2008 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys..................12
NIgnition Key Removal...................12
NKey-In-Ignition Reminder................13
mSecurity Alarm System....................13
NRearming Of The System.................13
NTo Arm The System.....................13
NTo Disarm The System...................15
mIlluminated Entry System..................16mRemote Keyless Entry.....................17
NTo Unlock The Doors...................17
NTo Lock The Doors.....................18
NTo Unlatch The Trunk/Liftgate.............19
NUsing The Panic Alarm..................19
NProgramming Additional Transmitters........20
NBattery Replacement....................21
NGeneral Information....................22
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mDoor Locks............................23
NManual Door Lock.....................24
NPower Door Locks.....................24
mWindows.............................26
NPower Windows.......................26
NAuto Down Feature....................27
NWind Buffeting........................27
mLiftgate Ð Coupe Models Only..............28
mTrunk Lock And Release Ð Convertible
Models Only...........................29
mTrunk Safety Warning Ð Convertible
Models Only...........................30
NTrunk Emergency Release................30mOccupant Restraints......................31
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................31
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....35
NEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertt) ..........................36
NAutomatic Locking Mode................37
NSix-Point Belt System - If Equipped.........38
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............39
NSeat Belt Extender......................39
NDriver And Passenger Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) - Airbag...................40
NChild Restraint........................50
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mBreak-In Recommendations.................56
mSafety Tips............................57
NExhaust Gas..........................57NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle..........................58
NPeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle....................59
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a
locksmith. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep
them in a safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
2. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
3. Place the gear selector in gear.
4. Apply the parking brake fully.5. Press the ªKey Removalº release button, turn the key
to place the ignition switch in the OFF/LOCK position,
and then pull the key out of the switch.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
Ignition Key Positions
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NOTE:The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you
to operate the radio and the power windows for 2
minutes after turning off the ignition switch. Removing
the key from the ignition switch and opening the driver's
door will cancel this feature. Your dealership can enable
or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as desired.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver's door when the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF/LOCK or
ACC positions.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
This system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, and hood
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the
system will prevent the vehicle from starting. It will also
sound the horn and flash the park lights, the taillights,
and the fog lights.
Rearming of the System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals (flashing lights)
after 15 minutes, and then rearm itself.
To Arm the System:
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger
door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote
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Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is
closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself
in approximately 16 seconds. During the arming process,
the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light will flash at a
fast rate. Once the system is armed, the light will flash
once every 6 seconds.NOTE:
²The system will not cancel the arming process if you
open the hood or trunk/liftgate. It will however cancel
the arming process if you open a door or turn on the
ignition. If this occurs, and you wish to rearm the
system, simply repeat either of the previously de-
scribed arming sequences.
²The Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light will remain
on steady if the hood or trunk/liftgate is open during
the arming process or if there is a fault in the system.
If you verify that the hood and trunk/liftgate are not
open, and the light remains on steady, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Entering the Trunk with the System Armed Ð
Convertible:
NOTE:Using the key to open the trunk while the
system armed will trigger the alarm.
Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light
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Press the Trunk button on the RKE transmitter to allow
access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm
the system. The trunk lid will pop open.
Entering the liftgate with the System Armed Ð
Coupe:
NOTE:Using the key to open the liftgate while the
system armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the Liftgate button on the RKE transmitter to allow
access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm
the system. Then, within 30 seconds, open the liftgate by
using the key cylinder or the liftgate release switch
located in the exterior liftgate handle.
NOTE:If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds,
the system will re-arm and ignore the switch input.
After closing the liftgate, the system will arm immedi-
ately without having to re-lock the vehicle.
To Disarm the System
There are two ways to disarm the system:
²Use the key to unlock the driver's door. The door lock
is located on the outside door panel beneath the
mirror.
Mechanical Door Lock
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