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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............................53
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................83
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................109
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number ............... 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is to the State of California to cause cancer and birth supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, cer- various customer oriented documen
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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 a stamped plate at the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible th
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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 A Word About Your Keys ..................11 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................16 ▫ Ignition Key ..........................11 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................17 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................12 ▫ To Unlock The Trunk ....................17 ▫ Power Accessory Delay Feature ............13 ▫ Panic Alarm ..........................17 Door Locks ............................13 ▫ To Use The Panic Alarm .................
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System ......20 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...........................31 ▫ Entering The Trunk With The System Armed . . .21 ▫ Six Point Belt System - If Equipped .........32 ▫ Security System Disarm ..................22 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............33 ▫ Tamper Alert .........................23 ▫ Seat Belt Extender ......................33 Trunk Safety Warning ............
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer or a 2 locksmith. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Positions Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turn the switch to one of the four illustrated positions. It may be difficult to turn the key from the
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE start the vehicle fully apply the parking brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor, place the gear selector in NEUTRAL, move the key to the ON position, and press the red ENGINE START button located on the instrument panel. To remove the key from the ignition press the clutch pedal to the floor, bring the vehicle to a stop, place the gear selector in gear, and fully apply the parking brake. Then turn the ignition key to the OFF/LOCK position and p
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Power Accessory Delay Feature DOOR LOCKS The Power Accessory Delay feature provides the cus- tomer with the ability to operate the power windows, WARNING! and the radio for 2 minutes after the ignition switch is 2 turned off. If the key is removed from the ignition and the Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when driver door is opened prior to the completion of the entering or exiting your Viper. They can be hot 2–minute timer, the feature is
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will flash DOOR UNLOCKED every 2 seconds. After Mechanical Release about 40 seconds with the ignition off, the display will The driver’s door can be opened mechanically by insert- turn off. ing your key into the lock located on the underside of the door panel, beneath the outside mirror. NOTE: If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in the ignition and the driver’s door open, the doors will not lock. Mechanical Door Lock Power Door Lock Switch
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Door Locks 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the The doors will lock automatically from outside the ve- programming and that the feature was toggled ON/OFF. hicle when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour with This feature can also be disabled at the dealership if the ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed in 2 desired. the odometer will disappear. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY NOTE: If the vehicle is moving faster than 5 MP
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock the Doors: 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button. The front and rear park/turn signal lights will blink once 3. Release both buttons. to indicate that only the driver’s door is unlocked. When the unlock button is pressed twice, if pressed within 5 The park and tail lights will blink twice to acknowledge seconds
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Lock the Doors: To Unlock the Trunk: Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce- unlatch the trunk. The front and rear park/turn signal dure described above. lights will blink 3 times. 2 Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter. Panic Alarm The horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the blink to acknowledge
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Program Transmitters: been successfully programmed. A chime will sound This feature allows you to program transmitters in case when the 30 seconds is over, or if you turn the ignition one is lost or an extra transmitter(s) is desired. Up to 4 switch OFF. transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle. To 4. You must repeat step 3 for all new transmitters that program another transmitter follow these steps: will be used with this vehicle (up to 4
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Transmitter Battery Service 3. Reassemble the transmitter case and test operation. The replacement battery number is 2016. This is a generic NOTE: If the transmitter is operated more than 255 battery, readily available at local retail stores. times out of range of the vehicle (23 feet or 7 meters) or 2 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a coin or similar when the vehicle battery is dead, it may become “out of object. synch”. The result is that
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE THEFT ALARM To Arm the Vehicle Theft Alarm System The system monitors the doors, trunk, hood, and ignition There are two methods to arm the Vehicle Theft Alarm for unauthorized operation. system: Once the system has been armed, opening any door, 1. Press the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry. trunk (with the ignition key), hood or turning the ignition The optical and audible horn chirp will sound if it is key to any position will trigg
