2010 DODGE VIPER hood open

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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arm itself in approximately 16 seconds. During the
arming process, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a
fast rate. Once the system is armed, the light will flash
once every six seconds.NOTE:
•The system will not cancel the arming process if you
open the hood or trunk/liftgate. It will, however,
cancel the arming process if you open a door or turn
on the ignition. If this occurs, and you wish to rearm
the system, simply repeat either of the previously
described arming sequences.
•The Vehicle Security Light will remain on steady if the
hood or trunk/liftgate is open during the arming
process or if there is a fault in the system. If you verify
that the hood and trunk/liftgate are not open, and the
light remains on steady, see your authorized dealer for
service.
Entering the Trunk with the System Armed —
Convertible
NOTE:
Using the key to open the trunk while the
system is armed will trigger the alarm.Vehicle Security Light
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CONTENTS
Convertible Top Operation — If Equipped ..... 71
▫ To Lower The Top ..................... 71
▫ To Raise The Top ..................... 73
▫ Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation —
If Equipped ......................... 75
▫ Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage ............................ 79
 Mirrors .............................. 82
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 82
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 83 ▫
Power Mirrors ....................... 84
 Seats ............................... 85
▫ Manual Seat Adjustments ............... 85
 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 86
 Lights .............................. 88
▫ Exterior And Interior Lighting Control ...... 88
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ........... 88
▫ Headlight Time Delay .................. 89
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................ 89
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WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In an accident, you could slide under the
seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Recliner Adjustment
The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, pull the
recliner control lever upward, lean backward until the
seat is in the desired position, and release the lever. To
return the seat to its full upright position, lean forward,pull the recliner control lever upward and hold it until
the seat returns to its full upright position.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Reach into the lower right grille opening and pull the
primary hood latch forward.
Recliner Control
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2. Raise the front of the hood slightly and push the safety
catch handle to the right. The safety catch handle is
located under the front edge of the hood.NOTE:
Assist props will raise the hood to a normal
usage position. If greater access is required, the hood may
be pushed up at the front, raising the hood beyond the
initial opening height.
Hood Release LeverHood Safety Catch
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CAUTION!
•Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong
gusts of wind are likely. Such a place might be by
the side of the road where large trucks pass by.
Strong gusts of wind may damage your hood.
Always close the hood in such situations.
•To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Simply lower the hood until it is open
approximately 6 in (15 cm) and then drop it. This
should secure both latches. Never drive your ve-
hicle unless the hood is fully closed with both
latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
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.
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•On the highways —Slow down and use the highest
gear possible.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
•In city traffic — While moving, shift into the highest
gear possible to reduce engine RPM.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
Small punctures up to14” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be
sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fans,
disconnect each fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fans are tempera-
ture controlled and can start any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others could be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
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