high beam DODGE VIPER 2008 ZB II / 2.G Owners Manual

Periodic 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 the tread and side wall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the 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.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check the area under the vehicle after overnight parking
for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are present, the cause should be corrected imme-
diately.
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NDaytime Running Lights.................82
NLights-On Reminder....................82
NBattery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights......82
NFog Lights...........................82
NTurn Signals..........................82
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........83
NFlash To Pass.........................84
NInterior Lights........................84mWindshield Wipers And Washers.............87
NIntermittent Wiper System................87
NMist Feature..........................88
NWindshield Washers....................88
NAdding Washer Fluid...................89
mTilt Steering Column.....................89
mAdjustable Pedals.......................90
NAdjustable Foot Rest....................92
mConsole Features........................92
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This feature can be disabled at the dealership, if so
desired.
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 and the ignition
switch is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver's
door is opened to alert the driver.
Battery Saver Feature Ð Exterior Lights
To protect the battery, the exterior lights will turn off
automatically 3 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned off. To restore exterior light operation, either turn
the ignition switch on or cycle the headlight switch.
Fog Lights
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the end of the Multi-Function Lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Lever upward or downward
and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the in-
strument panel will flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.
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You can also signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially upward or downward without moving beyond
the detent. The turn signals will continue to operate until
you release the lever.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to lightwhen the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Pull the Multi-Function Lever toward you to switch the
headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Turn Signal Control
Headlight Beam Control
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Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you.
This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam
and remain on until the lever is released.
Interior Lights
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened or the liftgate is opened (Coupe models) and the
dimmer switch is not in the defeat position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about 30
seconds, and then fade to off if any of the following
occur:
²A door is opened using the outside door handle and
then closed.
²A door is unlocked using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
²A door is unlocked using the outside driver's door key
cylinder.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about 4
seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened using the
inside door handle.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of
the rearview mirror. You can turn these lights on and off
from the switches in the bottom of the mirror or from the
dimmer control in the Multi-Function Lever. These lights
are also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
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²The word ªDECKº will flash in the display if the
trunk/liftgate is open.
²The words ªLOW TIREº will flash slowly in the display
and a chime will sound if the tire pressure is low.
²The words ªFLAT TIREº will flash rapidly in the
display and a chime will sound if critically low tire
pressure is detected.
Message Center
When the appropriate conditions ex-
ist, the Message Center displays the
following indicators and warnings:
High Beam Light
This light will turn on when the high beam
headlights are on. Pull the Multi-Function Leveron the left side of the steering column toward you to
switch the headlights from low beam to high beam. Pull
the lever a second time to switch the headlights back to
low beam. (See page 81 for more information.)
Front Fog Light Indicator
This light will turn on when the front fog lights are
on. (See page 82 for more information.)
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
The amber Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light will
turn on and stay on briefly as a bulb check
when the ignition is first turned on. If the light
does not turn on during starting, see your
authorized dealer for service.
This light also illuminates at vehicle start-up to indicate
that the ABS self-check is in process. If the light remains
on after start-up, or turns on and remains on at road
speeds, it may indicate a system malfunction or that the
system is inoperative. In this case, the system reverts to
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 97
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mReplacement Bulbs......................240
mBulb Replacement......................242
NAuxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front
Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side
Marker Light........................242
NHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) . . . 243
NFront Fog Light......................244
NTaillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light . . 245
NBackup Light, Rear Turn Signal Light.......246NLicense Light........................250
mHeadlight Aiming......................251
mFluids And Capacities...................251
mFluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts........252
NEngine.............................252
NChassis............................253
NBody..............................254
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LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior
(Convertible Models) Bulb Number
Low/High Beam High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlight.... Serviced at dealer only
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight......(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3157AK
Fog Light.......................(H10 U) 9145
Front Side Marker Light..................2886X
Center High Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)........... 16LED(not serviceable)
Tail/Stop Light.........................3157
Taillight............................... 194
Rear Marker Light........................ 194
Backup Light...........................3157
Rear Turn Signal Light..................3457AK
License Light........................... 168LIGHT BULBS Ð Exterior
(Coupe Models) Bulb Number
Low/High Beam High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlight.... Serviced at dealer only
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight......(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3157AK
Fog Light.......................(H10 U) 9145
Front Side Marker Light..................2886X
Center High Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)........... 16LED(not serviceable)
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Light................3157
Rear Marker Light........................ 194
Backup Light...........................3157
License Light........................... 168
NOTE:Upon turning the High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Headlights on, there is a blue hue to the lamps.
This diminishes and becomes more white after approxi-
mately 10 seconds as the system charges.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Auxiliary High Beam Headlight, Front Park/Turn
Signal Light, Front Side Marker Light
1. Remove the push pin from the upper outer corner of
the splash shield and remove the splash shield.2. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
1 Ð Front Side Marker Light
2 Ð Front Park/Turn Signal Light
3 Ð Low/High Beam HID Headlight
4 Ð Auxiliary High Beam Headlight
5 Ð Headlight Adjustment Ð Aim Up & Down 242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 140
Hazard Warning Flasher.................99,176
Headlights..........................81,243
Aiming............................. 251
High Beam........................... 83
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 83
Lights On Reminder..................... 82
Passing.............................. 84
Switch............................... 81
Time Delay........................... 81
Heater.............................122,123
High Beam Indicator...................... 97
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . 83
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 215
Hood Release........................... 79
Hoses.............................224,225
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 228Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Timing.............................. 205
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 205
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Infant Restraint........................50,51
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 101
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster........................ 96
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 95
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 232
Interior Lighting.......................81,84
Interior Lights.........................84,85
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)............ 87
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 186
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