2010 DODGE VIPER alarm

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC ..................... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB...................8
MANUAL DOOR LOCK........... 9
THEFT ALARM ................ 9
ENGINE START BUTTON ..........10
SEATBELT .................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS .............11
FRONTSEATS................13
TILT STEERING COLUMN ..........14
ADJUSTABLEPEDALS ...........15
PROGRAMMABLEFEATURES .......16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
MANUAL TRANSMISS ION 1 TO 4 SKIP
SHIFT ....................18
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .......19
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION ..... 20
WIND BUFFETING ..............21
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIO....... 22
NON-TOUCH-SCREENRADIO....... 24
POWER OUTLET..............27
PERFORMANCE/ACR
OVERVIEW ................ 28
AERODYNAMICS............. 29
TWO PIECE BRAKE ROTORS ........34
PILOTSPORTCUPTIRES......... 36
ADJUSTABLE DAMPERS ..........37
HARDCOREPACKAGE ...........43 TUNINGRECORD ..............44
LIMITED WARRANTY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......... 46
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWINGASSISTANCE -
U.S. ONLY .................47
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................47
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......50
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR ............51
JUMP-STARTING ..............54
TOWINGADISABLEDVEHICLE.......56
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........57
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......58
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............59
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......... 60
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........61
MAINTENANCE CHART B ......... 62
FUSES................... 64
TIREPRESSURES..............65
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ..... 66
EXTERIOR BULBS ............. 66
VEHICLESTORAGE .............67
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 69
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 69
ASSISTANCE F OR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED................. 69
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........ 69
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ............70
TIRE WARRANTY ..............70
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES..........73
TABLE OF CONTENTS

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock all thedoors. Press the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock both doors.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to Programmable Features in this guide.
NOTE: On Coupe models, pressing either the
UNLOCK button or the LIFTGATE button will
open the liftgate.
WARNING!
Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key in the ignition.
A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate
• Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button for at least one second to unlatch the trunk/liftgate.
Panic Alarm
• Press and hold the PANIC button for at least one second and release to turn the panicalarm on or off.
• 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 Key Fob or the ignition switch, the alarm will turn off automatically after three minutes.
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MANUAL DOOR LOCK
• The driver's door can be unlocked with the key.
• The door lock is located on the outside of the door, beneath the mirror.
• Insert the key and turn counter clockwise.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch on an open door.
• Once the system is armed, the Vehicle Security Light will flash once every six seconds.
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.
• Press the Key Fob TRUNK button to allow access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm the system.
Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed - Coupe
NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the system is armed will trigger the
alarm.
• Press the Key Fob LIFTGATE button to allow access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm the system. Then, within 30 seconds, open the liftgate by using the
key cylinder or the LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located in the exterior liftgate handle.
NOTE: If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds, the system will rearm and
ignore the switch input.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or use the key to unlock the driver's door. The door lock is located on the outside door panel beneath the mirror.
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GETTING STARTED

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
• The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside 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.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or both doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the Key Fob UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the Key Fob LOCK button while still holding
the UNLOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Sound Horn With Remote Lock
• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the Key Fob LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press the Key Fob UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Flashing Lights With Lock
• The park lights and turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:
• Press and hold the Key Fob LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button while still holding the
LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
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If You Are Jump-Starting Another Vehicle:
• Connect one end of a jumper cable to the remote jump-start positive post (+).Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery.
• Connect the other cable to the ear of the thermostat housing on the engine in your vehicle. Connect the other end of the same cable to a good ground on the engine in
the other vehicle. Make sure that you have a good contact.
• Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery; let the engine idle a few minutes.
NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm System will prevent the engine from starting.
• Turn off the Vehicle Security Alarm System.
• Start the engine in the vehicle with the discha rged battery. If engine does not start in
15 seconds, stop cranking engine and allow s tarter to cool down before cranking
again.
• When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
During cold weather when temperatures are below the freezingpoint, electrolyte in a
discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery
could rupture or explode. The battery t emperature must be brought up above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
• Do not tow with sling type equipment. Only use flat bed equipment. Always comply
with applicable state or local towing ordinances.
CAUTION!
Towing with equipment other than flat bed types may damage your vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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NOTE:To help prevent the battery from dischar ging during shorter periods of inactivity,
perform the following:
• Make sure that the trunk/liftgate, hood, doors, windows, and convertible top are completely closed.
• Make sure that Key Fob is operating and that the battery is good.
• Make sure that the HOOD, TRUNK/LIFTGATE, and DOOR switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system check, which follows:
• Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the alarm SET light comes on and flashes, the system is operating properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the
system. See your authorized dealer for service.
• Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent accidental damage to the finish.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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