2008 DODGE VIPER set clock

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features..................95
mInstrument Cluster Description..............96
NSpeedometer..........................96
NMessage Center.......................97
NGauges & Indicator Lights...............103
mSetting The Digital Clock.................106
NClock Setting Procedure.................106
mRadio General Information................106
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................106NTwo Types Of Signals..................107
NElectrical Disturbances..................107
NAM Reception.......................107
NFM Reception........................107
mSales Code RAH Ð AM & FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD/DVD Changer
Controls.............................108
NRadio Operation......................108
NCD Player Operation...................112
NCD/DVD Changer Operation.............1144

Charge System Light
The red Charge System Light is located in the
Voltage Gauge. It will turn on when there is a
charging system malfunction or a possible accessory
drive belt failure.
CAUTION!
The accessory belt also drives the water pump. Op-
erating the vehicle with a failed belt can cause engine
overheating and possible severe engine damage.
SETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK
The digital display panel on the radio displays the time in
hours and minutes. The display panel is operative when
the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Press and release the Time button on the radio to display
the time. Press and release the button a second time to
turn off the time display.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ªON/RUNº or ªACCº
position.
2. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object,
press either the ªHº (Hour) or ªMº (Minute) button on
the radio. The display will show the time.
3. Press the ªHº button to set hours or the ªMº button to
set minutes. The time setting will increase each time you
press a button.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
The radio will provide excellent reception under most
operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
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Tone Control
The Bass and/or Treble controls sound for the desired
tone. Press the AUDIO button, select Bass or TREBLE,
then press SEEK + or SEEK2to increase or decrease
amplification of the band.
To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the
push-button you wish to lock onto this station and press
and release that button. If a station is not selected within
5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will
continue to play but will not be locked into push-button
memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 inboth AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM
stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the
stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the push-
button twice.
To Change From Clock To Radio Mode
Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
General Information
This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
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Service Contract......................... 279
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 98
Service Manuals........................ 282
Setting the Clock........................ 106
Shift Indicator Light...................103,138
Shift Speeds.........................136,138
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 138
Shoulder Belts........................... 31
Signals, Turn..........................82,99
Six Point Belt System...................... 38
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 139
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 164
Snow Tires............................ 164
Spark Plugs............................ 203
Speedometer............................ 96
Starting............................... 132
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 186
Engine Fails to Start.................... 135Starting and Operating.................... 132
Starting Procedures...................... 132
Steering
Linkage............................. 214
Power...........................148,213
Tilt Column........................... 89
Storage............................... 238
Storage, Vehicle......................... 126
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 189
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 40
Tachometer............................ 103
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 104
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 13
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 13
Tilt Steering Column...................... 89
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 153
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 152
Tire Markings.......................... 149
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