2015 DODGE VIPER open hood

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate,
and hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition 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, and taillights.
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
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle ignition system is in the#OFF#
position.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:
•Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch
with the driver and/or passenger door open.
•Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed
NOTE:Using the key to open the liftgate while the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
Push the LIFTGATE release button on the RKE transmit-
ter twice to allow access without triggering the alarm or
having to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Then,
within 30 seconds, open the liftgate by using the key
cylinder or the LIFTGATE release switch located in the
exterior liftgate handle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!MIRRORS.............................90
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror..............90
▫Outside Mirrors.......................91
▫Power Mirrors........................92
▫Vanity Mirror.........................93
!SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
▫Manual Seats.........................94
▫Power Seats..........................97
▫Non-Adjustable Head Restraints...........99
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........100
!LIGHTS.............................102
▫Headlight Switch.....................102
▫Automatic Headlights..................103
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............103
▫Headlight Time Delay..................103
▫Daytime Running Lights................104
▫Lights-On Reminder...................104
▫Multifunction Lever...................105
▫Turn Signals.........................105
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
1. Reach into the back side area of the drivers front
fender to gain access to the hood release lever.
2. Pull the hood release lever rearward to release the
hood latches.
Hood Release Lever Location
Hood Release Lever
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3. Lift the hood upward to the full forward position.
NOTE:The recommended lift point is to place the lifting
hand forward of one of the wiper arms and pull up. The
assist props will help raise and hold the hood to a normal
usage position.
CAUTION!
•Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong
gust 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 the hood. Al-
ways 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 18 in (46 cm) and then drop it. This
should secure both latches. If both latches did not
secure, a slight push effort in the same area used
for opening the hood (front of wiper arm) needs to
be applied to secure the latches. Never drive the
vehicle unless the hood is fully closed with both
latches engaged.
Opened Hood
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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
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming and
interior lights.
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for
headlight, parking light and instrument panel light op-
eration.
Headlight Switch
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•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.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt Size
Lug Nut/
Bolt Socket
Size
107 Ft-Lbs (145 N·m) 1/2” x 20 19 mm
**Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291

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
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
•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 is hot.
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Ground Clearance.........................288
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water.........................233
Hazard Warning Flasher....................290
Headlights
Automatic............................103
Delay................................103
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........106
Lights On Reminder.....................104
On With Wipers........................103
Passing..............................106
Switch...............................102
Time Delay............................103
Head Restraints...........................99
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .106
Holder, Cup.............................134
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............120
Hood Release............................100
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.....................335
Illuminated Entry..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................14
Inside Rearview Mirror......................90
Instrument Cluster........................144
Instrument Panel And Controls...............142
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............340
Interior Appearance Care....................338
Interior Lights...........................106
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............108
Introduction..............................4
Jump Starting............................303
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters.........16
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