instrument panel DODGE VIPER 2006 ZB / 2.G User Guide

NOTE:When the passenger airbag is turned off the
airbag off light will illuminate
To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag:
•Place only the tip of the ignition key in the on/off
switch, turn the key clockwise, and remove the key
from the switch. This will shut off the passenger sideairbag. The PASS AIRBAG OFF light on the instrument
panel will illuminate when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
To Turn On The Passenger Airbag:
•Place the ignition key in the on/off switch, turn the
key counterclockwise, and remove the key from the
switch. This will turn on the passenger side airbag.
The light on the instrument panel will be off when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
WARNING!
The airbag may malfunction and serious injury
could result if key is left in the airbag shut off
switch. Always remove the key.
Passenger Airbag Off Light
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or side wall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for
proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are
present, the cause should be corrected immediately.
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▫Interior Lights........................76
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............76
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights, And Front Fog Lights..............78
▫Daytime Running Lights.................78
▫Lights-On Reminder....................78
▫Headlight Time Delay...................79
▫Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights......79
▫Fog Lights...........................79
▫Turn Signals..........................80▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........80
▫Flash To Pass.........................80

Tilt Steering Column.....................81

Adjustable Pedals.......................82
▫Adjustable Left Foot Rest.................83

Windshield Wipers And Washers.............84
▫Windshield Washers....................84
▫Mist Function.........................84
▫Intermittent Wiper System................85
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On Coupe models there is an additional light for the
liftgate. The liftgate light and courtesy lights will turn
ON when the liftgate is opened. The liftgate light and
courtesy lights fade to OFF in about 4 seconds after the
liftgate is closed.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door, or liftgate
(Coupe models) is opened and the dome switch is not in
the defeat position. The interior lights will turn ON and
remain on for about 30 seconds then fade to OFF when
either of the following occurs:
•A door is opened using the outside door handle then
closed.
•A door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
•A door is unlocked using the outside driver’s door key
cylinder.If a door is opened using the inside door handle the
interior lights will fade to OFF in about 4 seconds after
the door is closed.
Battery Saver Feature — Interior Lights
The interior courtesy lights come on when a door is open
or left ajar. To prevent battery drain, if you leave a door,
or liftgate (Coupe models) open or ajar with the ignition
key out or in the OFF/LOCK position, these lights will
turn off after 15 minutes. After you close the door, the
interior courtesy lights will again function in the normal
manner.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
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Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom “OFF” position. The in-
terior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (white semi-circle). This feature
brightens the odometer and radio dis-
play when the parking lights or head-
lights are on during daylight condi-
tions.
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Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights, and Front Fog Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Pull out the end of
the Multi-Function Control Lever to turn on the front fog
lights.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.
Daytime Running Lights
The fog lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights
whenever the ignition switch is on, the headlights are off,
and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must
be used for normal night time driving.
NOTE:This feature is standard on all Canadian vehicles
and cannot be disabled. For US vehicles, this feature is
shipped disabled and can be enabled (or disabled) at a
dealership if so desired.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Multi-Function Lever
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features..................89

Instrument Cluster Description..............90
▫Speedometer..........................90
▫Turn Signal Indicators...................91
▫Hazard Indicator.......................91
▫Message Center.......................91
▫Gauges.............................96

Electronic Digital Clock...................97
▫Clock Setting Procedure..................97
Radio General Information.................98
▫Radio Broadcast Signals..................98
▫Two Types Of Signals...................98
▫Electrical Disturbances...................98
▫AM Reception........................98
▫FM Reception.........................99

Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With 6 -
Disc CD Changer........................99
▫Radio Operation.......................994

▫CD Player Operation...................102

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............106
▫System Activation.....................107
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................107
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, RAH And RBK
Radios.............................108
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1
And RBQ Radios.....................108
▫Selecting a Channel....................108
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......109
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................109
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................109▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................109
▫Satellite Antenna......................110
▫Reception Quality.....................110

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............110

Radio Antenna........................111

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........111

Ventilation............................111

Climate Controls.......................111
▫Fan Control.........................112
▫Temperature Control...................112
▫Mode Control........................112
▫Operating Tips.......................115
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
Speedometer
Shows the vehicle speed in miles-per-
hour and kilometers-per-hour.
Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed, during repair orreplacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometer, press and release
the Trip Odometer button. Press and release the Trip
button a second time to return to the odometer. While in
trip mode, press and hold the button for at least 1 second
to reset the trip odometer to zero.Door Unlocked, Door Ajar, Low Tire Warnings
If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely
closed, the words DOOR AJAR will appear in the display
and a chime will sound once. If the door is not locked,
DOOR UNLOCK will appear in the display. If the tire
pressure is low, the words LOW TIRE will appear in the
display and a chime will sound once.
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