2006 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

10. Push down to engage inboard tab on the driver side.
Push down on convertible top behind driver seat to lock
down.11. Stretch out and smooth cover from rear of vehicle.
Close the trunk lid.
Engaging Driver Side Tab
Stretching and Smoothing Cover
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12. Ensure that the forward edge of the convertible top
boot is tucked in fully after the trunk is closed.Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and
Storage
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull up to disengage the inboard tab on the driver
side.
Forward Edge
Disengaging Driver Side Tab
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3. Pull up to disengage the inboard tab on the passenger
side.4. Fold each of the outer edges of the convertible top
cover inward.
Disengaging Passenger Side TabFolding Outer Edges
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5. Fold the convertible top cover again. Place the cover
into the bag. Store the cover in the trunk or a dry secure
area.CONSOLE FEATURES
The front console has a removable ashtray, power outlet/
cigarette lighter and power window switches.
The center console compartment is equipped with a
cigarette lighter/power outlet and a passenger airbag
on/off switch.
Folding Boot Cover
Console
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A pivot system allows for horizontal and verti-
cal mirror adjustment.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Electric Remote Control Mirrors
Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the
remote controls mounted inside the driver’s door, below
the door handle and power door switch.NOTE:Place the mirror selector switch in the center
(neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the
mirrors.
Mirror Adjustment
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Right Side Mirror
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much
wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to
your vehicle.
Power Mirror Controls
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this
convex mirror.
SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If you are driving, the sudden movement
of the seat could cause you to lose control. You could
be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is
parked. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer riding against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under the
seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Seat Controls
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