turn signal DODGE VIPER 2010 ZB II / 2.G User Guide

WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) 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 area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫Lights-On Reminder ................... 90
▫ Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights ..... 90
▫ Fog Lights .......................... 90
▫ Turn Signals ......................... 91
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ....... 91
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ 91
▫ Interior Lights ....................... 91
 Windshield Wipers And Washers ........... 94
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ............... 95
▫ Mist Feature ......................... 96 ▫
Windshield Washers ................... 96
 Tilt Steering Column .................... 96
 Adjustable Pedals ...................... 97
▫ Adjustable Foot Rest ................... 99
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 100
 Console Features ...................... 102
 Storage ............................. 103
 Rear Window Features .................. 104
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 104
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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
approximately 6 in (15 cm) and then drop it. This
should secure both latches. Never drive your ve-
hicle unless the hood is fully closed with both
latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
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.
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever upward or downward and
the corresponding turn signal indicator on the instru-
ment panel will flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.NOTE:
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for
a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the
indicator bulb is defective.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights to high beam. Pull the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-to-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights 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.
Turn Signal Operation
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does not come on when turning the key from OFF/LOCK
to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
remains on through several of your typical driving
cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and will not require towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
damage to the engine control system. It also could
affect fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is
flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and
power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could
result in death or serious injury to the driver, occu-
pants or others.
Turn Signal Indicators
The left or right arrow will flash in unison with the
corresponding front and rear turn signals when the
TURN SIGNAL switch is operated.
Hazard Indicators
Both turn signal arrows will flash in unison with the
front and rear turn signals when the HAZARD
WARNING button is operated.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
braking or steering efficiency beyond that af-
forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and
tires or the traction afforded.
•The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing.
•The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type as the original equipment and the tires must be
properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the
computer.
WARNING!
Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing
sizes of front or rear tires or wheels on the vehicle can
lead to loss of braking effectiveness.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is on the top of the
steering column, just behind the steering wheel.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic
of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to turn
off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.Hazard Warning Switch
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▫Manual Transmission ................. 235
▫ Hydraulic Clutch .................... 236
▫ Rear Axle .......................... 237
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 237
▫ Aero Group — If Equipped ............. 241
 Fuses .............................. 244
▫ Power Distribution Center .............. 244
▫ Mini-Power Distribution Center .......... 247
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 247
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 250
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 251
▫
Auxiliary High Beam Headlamp, Front Park/
Turn Signal Lamp, Front Side Marker Lamp
. . 251 ▫
High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID) ............ 252
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... 253
▫ Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp, Rear Marker
Lamp ............................. 254
▫ Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp, Rear Marker
Lamp (Coupe Models) ................. 255
▫ Backup Lamp, Rear Turn Signal Lamp ..... 256
▫ License Lamp ....................... 259
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 260
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 261
▫ Engine ............................ 261
▫ Chassis ........................... 262
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properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the
system. See your authorized dealer for service.
•Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent acci-
dental damage to the finish.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb Number
Message Center Indicators .................. 103
Cluster ................................ 103
Gauge Pack ............................ 103
Heater Control ........................... 37
Interior Lamp ......................... 212–2
Courtesy Foot Well Lights .................. 194
Cargo Lamp (Coupe Liftgate) ................ 168LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
(Convertible Models)
Bulb Number
Low/High Beam High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Headlamp .... Serviced at authorized dealer only
Auxiliary High Beam Headlamp .....(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp .............3157AK
Fog Lamp ....................... (H10 U) 9145
Front Side Marker Lamp .................. 2886X
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) ................ 16LED (not serviceable)
Tail/Stop Lamp ......................... 3157
Taillamp ............................... 194
Rear Marker Lamp ....................... 194
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
Rear Turn Signal Lamp .................3457AK
License Lamp ........................... 168
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LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
(Coupe Models) Bulb Number
Low/High Beam High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Headlamp......... Ser viced at authorized dealer only
Auxiliary High Beam Headlamp .....(HB3A) 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp .............3157AK
Fog Lamp ....................... (H10 U) 9145
Front Side Marker Lamp .................. 2886X
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . . 16 LED
(not serviceable)
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp ................3157
Rear Marker Lamp ....................... 194
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
License Lamp ........................... 168
NOTE: Upon turning the High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Headlamps on, there is a blue hue to the lamps.
This diminishes and becomes more white after approxi-
mately 10 seconds as the system charges.BULB REPLACEMENT
Auxiliary High Beam Headlamp, Front Park/Turn
Signal Lamp, Front Side Marker Lamp
1. Remove the push pin from the upper outer corner of
the splash shield and remove the splash shield.
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