2009 DODGE VIPER trunk

TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE — 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 “DECK” 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.NOTE:Gas props support the trunk lid in the open
position. However, because the gas pressure drops with
temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the trunk lid in cold weather.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING — CONVERTIBLE
MODELS ONLY
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape.
If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffo-
cation or heat stroke.
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Trunk Emergency Release
The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency
release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,
near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened
trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the seat
belts and the airbags for the driver and passenger.
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It explains how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passenger as safe as
possible. Note that all of the warnings in this section
apply no matter which system you have.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passenger can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not buckled up
properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
your passenger, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and your passenger are
buckled up properly.
Emergency Release
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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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4. Press downward on the convertible top and then press
the lever behind the driver seat to release the downstack
latch.5. Manually raise the convertible top until it meets the
windshield header.
6. Close the trunk.
Convertible Top Latch
Raising Convertible Top
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NOTE:Until the convertible top system has had ad-
equate time to break-in, it may take a greater effort to
engage the latch hook and close the latch. However,
several weeks of normal convertible top usage will
reduce these efforts.
9. Raise both sun visors if so desired.
10. Adjust the windows as desired.
Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation — If
Equipped
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lower the convertible top. Verify that the latch handle
is placed in the detent stow position.3. Lay the unfolded boot cover across the convertible
top.
Unfolded Boot Cover
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6. On the passenger side of the vehicle, clip the tab under
the trunk lid stop and on the outer edge of the quarter
panel flange.7. Push downward on the boot cover pocket to engage
the inboard tab.
Attaching Passenger Side Tab
Engaging Passenger Side Tab
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8. On the driver side of the vehicle, clip the tab under the
trunk lid stop and on the outer edge of the quarter panel
flange.9. Push downward on the boot cover pocket to engage
the inboard tab.
Attaching Driver Side Tab
Engaging Driver Side Tab
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10. Push downward on the boot cover behind driver seat
to lock down the boot cover.
11. Stretch and smooth out the boot cover from the rear
of vehicle.12. Close the trunk.
13. Ensure that the forward edge of the boot cover is
tucked in fully.
Stretching and Smoothing Cover
Forward Edge
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