button is pressed twice, if pressed within 5
seconds, the front and rear park/turn signal lights will
blink twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked.
DOOR UNLOCKED in the odometer display will blink
continuously if one door is unlocked. DOOR UN-
LOCKED will remain steadily on in the odometer display
if both doors are unlocked. No message will be displayed
if both doors are locked.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock both
doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To toggle
between the first press unlock of the driver’s door to
unlock both doors, perform the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button.
3. Release both buttons.
The park and tail lights will blink twice to acknowledge
the unlock signal.
NOTE:The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled 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 Trunk button.
3. Release both buttons.
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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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Trunk Internal Emergency Release
NOTE:As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer-
gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked
inside the trunk, the trunk can simply be opened bypulling on the lever attached to the trunk latching
mechanism, which is coated so that it glows in a dark-
ened trunk.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switches are located between the
driver and passenger seats on the center tunnel bezel, just
to the left of the parking brake. The switch on the left side
controls the driver’s window and the switch on the right
controls the passenger’s window. The power window
switches are active when the ignition is in RUN or
ACCESSORY.
The power window switch also works during accessory
delay. This delay feature will allow the windows to be
functional up to 2 minutes after the vehicle has been
turned off. This feature can be disabled at the dealership
if desired.
Emergency Release
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3. Release the lever located behind the driver’s seat and
nestled in the folded convertible top (as pictured). To aid
in disengaging the latch, press down on the convertible
top while pressing on the latch lever.4. Manually raise the top until it meets the windshield
header (as pictured).
5. Close the trunk.
Convertible Top Latch
Raising Convertible Top
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57
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Disabled Vehicle....................... 155
Trailering............................ 146
Traction.............................. 154
Trailer Towing.......................... 146
Transmission........................... 193
Fluid............................... 214
Shifting.......................... 114,115
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 19
Transmitter Programming................... 18
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry..........15,19
Transporting Pets........................ 50
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 137
Trip Odometer Reset Button................. 86
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 24
Turn Signals..........................77,87
Underbody Maintenance.................. 196
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 241
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 142Upholstery Care........................ 194
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................127,146
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 202
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 20
Ventilation System....................... 104
Vinyl Trim............................. 194
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................166,212
Voltmeter.............................. 93
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 148
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 237
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 182
Washers, Windshield.................81,82,182
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 138
Wheel Bearings......................... 194
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