2008 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

²Press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
The front and rear park lights and the turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
NOTE:The vehicle will not start unless the Vehicle
Security Alarm System is disarmed by either method.
Inserting the key in the ignition WILL NOT disarm the
system. Furthermore, turning the ignition key to any
position while the system is armed will trigger an alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the system in your absence,
the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will flash
twice every six seconds. In addition, the horn will sound
three times when you disarm the system.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
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.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk/liftgate, or activate the panic alarm from
distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
To Unlock the Doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door, or twice to unlock both
doors. The park lights and turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the signal and the illuminated entry system
will turn on. In addition, the words DOOR UNLOCKEDwill flash in the odometer if one door is unlocked or will
remain on steadily if both doors are unlocked.
NOTE:On Coupe models, pressing either the UNLOCK
button or the LIFTGATE button will allow liftgate access.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/Both Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver's door or both doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the cur-
rent setting, proceed as follows:
1. Press the UNLOCK button on a programmed trans-
mitter for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10
seconds. Then, press the LOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitter with the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key re-
moved.
Keyless Entry Transmitter
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4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the park lights and turn signal
lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or
turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter
for at least 4 seconds, but no longer then 10 seconds.
Then, press the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter
with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
To Lock the Doors:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock the doors. The horn will chirp once and the park
lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
signal.
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Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter
for at least 4 seconds, but no longer then 10 seconds.
Then, press the UNLOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter with the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key re-
moved.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the SecurityAlarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate:
Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button on the
transmitter for at least one second to unlatch the trunk/
liftgate. The park lights and turn signal lights will flash
three times to acknowledge the signal.
Using The Panic Alarm:
The panic alarm unlocks the driver's door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the park lights and fog lights, and
sounds the horn. The Panic alarm will not work when
driving the vehicle.
To turn the panic alarm ON or OFF, press and hold the
PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second
and release. The alarm can also be turned off by inserting
the key into the ignition switch and turning it to the
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ON/RUN position. If not deactivated through the trans-
mitter or the ignition switch, the alarm will turn off
automatically after 3 minutes.
Programming Additional Transmitters
NOTE:You must have at least one programmed trans-
mitter to perform this procedure. If you do not have a
programmed transmitter, contact your dealer for details.
Use this procedure to program up to three additional
transmitters for your vehicle. To activate the program-
ming feature, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 5
seconds, but no longer then 10 seconds on a previously
programmed transmitter. Then, press the PANIC button
while still holing the UNLOCK button.4. Release both buttons at the same time. A chime will
sound to signal that the programming feature is acti-
vated.
5. Within 30 seconds, press and release the LOCK button
and the UNLOCK button at the same time on the new
transmitter.
6. Press and release any button one time on the new
transmitter. A chime will sound to indicate that the new
transmitter is programmed. An additional chime will
sound at the end of the 30-second programming period.
It will also sound if the ignition is switched OFF.
7. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to program each additional
transmitter.
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Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is 2016. This is a
generic battery, readily available at local retail stores.
NOTE:
²Perchlorate Material Ð special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
²Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Separate the two halves of the transmitter with a coin
or similar object.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves
together.
4. Test the transmitter operation.
General Information
This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15. Opera-
tion is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
If your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter ever fails to
operate from a normal distance, check the following:1. Closeness to a radio transmitter, such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios
can affect transmitter operation. To verify if this is the
cause, move the vehicle to another area and test trans-
mitter operation.
2. The transmitter may become ªout of syncº and will no
longer function if operated more than 255 times while out
of range of the vehicle (23 feet or 7 meters) or if operated
while the vehicle battery is dead or disconnected. To
ªsynchronizeº the transmitter, remove the key from the
ignition. Close the hood and all doors. Press both buttons
on the transmitter for about 10 seconds. The horn will
chirp once to acknowledge the signal. Normal transmit-
ter operation should resume.
3. The transmitter battery may be weak or dead. The
expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
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DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when
entering or exiting your Viper. They can be hot
enough to burn you. Observe the warning labels on
each door closure panel.
WARNING!
²For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
²When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries and death.
²Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured seriously or fatally. Don't leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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