Dodge 18681 Viper - Manual (Page 14)

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 Release
The driver’s door can be opened mechanically by insert-
ing your key into the lock located on the underside of the
door panel, beneath the outside mirror.
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