engine coolant DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission, and
add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE: Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the suspension components.
• Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Check power steering fluid level.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 387

Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and
engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 120 months if not
done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
monthly intervals do not apply.
390 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .257
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................259
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............351
Adding Fuel ............................ .301
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .346
Additives, Fuel .......................... .299
Adjustable Pedals .........................115
AirBag.............................. .46, 47
Advance Front Air Bag .................47, 48
Air Bag Operation .......................50
Air Bag Warning Light ....................68
Enhanced Accident Response ................67
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................71
FrontAirBag ........................46, 47
If A Deployment Occurs ...................66
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............70
Transporting Pets ........................83
Air Bag Deployment ........................46 Air Bag Light
...................... .68, 87, 149
Air Bag Maintenance .......................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .340
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................343
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............214
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............343, 344
Air Conditioning System ....................343
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .279
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................152
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna ............................... .206
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............350, 380
Capacities ........................... .380
Disposal ............................. .353
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................259
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................261
Appearance Care ........................ .359
Auto Down Power Windows ..................29
404 INDEX

Automatic Door Locks....................27, 28
Automatic Headlights ..................... .106
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................28
Auto Up Power Windows ....................30
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........132
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................132
Battery ............................ .153, 341
Charging System Light ...................153
Emergency Starting ..................... .323
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........23
Location ............................. .341
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Saving Feature (Protection) ................342
Storing Vehicle ........................ .342
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Belts, Seat ...............................87
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................345B-Pillar Location
......................... .273
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............259
Brake, Parking .......................... .255
Brake System ........................ .257, 355
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................257, 259
Fluid Check ....................... .355, 383
Master Cylinder ....................... .355
Warning Light ........................ .150
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........258
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................110
Bulb Replacement ........................ .379
Bulbs, Light .......................... .88, 377
Camera, Rear ........................... .121
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........380
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .380
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .339
Power Steering ........................ .254
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INDEX 405

Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................352
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................86, 301
Car Washes ............................ .359
Chains, Tire ............................ .290
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .268
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .334
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............85
Checks, Safety ............................85
Child Restraint ............................72
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................77
Child Restraints .........................72
Infants And Child Restraints ................75
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................78
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........75
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .297Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .360
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................345
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch Fluid ............................ .358
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .284
Contract, Service ......................... .397
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........352
Cooling System .......................... .349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............351
Coolant Capacity ...................... .380
Coolant Level ..................... .349, 353
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................353
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................350
Inspection ........................... .353
Points To Remember .....................354
Pressure Cap ......................... .352
Radiator Cap ......................... .352
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......350, 380, 381
406 INDEX

Corrosion Protection...................... .359
Cruise Light ............................ .168
Cupholders ............................ .136
Customer Assistance ...................... .395
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............111
Daytime Running Lights ....................107
Dealer Service ........................... .336
Defroster, Rear Window .....................140
Defroster, Windshield .......................87
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................111
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................334
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................109
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .254
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................353
Door Ajar .............................. .157Door Ajar Light
......................... .157
Door Locks ..............................25
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................23
Door Locks, Automatic ......................27
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .123
Doors ..................................25
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .251
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........132
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................96
Electronic Brake Control System ...............259
Traction Control System ...................262
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............262
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........155
Emergency Brake ........................ .255
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INDEX 407

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ................327
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................310
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Overheating .......................... .310
Towing ............................. .329
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........334
Engine ................................ .333
Air Cleaner .......................... .340
Checking Oil Level ..................... .337
Compartment ......................... .333
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................349, 381
Cooling ............................. .349
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................86, 301
Fails To Start ......................... .240
Flooded, Starting ...................... .240
Fuel Requirements ...................297, 380
Oil .......................... .337, 380, 381
Oil Change Interval ..................... .338Oil Filler Cap
......................... .339
Oil Filter ............................ .339
Oil Selection ...................... .338, 380
Overheating .......................... .310
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................339, 380
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............67
Ethanol ............................... .298
Event Data Recorder ........................71
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................86, 301
Exhaust System ....................... .86, 346
Exterior Lighting ......................... .105
Exterior Lights ............................88
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .340
Engine Oil ........................ .339, 381
Engine Oil Disposal .....................339
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .310
408 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure.....................41
Seats ...................................98
Adjustment ........................ .98, 100
Reclining ..............................99
Security Alarm ........................ .17, 152
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............381
Selection Of Oil ......................... .338
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................16
Key Programming .......................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14
Sentry Key Replacement .....................15
Service Assistance ........................ .395
Service Contract ......................... .397
Service Manuals ......................... .400
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .244
Shift Speeds ......................... .241, 244
Shoulder Belts ............................36
Signals, Turn ...................... .88, 108, 167Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
...................290
Spare Tire .......................... .284, 285
Spark Plugs ............................ .381
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................117
Starting ............................... .238
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................323
Engine Fails To Start .....................240
Starting And Operating .....................238
Starting Procedures ....................... .238
Steering Column Controls ...................... .108
Power ........................... .253, 254
Tilt Column ...........................114
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .374
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .213
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .327
416 INDEX