2008 DODGE VIPER window

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual containsWARNINGSagainst operating
procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures,
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible
from outside the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration, and the title.NOTE:It is illegal to remove the VIN.
Vehicle Identification Number
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mDoor Locks............................23
NManual Door Lock.....................24
NPower Door Locks.....................24
mWindows.............................26
NPower Windows.......................26
NAuto Down Feature....................27
NWind Buffeting........................27
mLiftgate Ð Coupe Models Only..............28
mTrunk Lock And Release Ð Convertible
Models Only...........................29
mTrunk Safety Warning Ð Convertible
Models Only...........................30
NTrunk Emergency Release................30mOccupant Restraints......................31
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................31
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....35
NEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertt) ..........................36
NAutomatic Locking Mode................37
NSix-Point Belt System - If Equipped.........38
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............39
NSeat Belt Extender......................39
NDriver And Passenger Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) - Airbag...................40
NChild Restraint........................50
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NOTE:The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you
to operate the radio and the power windows for 2
minutes after turning off the ignition switch. Removing
the key from the ignition switch and opening the driver's
door will cancel this feature. Your dealership can enable
or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as desired.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver's door when the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF/LOCK or
ACC positions.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
This system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, and hood
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the
system will prevent the vehicle from starting. It will also
sound the horn and flash the park lights, the taillights,
and the fog lights.
Rearming of the System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals (flashing lights)
after 15 minutes, and then rearm itself.
To Arm the System:
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger
door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote
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WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switches are located between the
driver and passenger seats on the center tunnel bezel, just
to the left of the parking brake. The switch on the left side
controls the driver's window and the switch on the right
controls the passenger's window. The power window
switches are active when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC position.
NOTE:
²The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you to
operate the power windows for 2 minutes after turn-
ing off the ignition switch. Removing the key from the
ignition switch and opening the driver's door will
cancel this feature. Your dealership can enable or
disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as desired.
²Windows cannot be driven up during Power Acces-
sory Delay with a door open. Furthermore, opening
the door will stop the window movement immediately
if the window is in the process of going up.
²The window will lower slightly if it is closed com-
pletely when opening the door. The window will
return to its fully closed position after closing the door.
This action is necessary in order to clear the seal when
opening the door.
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the
ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power win-
dows while operating the power window switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
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Auto Down Feature
Both windows have an auto down feature. Press the
window switch to the second detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically. Press the switch a
second time in either direction to stop the window.
To open the window to a desired position, press and hold
the window switch in the first detent. Release the switch
when you want the window to stop.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the top down (convertible models).
This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized by
adjusting one or both windows up or down slightly.
Power Window Switches
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WARNING!
²Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
²If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE Ð CONVERTIBLE
MODELS ONLY
You can unlatch the trunk lid by pressing the TRUNK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
for at least one second. The park lights and turn signal
lights will flash three times to acknowledge the signal
and the trunk lid will pop open.
You can also unlatch the trunk lid with the key. The key
cylinder is located on the trunk lid.
The word ªDECKº will flash in the odometer when the
trunk lid is open. With the key in the ignition switch, this
display will turn off approximately 40 seconds after
switching off the ignition, or if the Power Accessory
Delay feature is active, it will turn off approximately 40
seconds after the delay feature times out.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION Ð
CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does, and the
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants of a vehicle in a collision. Therefore,
it is important that all occupants wear their seat belts
at all times when riding in a convertible. Studies
have shown that it is generally safer to remain inside
a vehicle during a collision, than to be ejected from
the vehicle.
CAUTION!
²To insure that no damage occurs, be sure that the
vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear selector
in the Neutral position before lowering or raising
the top.
²Do not operate the convertible top with ice or
snow build-up on the top. Damage to the top may
occur.
To Lower the Top:
1. Lower the window in each door at least one inch.
2. Lower both sun visors.
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3. Depress the button located at the top of the latch and
then pull the latch handle downward and rearward.
4. Disengage the latch hook from the windshield receiver
rod and then pull the latch all the way back to the detent
stow position.5. Pull the convertible top away from the windshield
header.
6. Raise both sun visors if so desired.
7. Open the trunk.
8. Pull the convertible top all the way back into the
storage well behind the seats.
9. Push the leading edge of the top downward to engage
the downstack latch.
10. Close the trunk.
To Raise the Top:
1. Lower the window in each door at least one inch.
2. Lower both sun visors.
3. Open the trunk.Unlatching Convertible Top
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