Dodge Viper 2009 User Manual
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Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2008 Chrysler LLC
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INTRODUCTION
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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䡵 Introduction ...........................4
䡵 How To Use This Manual ..................4
䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...................6
䡵 Vehicle Identification Number ...............6
䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............7
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INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet
and various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Following the
instructions and recommendations in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained
technicians and genuine Mopar威 parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that 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 and is visible from
outside the vehicle through the windshield. This number
also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure
Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle
registration, and the title.
Vehicle Identification Number
NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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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CONTENTS
䡵 A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................ 13
䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm System ............. 13
▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 13
▫ To Arm The System .................... 13
▫ To Disarm The System .................. 16
▫ Electronic Immobilization System —
Canada Only ......................... 17
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䡵 Illuminated Entry System ................. 18
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............... 18
▫ To Unlock The Doors ................... 18
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 20
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk/Liftgate ............ 21
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 21
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ....... 22
▫ Battery Replacement ................... 23
▫ General Information .................... 24
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䡵 Door Locks ........................... 25
▫ Manual Door Lock ..................... 26
▫ Power Door Locks ..................... 26
䡵 Windows ............................. 28
▫ Power Windows ...................... 28
▫ Auto Down Feature .................... 30
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 30
䡵 Liftgate — Coupe Models Only ............. 30
䡵 Trunk Lock And Release — Convertible Models
Only................................. 32
䡵 Trunk Safety Warning — Convertible Models
Only................................. 32
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................ 33
䡵 Occupant Restraints ..................... 33
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 34
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ..... 39
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert威).......................... 39
▫ Automatic Locking Mode ................ 40
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ........... 41
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 41
▫ Driver And Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............ 42
▫ Child Restraint ....................... 53
䡵 Break-In Recommendations ................ 59
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䡵 Safety Tips ............................ 60
▫ Exhaust System ....................... 60
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 61
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .................... 62
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle’s locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer or a locksmith. Ask your authorized
dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
2. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
3. Place the shift lever into gear.
4. Apply the parking brake fully.
5. Press the key removal RELEASE button, turn the key
to place the ignition switch in the OFF/LOCK position,
and then pull the key out of the switch.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
Ignition Key Positions
1 — ACC 4 — ON/RUN
2 — OFF/LOCK 5 — RELEASE Button
3 — UNLOCK
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NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you
to operate the radio and the power windows for two
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 authorized 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.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, trunk/
liftgate, and hood for unauthorized entry and the ignition
switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers
the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm 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 Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
horn after three 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’s or passenger’s door is open or press the LOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last
door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will
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arm itself in approximately 16 seconds. During the
arming process, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a
fast rate. Once the system is armed, the light will flash
once every six seconds.
Vehicle Security Light
NOTE:
•
The 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
described arming sequences.
•
The Vehicle Security 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.
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Entering the Trunk with the System Armed —
Convertible
NOTE: Using the key to open the trunk while the
system is armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter to allow
access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm
the system. The trunk lid will pop open.
Entering the Liftgate with the System Armed —
Coupe
NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter to
allow access without triggering the alarm or having to
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Then, within 30 seconds, open the liftgate by using the key cylinder or the
LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located in the exterior liftgate handle.
NOTE: If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds,
the system will rearm and ignore the switch input.
After closing the liftgate, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm immediately without having to re-lock the vehicle.
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To Disarm the System
There are two ways to disarm the system:
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Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. The door lock
is located on the outside door panel beneath the
mirror.
Mechanical Door Lock
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Press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
The front and rear park lights and the turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
NOTE: The vehicle will not start unless the Vehicle
Security Alarm is disarmed by either method. Inserting
the key in the ignition WILL NOT disarm the system.
Furthermore, turning the ignition key to any position
while the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger an
alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the Vehicle Security Light will flash twice
every six seconds. In addition, the horn will sound three
times when you disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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Electronic Immobilization System — Canada Only
The Electronic Immobilization system prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
To Arm the System
The Electronic Immobilization system will passively arm
30 seconds after the key is removed from the vehicle.
When the system is armed the Vehicle Security Light will
flash at a rate of a half-second ON, a half-second OFF, a
half-second ON, followed by a 10 second pause. While in
this mode the vehicle will not start.
NOTE: If the Electronic Immobilization system is
armed and the vehicle is unlocked it will remain
unlocked until the driver presses either the LOCK
button on the RKE transmitter or the power door LOCK
button on the door. At this time the Vehicle Security
Alarm will also arm itself in approximately 16 seconds.
To Disarm the System
Pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
after the Electronic Immobilization system is activated,
will allow the driver 60 seconds to start the vehicle.
Failure to complete the process within 60 seconds will
cause the system to passively re-arm. The driver must
repeat the process again by pressing the UNLOCK button
on the RKE transmitter to start the vehicle.
NOTE: Pressing the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button
during the 30 second Electronic Immobilization arming
process will allow the driver 60 seconds to start the
vehicle.
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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
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.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about
30 seconds, and then fade to off if any of the following
occur:
•
A door is opened using the outside door handle and
then closed.
•
A door is unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
•
A door is unlocked using the outside driver’s door key
cylinder.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk/liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from
distances up to about 23 ft (7 m) using a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
RKE Transmitter
To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock both doors. The park lights and turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the signal and the illuminated
entry system will turn on. In addition, the words DOOR
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UNLOCKED will flash in the odometer if one door is
unlocked or will remain on steadily if both doors are
unlocked.
NOTE: On Coupe models, pressing either the UNLOCK
button or the LIFTGATE button will allow liftgate access.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/Both Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or both doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
1. Press the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE
transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press the LOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm System.
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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the park lights and turn signal
lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be turned on
or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer then
10 seconds. Then, press the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and
the key removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK
button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm System.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors. The horn will chirp once and the
park lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but no longer then
10 seconds. Then, press the UNLOCK button.
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2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with
the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position, and the key
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System.
To Unlatch the Trunk/Liftgate
Press and hold the TRUNK/LIFTGATE button on the
RKE transmitter for at least one second to unlatch the
trunk/liftgate. The parking lights and turn signal lights
will flash three times to acknowledge the signal.
Using The Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the park lights and fog lights, and
sounds the horn. The Panic Alarm will not work when
driving the vehicle.
To turn the Panic Alarm on or off, press and hold the
PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. The alarm can also be turned off by
inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning it to
the ON/RUN position. If not deactivated through the
RKE transmitter or the ignition switch, the alarm will
turn off automatically after three minutes.
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Programming Additional Transmitters
NOTE: You must have at least one programmed RKE
transmitter to perform this procedure. If you do not have
a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized
dealer for details.
Use this procedure to program up to three additional
transmitters for your vehicle. To activate the programming feature, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least five
seconds, but no longer then 10 seconds on a previously
programmed RKE transmitter. Then, press the PANIC
button while still holding the UNLOCK button.
4. Release both buttons at the same time. A chime will
sound to signal that the programming feature is activated.
5. Within 30 seconds, press and release the LOCK button
and the UNLOCK button at the same time on the new
RKE transmitter.
6. Press and release any button one time on the new RKE
transmitter. A chime will sound to indicate that the new
RKE transmitter is programmed. An additional chime
will sound at the end of the 30-second programming
period. It will also sound if the ignition is switched OFF.
7. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to program each additional
RKE transmitter.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is 2016. This is a
generic battery, readily available at local retail stores.
NOTE:
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Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
•
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Separate the two halves of the RKE transmitter with a
coin or similar object.
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Separating RKE transmitter Halves
2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
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3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
4. Test the RKE transmitter operation.
General Information
This RKE transmitter complies with FCC rules Part 15.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If your RKE transmitter ever fails to operate from a
normal distance, check the following:
1. Closeness to a radio transmitter, such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios
can affect transmitter operation. To verify if this is the
cause, move the vehicle to another area and test RKE
transmitter operation.
2. The RKE transmitter may become “out of sync” and
will no longer function if operated more than 255 times
while out of range of the vehicle (23 ft or 7 m) or if
operated while the vehicle battery is dead or disconnected. To “synchronize” the RKE transmitter, remove
the key from the ignition. Close the hood and all doors.
Press both buttons on the RKE transmitter for about
10 seconds. The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the
signal. Normal RKE transmitter operation should resume.
3. The RKE transmitter battery may be weak or dead.
The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three
years.
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DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
•
Do not touch the exhaust pipe sill covers when
entering or exiting your vehicle. They can be hot
enough to burn you. Observe the warning labels
on each door closure panel.
•
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries and death.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured seriously or fatally. Don’t leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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Manual Door Lock
The driver’s door can be locked or unlocked with the key.
The door lock is located on the outside door panel
beneath the mirror.
Mechanical Door Lock
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is on each door trim panel. Use
this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
Power Door Lock Switch
NOTE: To prevent you from accidentally locking your
keys in the vehicle, the power door locks will not operate
if the key is in the ignition and the driver’s door is open.
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Electronic Door Lock
This vehicle is equipped with a virtual lock system. Input
from the outside door handle is ignored if the vehicle is
virtually locked.
Door Lock Messaging
The words “DOOR UNLOCKED” will flash in the odometer if one door is unlocked or will remain on steadily if
both doors are unlocked. A door is considered unlocked
if the inside door handle is pulled. With the key in the
ignition switch, this display will turn off approximately
40 seconds after switching OFF the ignition, or if the
Power Accessory Delay feature is active, it will turn off
approximately 40 seconds after the delay feature times
out.
Automatic Door Locks
This feature locks the doors automatically once vehicle
speed reaches 18 mph (29 km/h).
NOTE: Input from the door handles is ignored once the
vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Automatic Door Locks Programming
The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and
OFF/LOCK four times ending up in the OFF/LOCK
position.
3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the
doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
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This feature can also be disabled at an authorized dealership if desired.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switches are located between the
driver and passenger seats on the center tunnel bezel, just
to the left of the parking brake. The switch on the left side
controls the driver’s window and the switch on the right
controls the passenger’s window. The power window
switches are active when the ignition is in ON/RUN or
ACC position.
NOTE:
•
The Power Accessory Delay feature allows you to
operate the power windows for two 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 authorized dealership can
enable or disable the Power Accessory Delay feature as
desired.
•
Windows cannot be driven up during Power Accessory Delay with a door open. Furthermore, opening
the door will stop the window movement immediately
if the window is in the process of going up.
•
The window will lower slightly if it is closed completely when opening the door. The window will
return to its fully closed position after closing the door.
This action is necessary in order to clear the seal when
opening the door.
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