2016 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 theOFF
position. 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:
• Push the LOCK
button on the interior power
door lock switch with the driver and/or passen-
ger door open.
• Push the LOCK thebutton 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
transmitter 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. 2
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................92
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror ..............92
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................96
▫ Power Mirrors ........................96
▫ Vanity Mirror .........................97
 SEATS ...............................98
▫ Manual Seats .........................98
▫ Power Seats ........................ .100
▫ Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ..........102
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........103
LIGHTS ............................ .105
▫ Headlight Switch .....................105
▫ Automatic Headlights ..................106
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............106
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................106
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................107
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................107
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................108
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .1083

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
1. Reach into the back side area of the drivers frontfender 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 SizeLug 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.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.6
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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.
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, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C
condenser/radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves,
etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose vertically down the face of the condenser/radiator.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .251
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................310
Headlights Automatic ........................... .106
Delay ............................... .106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........109
Lights On Reminder .....................107
On With Wipers .....................106, 114
Passing ............................. .109
Switch .............................. .105
Time Delay ........................... .106
Head Restraints ......................... .102
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .109
Holder, Cup ............................ .136
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............123
Hood Release ........................... .103Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.....................358
Illuminated Entry ..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................14
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................92
Instrument Cluster ..............145, 152, 156, 167
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............144
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............363
Interior Appearance Care ....................361
Interior Lights .......................... .109
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............111
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .323
KeyFob.................................11 Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters .........16
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
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