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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...55 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...87 STARTING AND OPERATING ...117 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...155 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...165 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...225 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...241 INDEX ...249 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...55 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...87 STARTING AND OPERATING ...117 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...155 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...165 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...225 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...241 INDEX ...249 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...13 ▫ Power Accessory Delay Feature ...14 Door ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...13 ▫ Power Accessory Delay Feature ...14 Door ...
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...; Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...35 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...35 ▫ Child Restraint ...36 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System ...21 ▫ Entering The Trunk/Liftgate With The System Armed ...23 ▫ Security System Disarm...
...; Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...35 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ...35 ▫ Child Restraint ...36 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System ...21 ▫ Entering The Trunk/Liftgate With The System Armed ...23 ▫ Security System Disarm...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...53 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...54 2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...53 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...54 2
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Ignition Key Positions Ask your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key code numbers for your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Ignition Key Positions Ask your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith.
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... in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turn the key from the ignition... It may be difficult to turn the switch to the ON position, and press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel. Then turn the ignition key to the OFF/LOCK position and ...push the release button behind the ignition and pull the key out. 2 Engine Start Button Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in NEUTRAL, move the ...
... in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turn the key from the ignition... It may be difficult to turn the switch to the ON position, and press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel. Then turn the ignition key to the OFF/LOCK position and ...push the release button behind the ignition and pull the key out. 2 Engine Start Button Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in NEUTRAL, move the ...
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... prior to lock the doors with a virtual lock system. NOTE: If you . Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when entering or exiting your Viper. They can be enabled or disabled at the dealership. After about 40 seconds with the ignition off . 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Accessory Delay Feature The Power Accessory Delay feature provides the customer with the ability to lock or unlock the door. If the ...
... prior to lock the doors with a virtual lock system. NOTE: If you . Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when entering or exiting your Viper. They can be enabled or disabled at the dealership. After about 40 seconds with the ignition off . 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Accessory Delay Feature The Power Accessory Delay feature provides the customer with the ability to lock or unlock the door. If the ...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Mechanical Release The driver's door can be opened mechanically by inserting your key into the lock located on the underside of the door panel, beneath the outside mirror. 2 Power Door Lock Switch Mechanical Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Mechanical Release The driver's door can be opened mechanically by inserting your key into the lock located on the underside of the door panel, beneath the outside mirror. 2 Power Door Lock Switch Mechanical Door Lock
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... when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour with the ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed in the ignition. 2. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically from distances up in the OFF position. 3. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and...
... when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour with the ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed in the ignition. 2. 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically from distances up in the OFF position. 3. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and...
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..., if pressed within 5 seconds, the front and rear park/turn signal lights will blink twice to unlock both doors are locked. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Unlock the Doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. 2. NOTE: The Lamp Flash can be programmed to indicate...
..., if pressed within 5 seconds, the front and rear park/turn signal lights will blink twice to unlock both doors are locked. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Unlock the Doors: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. 2. NOTE: The Lamp Flash can be programmed to indicate...
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... the vehicle is turned off after 3 minutes. Panic Alarm The panic alarm unlocks the driver's door, turns on the transmitter. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock the Doors: NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see procedure described above. Continue to unlatch the trunk/liftgate. The horn...
... the vehicle is turned off after 3 minutes. Panic Alarm The panic alarm unlocks the driver's door, turns on the transmitter. 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock the Doors: NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see procedure described above. Continue to unlatch the trunk/liftgate. The horn...
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...(s) may not cause harmful interference. 2. Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to the ON/RUN position and set the parking brake. 2. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Program Transmitters: This feature allows you to program transmitters in case one is lost or an extra transmitter(s) is over, or...
...(s) may not cause harmful interference. 2. Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to the ON/RUN position and set the parking brake. 2. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Program Transmitters: This feature allows you to program transmitters in case one is lost or an extra transmitter(s) is over, or...
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... and replace the batteries. 3. The result is a generic battery, readily available at local retail stores. 1. The horn will not function. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Service The replacement battery number is dead, it may become "out of the vehicle (23 feet or 7 meters) or when the...
... and replace the batteries. 3. The result is a generic battery, readily available at local retail stores. 1. The horn will not function. 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Service The replacement battery number is dead, it may become "out of the vehicle (23 feet or 7 meters) or when the...
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... from the ignition and, with the ignition key), hood or turning the ignition key to arm the Vehicle Theft Alarm system: 1. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, hood, and ignition for about 18 minutes. If the condition which triggered.../liftgate (with the door open, press the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry. Once the system has been armed, opening any position will not start until the system is enabled. (See Remote Keyless Entry section of this manual) 2.
... from the ignition and, with the ignition key), hood or turning the ignition key to arm the Vehicle Theft Alarm system: 1. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, hood, and ignition for about 18 minutes. If the condition which triggered.../liftgate (with the door open, press the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry. Once the system has been armed, opening any position will not start until the system is enabled. (See Remote Keyless Entry section of this manual) 2.
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... if the door is opened or the ignition is still armed. The Security light will not cancel the arming process. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3.
... if the door is opened or the ignition is still armed. The Security light will not cancel the arming process. 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3.
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... the cylinder located under the driver's door mirror. This will pop the trunk/liftgate open the driver's door. 2 Mechanical Door Lock THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 CAUTION! Entering the Trunk/liftgate with the System Armed To enter the trunk/liftgate with ! NOTE: If the key is used and...
... the cylinder located under the driver's door mirror. This will pop the trunk/liftgate open the driver's door. 2 Mechanical Door Lock THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 CAUTION! Entering the Trunk/liftgate with the System Armed To enter the trunk/liftgate with ! NOTE: If the key is used and...
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Or, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The front and rear park and turn signal lights will start unless the Vehicle Theft Alarm System is disarmed by either of this manual for tampering. Inserting the key in the ignition WILL NOT disarm ...will flash to acknowledge the signal. (See the Remote Keyless Entry Section of the two methods above. Keyless Entry Transmitter NOTE: The vehicle will not start the alarming process!) Check the vehicle for operation) Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock the vehicle using the Remote Keyless ...
Or, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The front and rear park and turn signal lights will start unless the Vehicle Theft Alarm System is disarmed by either of this manual for tampering. Inserting the key in the ignition WILL NOT disarm ...will flash to acknowledge the signal. (See the Remote Keyless Entry Section of the two methods above. Keyless Entry Transmitter NOTE: The vehicle will not start the alarming process!) Check the vehicle for operation) Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock the vehicle using the Remote Keyless ...
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... access to escape. If trapped in the trunk, young children may not be opened by climbing into the trunk latching mechanism. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY Trunk Internal Emergency Release (Convertible Models Only) WARNING!
... access to escape. If trapped in the trunk, young children may not be opened by climbing into the trunk latching mechanism. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY Trunk Internal Emergency Release (Convertible Models Only) WARNING!
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... lights will be injured by using the vehicle key or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You and your vehicle. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE pulling on the remote keyless entry transmitter to the trunk latching mechanism, which is coated so that it may be necessary to drive...
... lights will be injured by using the vehicle key or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You and your vehicle. 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE pulling on the remote keyless entry transmitter to the trunk latching mechanism, which is coated so that it may be necessary to drive...
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... tunnel bezel, just to 2 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. The switch on the left of the parking brake. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window switches are located between the driver and passenger seats on the right controls the passenger's window.
... tunnel bezel, just to 2 minutes after the vehicle has been turned off. The switch on the left of the parking brake. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window switches are located between the driver and passenger seats on the right controls the passenger's window.