lock DODGE VIPER 2006 ZB / 2.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure the hood latches are fully latched before
driving.
LIGHTS
Courtesy/Reading Lights
These lights, located under the rearview mirror, come on
whenever a door is opened or the illuminated entry
system is activated. These lights also function by rotating
the dimmer control in the multi-function control lever.
The reading lights can be manually turned on with the
doors closed by means of switches located on the bottom
of the rearview mirror.There are also courtesy lights located in both the driver
and passenger footwell areas. They will turn on as part of
the illuminated entry system by either opening a door,
unlocking the door from the remote keyless entry, or by
the multi-function control lever dimmer control.
Courtesy/Reading Light Switches
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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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Tilt Steering Column
To tilt the column, simply pull down the small lever
below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or
down, as desired. Return the lever to the up position to
lock the wheel firmly in place.WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
Tilt Steering Column Control
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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

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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Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the corresponding
exterior turn signal when using the signal lever. (See page
80 for more information.)
Hazard Indicator
Both turn signal arrows will flash in unison with all front
and rear turn signals when the hazard warning switch is
used.
NOTE:Leaving the hazard flashers on for extended
periods of time will wear down the battery.
Message Center
Message Center Components
Anti-Lock Warning Light
The amber ABS Warning Light will come on
when the ignition is first turned on, and stay on
briefly as a bulb check. If the bulb does not
come on during starting, have the bulb re-
paired promptly. This light also illuminates to indicate
that the Antilock Brake System self-check is in process at
vehicle start-up. If the light remains on after start-up, or
comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate
that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become
inoperative. In this case, the system reverts to standard
non-antilock brakes. Turn the engine off and on again to
reset the Antilock Brake System. If the light remains on,
see your authorized dealer. If both the red BRAKE and
amber ABS warning lights are on and the parking brake
is fully released, see your authorized dealer immediately.
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This gauge does not indicate the amount of oil in the
engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the
hood. Check the level often during severe usage.
Fuel Gauge
This gauge shows the amount of fuel in the gas
tank. The reaction time of the gauge has been
slowed to avoid needle fluctuation during pe-
riods of high G force cornering.
Voltage Gauge
This gauge shows the electrical system voltage.
The normal operating voltage is from 12 to 14
volts with the engine running. If the pointer
remains at either the high or low ends of the
scale, the electrical system should be serviced.
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
The clock and radio each use the display panel built into
the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and
minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position.
When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when
the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is
accurately maintained.
Press and release the Time button to display the time.
Press and release the button a second time to turn off the
time display.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC”
position. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar
object, press either the “H” (Hour) or “M” (Minute)
buttons on the radio. The display will show the time.
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FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering
wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer will
remain active for up to 45 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH6-DISCCDCHANGER
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower left
side of your radio faceplate.Radio Operation
Power/Volume Control
Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn
the volume control clockwise to increase the volume.
RBQ Radio
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NOTE:Power to operate the radio is controlled by the
ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to
operate the radio.
Mode
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM,
FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if
equipped). The display will show ST when a stereo
station is received.
To select Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped), press the
MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The fol-
lowing will be displayed in this order: After three sec-
onds, the current channel name and number will be
displayed for five seconds. The current program type and
channel number will then be displayed for five seconds.
The current channel name and number will then be
displayed until an action occurs. CD’s may remain in the
player while in the Satellite Radio mode.
Seek
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the
button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The
radio will remain tuned to the new station until you
make another selection. Holding the button in will by-
pass stations without stopping until you release it.
Tune
Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or
decrease the frequency. If the button is pressed and held,
the radio will continue to tune until the button is
released. The frequency will be displayed and continu-
ously updated while the button is pressed.
To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET RND
button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the
“1–6” button you wish to lock onto this station and press
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and release that button. If a button is not selected within
5 seconds after pressing the SET RND button, the station
will continue to play but will not be locked into push-
button memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM
stations to be locked into push-button memory. The
stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by
pressing the corresponding push-button twice. Every
time a preset button is used, a corresponding button
number will be displayed.
Audio
The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BAL-
ANCE, and FADE.Press the AUDIO button and BASS will be displayed.
Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or decrease the
Bass tones.
Press the AUDIO button a second time and TREB will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to increase or
decrease the Treble tones.
Press the AUDIO button a third time and BAL will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Press the AUDIO button a fourth time and FADE will be
displayed. Press the SEEK + or SEEK – to adjust the
sound level between the front and rear speakers.
Press the AUDIO button again or wait 5 seconds to exit
setting tone, balance, and fade.Time Button
Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
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