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2008 Viper
2008
Viper
OWNER’ S MANUAL
81-226-0804 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................61 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................... 93 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................. 129 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ......................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 m How To Use This Manual .................. 4 m Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 m Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual has been prepared with the assistance of Consult the table of contents to determine which section service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with contains the information you desire. the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is The detailed index at the back of this manual contains a supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and complete listing of all subjects. various customer oriented documents. You are u
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible from ou
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys ..................12 m Remote Keyless Entry .....................17 N Ignition Key Removal ...................12 N To Unlock The Doors ...................17 N Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13 N To Lock The Doors .....................18 m Security Alarm System ....................13 N To Unlatch The Trunk/Liftgate .............19 N Rearming Of The System .................13 N Using The Panic Alarm .........
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Door Locks ............................23 m Occupant Restraints ......................31 N Manual Door Lock .....................24 N Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................31 N Power Door Locks .....................24 N Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....35 m Windows .............................26 N Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlertt) ..........................36 N Power Windows .......................26 N Automatic Locking
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 m Break-In Recommendations .................56 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ..........................58 m Safety Tips ............................57 N Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make N Exhaust Gas ..........................57 2 Outside The Vehicle ....................59
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 5. Press the “Key Removal” release button, turn the key You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with to place the ignition switch in the OFF/LOCK position, either side up. and then pull the key out of the switch. The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key 6. Release the clutch pedal. code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a locksmith. As
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM to operate the radio and the power windows for 2 This system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, and hood minutes after turning off the ignition switch. Removing for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- the key from the ignition switch and opening the driver’s thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the 2 door will cancel this feature. Your dealersh
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is NOTE: closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself ² The system will not cancel the arming process if you in approximately 16 seconds. During the arming process, open the hood or trunk/liftgate. It will however cancel the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator light will flash at a the arming process if you open a door or turn on the fast rate. Once the system is armed, the light wi
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Press the Trunk button on the RKE transmitter to allow To Disarm the System access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm There are two ways to disarm the system: the system. The trunk lid will pop open. ² Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. The door lock 2 Entering the liftgate with the System Armed — is located on the outside door panel beneath the Coupe: mirror. NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the system armed will t
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ² Press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM The front and rear park lights and the turn signal The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is lights will flash to acknowledge the signal. opened or the liftgate is opened (Coupe models) and the dimmer switch is not in the defeat position. NOTE: The vehicle will not start unless the Vehicle Security Alarm System is disarmed by either method. The interior lights will
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY will flash in the odometer if one door is unlocked or will This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open remain on steadily if both doors are unlocked. the trunk/liftgate, or activate the panic alarm from NOTE: On Coupe models, pressing either the UNLOCK distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held 2 button or the LIFTGATE button will allow liftgate access. radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by its previous setting. pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter removed. while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated 4. Repeat these steps if you want to re
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be to deactivate the Security Alarm. turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, 2 To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate: proceed as follows: Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button on the 1. Press
