2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 26

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 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. 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 4 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. This feature can also be disabled at the dealership if desired. NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws. 2