2005 DODGE VIPER warning lights

WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure the hood latches are fully latched before
driving.
LIGHTS
Courtesy/Reading Lights
These lights, located under the rearview mirror, come on
whenever a door is opened or the illuminated entry
system is activated. The lights can also be turned on with
the doors closed by means of switches located on the
bottom of the rearview mirror. These lights also function
by rotating the dimmer control in the multi-function
control lever.There are also courtesy lights located in both the driver
and passenger footwell areas. They will turn on as part of
the illuminated entry system by either opening a door,
unlocking the door from the remote keyless entry, or by
the multi-function control lever dimmer control.
Courtesy/Reading Light Switches
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Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the corresponding
exterior turn signal when using the signal lever.
Hazard Indicator
Both turn signal arrows will flash in unison with all front
and rear turn signals when the hazard warning switch is
used.
NOTE:Leaving the hazard flashers on for extended
periods of time will wear down the battery.
Message Center
Message Center Components
Anti-Lock Warning Light
The amber ABS Warning Light will come on
when the ignition is first turned on, and stay on
briefly as a bulb check. If the bulb does not
come on during starting, have the bulb re-
paired promptly. This light also illuminates to indicate
that the Antilock Brake System self-check is in process at
vehicle start-up. If the light remains on after start-up, or
comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate
that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become
inoperative. In this case, the system reverts to standard
non-antilock brakes. Turn the engine off and on again to
reset the Antilock Brake System. If the light remains on,
see your authorized dealer. If both the red BRAKE and
amber ABS warning lights are on and the parking brake
is fully released, see your authorized dealer immediately.
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WARNING!
If both ABS and/or Brake Warning lamps become
illuminated, please seek service immediately! Your
Viper will have diminished braking capability and
control if ABS and/or service brake systems are not
working properly. Have your brake system serviced
immediately.
Skip Shift Indicator
This indicator is located in the Tachometer. There
are two LED lights. The amber LED light will come
on when you are being prevented from shifting from First
to Second or Third gear. The tachometer’s shift arrow also
houses a red LED light that activates when the tachom-
eter gauge pointer goes above 5600 RPM and it shuts off
when the tachometer pointer falls below 5500 RPM. The
indicator serves as a visual aid to shift before reaching the
red line.
Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic
system called OBD II which provides in-field
emissions inspection tests required in some
states. If certain self-diagnostic monitors are
not complete, the light starts flashing 14 seconds after the
key is switched on and will continue to flash for approxi-
mately 11 seconds. If the OBD II monitors have com-
pleted, the malfunction indicator lamp will not flash as
described above.
The light will illuminate when the key is turned to the
ON position before engine start. The light will remain on
steady until the engine has started. If the bulb does not
come on when turning the key from OFF to ON have the
condition checked promptly. The light will turn off after
the engine has started, unless a malfunction is present.
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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 (BeltAlert™)in
the Occupant Restraints section for deactivating the
system.
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High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:If High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights are not
working, recycle the headlight switch 4 times to see if it
will restrike.
Tail, Tail/Stop, and Marker Lamp Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the trunk. Remove two access panel fasteners.
Remove the access panel.
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About Your Brakes....................... 117
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............... 87
Accessory Delay, Power..................13,26
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 185
Adding Fuel........................... 145
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 182
Additives, Fuel......................... 144
Adjustable Pedals........................ 79
Aiming Headlights....................... 212
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 171
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 176
Air Conditioning.....................104,176
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 177
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 131
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................... 45
Airbag Light..........................44,91
Airbag Maintenance....................... 49
Airbag On/Off Switch...................35,46Alarm System........................... 20
Alignment and Balance................... 138
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna.............................. 103
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........184,185,212
Capacities........................... 212
Disposal............................ 186
Anti-Lock Warning Light................... 87
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 20
Appearance Care........................ 194
Auto Down Power Windows................ 26
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 214
Fluid Type........................... 214
Ball Joints............................. 179
Battery.............................90,171
Emergency Starting..................... 150
244 INDEX

Engine Oil Viscosity...................166,212
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 166
Exhaust Gas Caution................51,145,182
Exhaust System......................... 182
Exterior Lights.......................... 205
Fan .................................. 105
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 171
Engine Oil........................... 213
Flashers
Hazard Warning.....................87,148
Turn Signal........................... 87
Flash-To-Pass........................... 78
Floor Console........................... 66
Fluid Capacities......................... 212
Fluid Leaks............................. 52
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................190,214Capacities........................... 212
Cooling System....................... 183
Engine Oil........................... 164
Manual Transmission................... 193
Power Steering.....................178,214
Fluids................................ 213
Fog Lights.........................75,77,90
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 148
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 155
Fuel................................. 142
Adding............................. 145
Additives............................ 144
Clean Air............................ 142
Gasoline............................ 142
Gauge............................... 93
Octane Rating........................ 213
Requirements......................142,212
Tank Capacity........................ 212
Fueling............................... 145
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Fuses................................ 197
GasCap .............................. 145
Gasoline.............................. 142
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 142
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 142
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 143
Gauges................................ 92
Coolant Temperature..................90,92
Fuel................................ 93
Oil Pressure........................... 92
Speedometer.......................... 86
Tachometer........................... 92
Voltmeter............................ 93
General Information...................... 18
Glass Cleaning.......................... 195
Ground Clearance....................... 141
Hazard Warning Flasher.................87,148Headlights............................ 207
Aiming............................. 212
High Beam........................... 78
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 78
Passing.............................. 78
Switch............................... 75
Time Delay........................... 76
Heater............................... 104
High Beam Indicator...................... 89
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 180
Hood Release........................... 71
Hoses.............................188,189
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 192
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Timing.............................. 170
Wiring System........................ 170
Infant Restraint.......................... 34
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