mirror DODGE VIPER 2006 ZB / 2.G Owners Manual

Mechanical Release
The driver’s door can be opened mechanically by insert-
ing your key into the lock located on the underside of the
door panel, beneath the outside mirror.
Power Door Lock Switch
Mechanical Door Lock
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CAUTION!
If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6 seconds,
then the vehicle was tampered with!
Entering the Trunk/liftgate with the System
Armed
To enter the trunk/liftgate with the system armed, you
must first press the Remote Keyless Entry Trunk/liftgate
button. This will pop the trunk/liftgate open and allow
access without alarming or disarming the Vehicle Theft
Alarm System.
NOTE:If the key is used and the system is armed, then
the Vehicle Theft Alarm System will start alarming.
Security System Disarm
There are two ways to disarm the system:
1. Driver door key cylinder: Insert the key in the cylinder
located under the driver’s door mirror. This will disarm
the Vehicle Theft Alarm System and open the driver’s
door.
Mechanical Door Lock
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Convertible Top Operation — Convertible Models
Only.................................57
▫To Lower The Top......................58
▫To Raise The Top......................58
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–
If Equipped..........................61
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage.............................66

Console Features........................68

Mirrors...............................69▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................69
▫Electric Remote Control Mirrors............70
▫Mirror Adjustment.....................70

Seats.................................71
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............71
▫Reclining Seat.........................73

To Open And Close The Hood..............73

Lights................................75
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.................75
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A pivot system allows for horizontal and verti-
cal mirror adjustment.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Electric Remote Control Mirrors
Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the
remote controls mounted inside the driver’s door, below
the door handle and power door switch.NOTE:Place the mirror selector switch in the center
(neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the
mirrors.
Mirror Adjustment
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Right Side Mirror
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much
wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to
your vehicle.
Power Mirror Controls
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this
convex mirror.
SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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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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Defroster, Windshield...................... 53
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 85
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 169
Dimmer Control......................... 77
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 80
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 193
Door Locks............................. 14
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 16
Doors................................. 14
Drive Belts............................ 176
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 162
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 70
Emergency Brake........................ 124
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 163
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 156Jump Starting......................... 158
Overheating.......................... 156
Towing............................. 163
Emission Control System Maintenance......170,226
Engine............................... 168
Break-In Recommendations................ 52
Checking Oil Level..................... 172
Compartment......................... 168
Coolant (Antifreeze).................190,221
Cooling...........................94,190
Exhaust Gas Caution................26,53,151
Fails to Start.......................... 120
Fuel Requirements..................148,220
Oil ...........................172,220,221
Oil Change Interval.................... 173
Oil Disposal.......................... 175
Oil Filter............................ 175
Oil Selection.......................174,220
Overheating........................94,156
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Infant Restraint.......................... 36
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 69
Instrument Cluster........................ 90
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 89
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 201
Interior and Instrument Lights..........See Lights
Interior Lighting......................... 76
Interior Lights.........................76,77
Intermittent Wipers....................... 85
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 158
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 16
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 43
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 30LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 38
Latches
Hood.............................73,188
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 148
Liftgate..............................26,76
Light Bulbs......................... 211,212
Lights...............................54,75
Airbag.............................46,95
Anti-Lock Warning...................... 91
Back-Up............................. 76
Brake Warning......................... 95
Bulb Replacement...................... 211
Daytime Running....................... 78
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............76,80
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 94
Exterior Check......................... 54
Fog .............................78,79,94
Hazard Warning Flasher...............91,156
Headlight Switch....................... 78
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Message Center.......................... 91
Mirrors................................ 69
Electric Remote........................ 70
Outside.............................. 70
Rearview............................. 69
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................171,245
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 76
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 52
Occupant Restraints....................... 29
Oil, Engine.......................172,220,221
Capacity............................ 220
Change Interval....................... 173
Checking............................ 172
Disposal............................ 175
Filter............................175,221
Materials Added to..................... 175Pressure Gauge........................ 96
Recommendation...................174,220
Viscosity............................ 220
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 175
Onboard Diagnostic System..............169,170
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Overheating, Engine...................... 156
Owner’s Manual.......................4,246
Paint Care............................. 200
Panic Alarm............................ 18
Parking Brake.......................... 124
Parking On Hill......................... 125
Passing Light........................... 80
PCV Valve............................ 178
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 82
Pets.................................. 52
Pets, Transporting........................ 52
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 134
258 INDEX