2010 DODGE VIPER trunk release

▫General Information ................... 23
 Door Locks ........................... 24
▫ Manual Door Lock .................... 25
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 26
 Windows ............................ 27
▫ Power Windows ...................... 27
▫ Auto-Down Feature ................... 29
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 29
 Liftgate — Coupe Models Only ............ 29
 Trunk Lock And Release — Convertible Models
Only ................................ 31
 Trunk Safety Warning — Convertible Models
Only ................................ 31
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ............... 32
Occupant Restraints ..................... 32
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 34
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 38
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 39
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR) Mode — If Equipped .............. 41
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 41
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 42
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 42
▫ Driver And Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags .......... 42
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 47
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 56
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Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter to allow
access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm
the system. The trunk lid will pop open.
Entering the Liftgate with the System Armed —
Coupe
NOTE:Using the key to open the liftgate while the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter to
allow access without triggering the alarm or having to
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Then, within 30 sec-
onds, open the liftgate by using the key cylinder or the
LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located in the exterior lift-
gate handle.
NOTE: If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds,
the system will rearm and ignore the switch input.
After closing the liftgate, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm immediately without having to re-lock the vehicle.
To Disarm the System
There are two ways to disarm the system:
•Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. The door lock
is located on the outside door panel beneath the
mirror.
Mechanical Door Lock
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with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on
or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least four seconds, but no longer then
10 seconds. Then, press the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter 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. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm System.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock the doors. The horn will chirp once and the
park lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowl-
edge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least four seconds, but no longer then
10 seconds. Then, press the UNLOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
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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.
Remote Open Window Feature
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and
then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button
until the windows lower to the level desired or until they
lower completely.
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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 — 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 AccessoryDelay 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:
•Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating
positions
•Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen-
ger
•An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel
•Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
•Seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance occu-
pant protection by managing occupant energy during
an impact event — if equipped
•Passenger side seatbelt incorporates an Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR), which locks the seat belt
webbing into position by extending the belt all the
Emergency Release
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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.
4. Press downward on the convertible top and then press
the lever behind the driver seat to release the downstack
latch.
Convertible Top Latch
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73

Door Locks........................... 26
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 100
Steering ............................. 154
Windows ............................. 27
Windows, Express Down ................. 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 42
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 41
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 174
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 230
Radio Antenna ......................... 133
Radio Operation ........................ 134
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 129
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 119
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 237 Rear Liftgate
............................ 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 104
Rear Window Features .................... 104
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 82
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 187
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 181
Refrigerant ............................ 222
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 90
Reminder, Seat Belt .................... 39,115
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 18
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 31
Replacement Parts ....................... 212
Replacement Tires ....................... 176
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 290
Restraints, Child ......................... 56
Restraints, Infant ......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 32
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 205
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