adding oil DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L ..........333
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .334
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .334
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................336
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .336
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........337
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .337
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .339
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................340 ▫
Maintenance-Free Battery ...............341
▫ Hibernation Mode ....................342
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............343
▫ Body Lubrication .....................345
▫ Wiper Blades ....................... .345
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................346
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .346
▫ Cooling System ..................... .349
▫ Brake System ....................... .355
▫ Manual Transmission ..................357
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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or damage to the
transmission. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Change Transmission Fluid
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. If contaminated with water, change the
fluid immediately. See your authorized dealer for service.
Hydraulic Clutch
Master Cylinder — Clutch Fluid Level Check
The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segregated
volume of fluid within the brake system master cylinder
reservoir. In the event of leakage or wear, use only themanufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Flu-
ids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Rear Axle
Axle Lubricant Level Check
Check the exterior of the axle for evidence of gear oil
leakage every 12 months or 6,000 miles (10 000 km). This
check should be made with the vehicle level and on the
ground or raised on an axle and wheel type hoist. The
axle lubricant level should be between the bottom of the
filler plug and a point approximately 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
below the filler plug. If adding axle lubricant, use only
the manufacturer’s recommended axle lubricant. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets ..........................83
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .286
Turn Signals ......................... .108, 167
Uconnect Operation ............................ .203
Uconnect Settings ..........................28
Uconnect Voice Command ...................215
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................401
Universal Transmitter ..................... .123
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .297
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................41
Upholstery Care ......................... .362
Vanity Mirrors ............................97
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6Vehicle Loading
......................... .274
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........17
Vehicle Storage ....................... .213, 374
Vinyl Trim ............................. .362
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................339, 380
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................215
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................310
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .398
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .346
Washers, Windshield ....................113,346
Washing Vehicle ......................... .359
Water Driving Through ....................... .251
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................360
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................360
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