Occupant Restraint Systems; Occupant Restraint Systems Features; Important Safety Precautions - Dodge Viper 2017 Operating Information Manual

Liftgate Release Switch And Lock Cylinder
1 — Liftgate Release Switch
2 — Lock Cylinder
To open the liftgate, push and hold the liftgate
release switch located under the right side of the
rear tail panel while lifting the liftgate in one fluid
motion.
Pull Up On The Liftgate
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NOTE:
The liftgate release switch will be ignored
under the following conditions:
• When vehicle speed is not 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• When all doors are locked (except for key
fob liftgate access). Refer to "Entering
The Liftgate With The System Armed" un-
der "Vehicle Security Alarm System" for
additional information.
The liftgate ajar icon will illuminate in the instru-
ment cluster display when the liftgate is open.
WARNING!
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are
closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open posi-
tion. However, because the gas pressure drops
with temperature, it may be necessary to assist
the props when opening the liftgate in cold
weather.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in
your vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems

Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air
Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this
section may be standard equipment on some
models, or may be optional equipment on oth-
ers. If you are not sure, ask your authorized
dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in
this section. It tells you how to use your restraint
system properly, to keep you and your passen-
gers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to
minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air
bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should
always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a
rear seat.