open hood DODGE VIPER 2008 ZB II / 2.G Owners Manual

NOTE:The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you
to operate the radio and the power windows for 2
minutes after turning off the ignition switch. Removing
the key from the ignition switch and opening the driver's
door will cancel this feature. Your dealership can enable
or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as desired.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver's door when the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF/LOCK or
ACC positions.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
This system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, and hood
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the
system will prevent the vehicle from starting. It will also
sound the horn and flash the park lights, the taillights,
and the fog lights.
Rearming of the System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals (flashing lights)
after 15 minutes, and then rearm itself.
To Arm the System:
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger
door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote
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Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is
closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself
in approximately 16 seconds. During the arming process,
the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light will flash at a
fast rate. Once the system is armed, the light will flash
once every 6 seconds.NOTE:
²The system will not cancel the arming process if you
open the hood or trunk/liftgate. It will however cancel
the arming process if you open a door or turn on the
ignition. If this occurs, and you wish to rearm the
system, simply repeat either of the previously de-
scribed arming sequences.
²The Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light will remain
on steady if the hood or trunk/liftgate is open during
the arming process or if there is a fault in the system.
If you verify that the hood and trunk/liftgate are not
open, and the light remains on steady, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Entering the Trunk with the System Armed Ð
Convertible:
NOTE:Using the key to open the trunk while the
system armed will trigger the alarm.
Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light
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CONTENTS
mConvertible Top Operation Ð Convertible
Models Only...........................63
NTo Lower The Top......................63
NTo Raise The Top......................64
NConvertible Top Boot Cover Installation ± If
Equipped............................67
NConvertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage.............................72
mMirrors...............................75
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................75NOutside Mirrors.......................75
NPower Remote Control Mirrors.............76
mSeats.................................77
NManual Seat Adjustments................77
mTo Open And Close The Hood..............79
mLights................................81
NExterior & Interior Lighting Control.........81
NHeadlights & Parking Lights..............81
NHeadlight Time Delay...................81
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First,
reach into the lower right grille opening and pull the
primary hood latch forward.Next, raise the front of the hood slightly and push the
safety catch handle to the right. The safety catch handle is
located under the front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
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NOTE:Assist props will raise the hood to a normal
usage position. If greater access is required, the hood may
be pushed up at the front, raising the hood beyond the
initial opening height.
CAUTION!
Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong
gusts of wind are likely. Such a place might be by the
side of the road where large trucks pass by. Strong
gusts of wind may damage your hood. Always close
the hood in such situations.To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Simply lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed with both latches engaged.
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.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
²When working near the radiator cooling fans,
disconnect each fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fans are tempera-
ture controlled and can start any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
²You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don't open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser/
radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty,
clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose
vertically down the face of the condenser/radiator.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
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