2008 DODGE VIPER interior lights

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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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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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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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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Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotate the dimmer control upward
to increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights or rotate it down-
ward to decrease the brightness of the
instrument panel lights.
Interior Light (ON)
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom ªOFFº position. The in-
terior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (white semi-circle). This feature
brightens the odometer and radio dis-
play when the parking lights or head-
lights are on during daylight condi-
tions.
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