2009 DODGE VIPER fog light

NOTE:The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you
to operate the radio and the power windows for two
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 authorized 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.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, trunk/
liftgate, and hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition
switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers
the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm 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 Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
horn after three 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’s or passen-
ger’s door is open or press the LOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last
door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will
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2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with
the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System.To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate
Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button on the
RKE transmitter for at least one second to unlatch the
trunk/liftgate. The parking 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 RKE 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 ON/RUN position. If not deactivated through the
RKE transmitter or the ignition switch, the alarm will
turn off automatically after three minutes.
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▫Lights-On Reminder................... 84
▫Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights...... 84
▫Fog Lights.......................... 84
▫Turn Signals......................... 85
▫High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 86
▫Flash-To-Pass........................ 86
▫Interior Lights........................ 86
Windshield Wipers And Washers............ 89
▫Intermittent Wiper System............... 90▫Mist Feature......................... 90
▫Windshield Washers.................... 91
Tilt Steering Column.................... 91
Adjustable Pedals....................... 92
▫Adjustable Foot Rest................... 94
Console Features....................... 94
Rear Window Features................... 95
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster........... 95
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LIGHTS
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control
The multifunction 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 and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction 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 the igni-
tion switch OFF.
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.
Multifunction Lever
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This feature can be disabled at the authorized dealership,
if so desired.
Daytime Running Lights
The fog lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights,
whenever the ignition switch is ON, the headlights are
off, and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch
must be used for normal night time driving.
NOTE:This feature is standard on all Canadian vehicles
and cannot be disabled. For U.S. vehicles, this feature is
shipped disabled and can be enabled or disabled at a
authorized dealership, if so desired.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on and the ignition
switch is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the
driver’s door is opened to alert the driver.
Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights
To protect the battery, the exterior lights will turn off
automatically three minutes after the ignition switch is
turned OFF. To restore exterior light operation, either
turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the headlight switch.
Fog Lights
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the end of the multifunction lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
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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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▫Brake System....................... 222
▫Manual Transmission.................. 224
▫Hydraulic Clutch..................... 224
▫Rear Axle.......................... 226
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 226
Fuses.............................. 230
▫Power Distribution Center.............. 230
▫Mini-Power Distribution Center.......... 233
Vehicle Storage....................... 234
Replacement Bulbs..................... 236
Bulb Replacement..................... 237▫Auxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front
Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side Marker
Light............................. 237
▫High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) . . 238
▫Front Fog Light...................... 239
▫
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light. . 240
▫
Taillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light
(Coupe Models)
...................... 241
▫Backup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light...... 242
▫License Light....................... 245
Fluids And Capacities................... 246
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts....... 247
▫Engine............................ 247
▫Chassis............................ 248
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
9 40 Amp
Green— Headlights
10 30 Amp
Pink— Ignition Switch Run Feed
11 — 20 Amp
YellowAuto Shutdown Relay
(ASD)
12 — 20 Amp
YellowCigar Lighter
13 — 15 Amp
BlueHazard Flasher
14 — 20 Amp
YellowAuto Shutdown Relay
(ASD)
15 — 20 Amp
YellowRear Window Defogger
(EBL)
16, 17 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power OutletCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
18 — 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Off Draw (IOD)
19 — 15 Amp
BlueHorn
20 — 15 Amp
BlueAir Conditioning (A/C)
Clutch Relay
21 — 15 Amp
BlueSTOP LIGHT Switch
22 — 25 Amp
ClearFuel Pump/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
23, 24 — 10 Amp
RedAirbag
60, 61 — 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Run/Start Relay
Feed
62, 63 — 15 Amp
BlueGauges
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