2009 DODGE VIPER light

•A door is unlocked using the outside driver’s door key
cylinder.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four 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 multifunction lever. These lights
are also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
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 multifunction lever. This light is
also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
Courtesy/Reading Light Switches
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Battery Saver Feature — 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 multifunction lever. It
controls the operation of the interior lights and the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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.
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Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom OFF position. The inte-
rior 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
conditions.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is on
the right side of the steering column.
From the off position, push the windshield wiper/
washer control lever upward to the first detent past the
Windshield Wiper/Washer
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Adjustable Foot Rest
This feature allows the driver to adjust the foot rest
forward or backward and to rotate it upward or down-
ward to allow for greater driving comfort.To adjust the pedal:
1. Adjust the seat and steering column to a comfortable
position.
2. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, loosen the nut on the
pedal.
3. Slide the pedal either forward or backward and rotate
it upward or downward as desired.
4. Tighten the nut, being careful not to over tighten it.
CONSOLE FEATURES
The front console has a removable ashtray, power outlet/
cigarette lighter, and power window switches.
The center console compartment is equipped with a
cigarette lighter/power outlet.
Adjustable Foot Rest
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Electric Rear Window Defroster
The electric rear window defroster control is lo-
cated on the climate control. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster. A light above the
button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
ON. The defroster automatically turns off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes of operation for the first push of the
button, and will turn off after approximately eight min-
utes for the second push of the button.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
•Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features................. 99
Instrument Cluster Description............ 100
▫Speedometer........................ 100
▫Message Center...................... 101
▫Gauges And Indicator Lights............ 107
Setting The Digital Clock................ 110
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 110
Sales Code RAH — AM And FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD/DVD Changer
Controls..............................111▫Radio Operation......................111
▫CD Player Operation.................. 115
▫CD/DVD Changer Operation............ 116
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 117
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play)........................ 119
Satellite Radio — If Equipped............. 120
▫System Activation.................... 121
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ENS/SID)......... 1214

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 - Air Outlet 7 - Speedometer/Odometer 13 - Climate Control
2 - Sound System Speaker 8 - Oil Pressure Gauge 14 - ENGINE START Button
3 - Main Message Center 9 - Passenger Airbag Off Light 15 - Voltage Gauge
4 - Fuel Gauge 10 - Passenger Airbag 16 - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
5 - Auxiliary Message Center 11 - Glove Compartment 17 - Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
6 - Tachometer 12 - Sound System Controls 18 - TRIP ButtonUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 99
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•The word “DECK” will flash in the display if the
trunk/liftgate is open.
•The words “LOW TIRE” will flash slowly in the
display and a chime will sound if the tire pressure is
low.
•The words “FLAT TIRE” will flash rapidly in the
display and a chime will sound if critically low tire
pressure is detected.
Message Center
When the appropriate conditions ex-
ist, the Message Center displays the
following indicators and warnings:
High Beam Light
This light will turn on when the high beam
headlights are on. Pull the Multifunction Lever on
the left side of the steering column toward you to switch
the headlights from low beam to high beam. Pull the
lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low
beam.
Front Fog Light Indicator
This light will turn on when the front fog lights are
on.
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
The amber Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light will
turn on and stay on briefly as a bulb check
when the ignition is first turned on. If the light
does not turn on during starting, see your
authorized dealer for service.
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