light DODGE VIPER 2009 ZB II / 2.G Owner's Manual

mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace or adjust as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light does not come on or flickers
during or after the six to eight seconds, or flickers or
comes on while driving, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. If the wind-
shield defroster is not working properly, have the system
checked as soon as possible by an authorized dealer.
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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
immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Convertible Top Operation — If Equipped..... 65
▫To Lower The Top..................... 65
▫To Raise The Top...................... 66
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation —
If Equipped.......................... 69
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage............................. 74
Mirrors.............................. 77
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................ 77
▫Outside Mirrors....................... 77▫Power Mirrors........................ 78
Seats................................ 79
▫Manual Seat Adjustments................ 79
To Open And Close The Hood.............. 81
Lights............................... 83
▫Exterior And Interior Lighting Control....... 83
▫Headlights And Parking Lights............ 83
▫Headlight Time Delay.................. 83
▫Daytime Running Lights................ 84
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▫Lights-On Reminder................... 84
▫Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights...... 84
▫Fog Lights.......................... 84
▫Turn Signals......................... 85
▫High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 86
▫Flash-To-Pass........................ 86
▫Interior Lights........................ 86
Windshield Wipers And Washers............ 89
▫Intermittent Wiper System............... 90▫Mist Feature......................... 90
▫Windshield Washers.................... 91
Tilt Steering Column.................... 91
Adjustable Pedals....................... 92
▫Adjustable Foot Rest................... 94
Console Features....................... 94
Rear Window Features................... 95
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster........... 95
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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.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex 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 the passenger side convex mirror.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel below the door handle. Press the button
marked “L” to select the driver’s outside mirror or the
button marked “R” to select the passenger’s outside
mirror. After selecting a mirror, either press on the top,bottom, left, or right side of the directional switch and the
mirror will move in the direction that the arrow is
pointing. To return the power mirror switch to the
neutral (off) position, press lightly on the push button not
previously pressed until the opposite push button pops
outward.
Power Mirror Controls
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WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Recliner Adjustment
The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, pull the
recliner control lever upward, lean backward until the
seat is in the desired position, and release the lever. To
return the seat to its full upright position, lean forward,pull the recliner control lever upward and hold it until
the seat returns to its full upright position.Recliner Control
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Reach into the lower right grille opening and pull the
primary hood latch forward.2. 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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LIGHTS
Exterior and Interior Lighting Control
The multifunction lever on the left side of the
steering column controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, front
fog lights, instrument panel lights, and interior lights.
Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn the end of the lever to
the second detent for headlight operation.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for about 90 seconds after turning the igni-
tion switch OFF.
To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch OFF while
the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights
within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the
headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights, parking lights, or ignition
switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
Multifunction Lever
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This feature can be disabled at the authorized 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 U.S. vehicles, this feature is
shipped disabled and can be enabled or disabled at a
authorized 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 — Exterior Lights
To protect the battery, the exterior lights will turn off
automatically three 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 multifunction 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.
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