2008 DODGE VIPER instrument panel

5. Turn the key to the ON/RUN position. 6. Press the red ENGINE START button located on the
instrument panel. Release the button when the engine
starts.
Ignition Key Positions
Engine Start Button
134 STARTING AND OPERATING

Convertible Top Care Ð Convertible Models Only
Use a mild detergent to clean the top. Avoid heavy
scrubbing and rinse with plenty of clean water. Allow to
dry thoroughly before storage.
Underbody Maintenance
The corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal or
dust control may accumulate on the underbody of your
vehicle. If not removed, these materials may accelerate
rusting and deterioration of underbody components such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, exhaust system, etc.
At least twice during the winter months, hose down the
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle. Make sure you
remove mud and salt from panels, crevices and ledges,
and that all drain holes and channels are free of debris.
NOTE:You can do more harm by hosing off the vehicle
without removing caked mud and debris.The vehicle's frame of is galvanized for rust-through
protection. It is also dipped in a black E-Coat to protect
the welded areas. Avoid any scratches through to bare
metal.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned regularly with any
commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an
abrasive type cleaner.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
When cleaning the lenses, use care to avoid scratching
the plastic.
232 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 140
Hazard Warning Flasher.................99,176
Headlights..........................81,243
Aiming............................. 251
High Beam........................... 83
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 83
Lights On Reminder..................... 82
Passing.............................. 84
Switch............................... 81
Time Delay........................... 81
Heater.............................122,123
High Beam Indicator...................... 97
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . 83
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 215
Hood Release........................... 79
Hoses.............................224,225
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 228Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Timing.............................. 205
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 205
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Infant Restraint........................50,51
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 101
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster........................ 96
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 95
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 232
Interior Lighting.......................81,84
Interior Lights.........................84,85
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)............ 87
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 186
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