2008 DODGE VIPER lights

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and side wall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check the area under the vehicle after overnight parking
for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are present, the cause should be corrected imme-
diately.
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CONTENTS
mConvertible Top Operation Ð Convertible
Models Only...........................63
NTo Lower The Top......................63
NTo Raise The Top......................64
NConvertible Top Boot Cover Installation ± If
Equipped............................67
NConvertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage.............................72
mMirrors...............................75
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................75NOutside Mirrors.......................75
NPower Remote Control Mirrors.............76
mSeats.................................77
NManual Seat Adjustments................77
mTo Open And Close The Hood..............79
mLights................................81
NExterior & Interior Lighting Control.........81
NHeadlights & Parking Lights..............81
NHeadlight Time Delay...................81
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NDaytime Running Lights.................82
NLights-On Reminder....................82
NBattery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights......82
NFog Lights...........................82
NTurn Signals..........................82
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........83
NFlash To Pass.........................84
NInterior Lights........................84mWindshield Wipers And Washers.............87
NIntermittent Wiper System................87
NMist Feature..........................88
NWindshield Washers....................88
NAdding Washer Fluid...................89
mTilt Steering Column.....................89
mAdjustable Pedals.......................90
NAdjustable Foot Rest....................92
mConsole Features........................92
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LIGHTS
Exterior & Interior Lighting Control
The Multi-Function Lever on the left side of the
steering column controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, front
fog lights, instrument panel lights, and interior lights.
Headlights & Parking Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Lever to the first
detent for parking light operation. Turn the end of the
lever to the second detent for headlight operation.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for about 90 seconds after turning off the
ignition switch.
To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch off while
the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights
within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the
headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights, parking lights, or ignition
switch on again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
Multi-Function Lever
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This feature can be disabled at the dealership, if so
desired.
Daytime Running Lights
The fog lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights,
whenever the ignition switch is on, the headlights are off,
and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must
be used for normal night time driving.
NOTE:This feature is standard on all Canadian vehicles
and cannot be disabled. For US vehicles, this feature is
shipped disabled and can be enabled or disabled at a
dealership, if so desired.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on and the ignition
switch is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver's
door is opened to alert the driver.
Battery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights
To protect the battery, the exterior lights will turn off
automatically 3 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned off. To restore exterior light operation, either turn
the ignition switch on or cycle the headlight switch.
Fog Lights
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the end of the Multi-Function Lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Lever upward or downward
and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the in-
strument panel will flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.
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You can also signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially upward or downward without moving beyond
the detent. The turn signals will continue to operate until
you release the lever.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to lightwhen the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Pull the Multi-Function Lever toward you to switch the
headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Turn Signal Control
Headlight Beam Control
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Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you.
This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam
and remain on until the lever is released.
Interior Lights
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened or the liftgate is opened (Coupe models) and the
dimmer switch is not in the defeat position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about 30
seconds, and then fade to off if any of the following
occur:
²A door is opened using the outside door handle and
then closed.
²A door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
²A door is unlocked using the outside driver's door key
cylinder.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about 4
seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened using the
inside door handle.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of
the rearview mirror. You can turn these lights on and off
from the switches in the bottom of the mirror or from the
dimmer control in the Multi-Function Lever. These lights
are also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
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Courtesy lights are also found in the driver's foot well,
the passenger's foot well, and in the liftgate on Coupe
models. You can turn this light on and off from the
dimmer control in the Multi-Function Lever. This light is
also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
Battery Saver Feature Ð Interior Lights
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 15 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the OFF/LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open or the liftgate is open (Coupe
models). To restore interior light operation, turn the
ignition switch to the ON/RUN position or cycle the
light switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the Multi-Function Lever. It
controls the operation of the interior lights and the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Courtesy/Reading Light Switches
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