2006 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

Tilt Steering Column
To tilt the column, simply pull down the small lever
below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or
down, as desired. Return the lever to the up position to
lock the wheel firmly in place.WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
Tilt Steering Column Control
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
Your Viper is equipped with an adjustable pedal system
that allows about 4 inches (100 mm) of fore and aft pedal
adjustment. The pedals are adjusted using a switch
recessed into the knee bolster beneath the steering col-
umn.To adjust the pedals:•Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position.
•Adjust the pedals to a position that allows full pedal
travel.
•It may be necessary to make further small adjustments
to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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Adjustable Left Foot Rest
The left foot rest can be manually adjusted fore and aft
and rotated up and down to a comfortable position.To adjust the left foot rest:
•Loosen the nut on the pedal using a 13 mm socket.
•Slide the pedal fore, aft and/or rotate up or down to
find a comfortable position.
•Retighten the nut, being careful not to overtighten.
Adjustable Foot Rest
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
in the right control lever. Move the control lever
up to select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Mist Function
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. The wiper blade will continue to wipe
until you release the stalk.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be-
tween cycles desirable. Move the lever to the first detent
(DEL) position, then select the delay interval by turning
the end of the stalk. Rotate the end upward to decrease
the delay time and downward to increase it. The delay
can be regulated from one second between cycles to 15
seconds between cycles.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features..................89

Instrument Cluster Description..............90
▫Speedometer..........................90
▫Turn Signal Indicators...................91
▫Hazard Indicator.......................91
▫Message Center.......................91
▫Gauges.............................96

Electronic Digital Clock...................97
▫Clock Setting Procedure..................97
Radio General Information.................98
▫Radio Broadcast Signals..................98
▫Two Types Of Signals...................98
▫Electrical Disturbances...................98
▫AM Reception........................98
▫FM Reception.........................99

Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 -
Disc CD Changer........................99
▫Radio Operation.......................994

▫CD Player Operation...................102

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............106
▫System Activation.....................107
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................107
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK
Radios.............................108
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1
And RBQ Radios.....................108
▫Selecting a Channel....................108
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......109
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................109
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................109▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................109
▫Satellite Antenna......................110
▫Reception Quality.....................110

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............110

Radio Antenna........................111

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........111

Ventilation............................111

Climate Controls.......................111
▫Fan Control.........................112
▫Temperature Control...................112
▫Mode Control........................112
▫Operating Tips.......................115
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