maintenance DODGE VIPER 2004 ZB / 2.G Owner's Guide

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you're having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the
specific work you want done. If you've had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.
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Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to
provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or
related matter that you may experience. The manufactur-
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your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
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11786.1............................... 111
1819................................. 109
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............... 75
Accessory Delay, Power..................13,24
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 168
Adding Fuel........................... 129
Additives, Fuel......................... 129
Adjustable Pedals........................ 66
Aiming Headlights....................... 193
Air Cleaner, Engine...................... 155
Air Conditioning......................90,160
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 160
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 117
Airbag................................ 38
Airbag Deployment....................... 42
Airbag Light..........................41,79
Airbag Maintenance....................... 45
Airbag On/Off Switch...................34,43Alarm................................ 19
Alignment and Balance................... 123
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna............................... 90
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 167
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............167,168
Capacities........................... 195
Anti-Lock Warning Light................... 75
Appearance Care........................ 177
Auto Down Power Windows................ 24
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Ball Joints............................. 162
Battery.............................78,156
Gas Caution.......................... 157
Bearings.............................. 177
Belt System, Six Point..................... 31
Belts, Drive............................ 152
Belts, Seat.............................. 26
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Body Damage.......................... 178
Body Mechanism Lubrication............162,163
Body Mechanisms....................... 164
B-Pillar Location........................ 112
Brake, Parking.......................... 102
Brake System........................104,171
Anti-Lock........................... 104
Fluid Check.......................... 173
Master Cylinder....................... 174
Warning Light......................... 79
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....46,107
Bulbs, Light............................ 186
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 195
Capacities, Fluid......................195,196
Capacity, Cargo Weight................... 130
Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 161
Car Washes............................ 179Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 47
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 130
Carpeting............................. 179
Catalytic Converter...................... 153
CD Player............................82,85
Chains, Tire............................ 125
Charging System Light..................... 78
Checks, Safety........................... 47
Child Restraint.......................... 33
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 36
Circuit Breakers......................... 180
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 127
Climate Control.......................... 90
Clock................................. 81
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 89
Compact Spare Tire...................... 120
Contract, Service........................ 218
Converter, Catalytic...................... 153
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Convertible Top......................... 178
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 178
Cooling System......................... 166
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 168
Coolant Capacity...................... 195
Coolant Level......................... 169
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 167
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 166
Inspection........................... 166
Points to Remember.................... 170
Pressure Cap......................... 168
Rubber and Plastic Components............ 170
Selection of Coolant.................... 167
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 155
Customer Assistance..................... 216
Dealer Service.......................... 147
Defroster, Windshield...................... 48
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 65Door Locks............................. 13
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 15
Doors................................. 13
Drive Belts............................ 152
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 137
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 55
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 132
Jump Starting......................... 134
Overheating.......................... 132
Towing............................. 139
Emission Control System Maintenance......146,200
Engine
Break-In Recommendations................ 46
Cooling.............................. 78
Oil ..............................148,195
Oil Disposal.......................... 151
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Hazard Warning Flasher.................75,132
Headlights............................ 188
Aiming............................. 193
High Beam........................... 65
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 65
Switch............................... 62
Time Delay........................... 63
Heater................................ 90
High Beam Indicator...................... 77
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 163
Hood Release........................... 58
Hoses.............................170,171
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 175
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Timing.............................. 154
Wiring System........................ 154
Infant Restraint.......................... 33Instrument Cluster........................ 74
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 73
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 178
Interior and Instrument Lights..........See Lights
Interior Lights........................... 61
Intermittent Wipers....................... 69
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 134
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 15
Keys.................................. 11
Knee Bolster............................ 38
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 35
Latches
Hood............................... 163
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Light Bulbs............................ 186
Lights................................. 60
Airbag.............................41,79
Anti-Lock Warning...................... 75
Back-Up............................. 61
Brake Warning......................... 79
Daytime Running....................... 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 61
Exterior Check......................... 48
Fog .............................62,64,78
Hazard Warning Flasher...............75,132
Headlight Switch....................... 62
Headlights.........................62,188
High Beam Indicator.................... 77
Instrument Cluster...................... 62
Interior...........................61,186
Lights On Reminder..................... 63
Malfunction Indicator.................... 76
Map Reading.......................... 60Oil Pressure........................... 78
Passing.............................. 65
Reading.............................. 60
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 77
Turn Signal.......................61,64,75
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 130
Tires ............................... 112
Locks
Door................................ 13
Low Tire Indicator....................... 124
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 124
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 35
Lubricants..........................162,163
Lubrication, Body....................... 162
Maintenance Schedule.................... 200
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 203
Schedule9A9......................... 210
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Pets.................................. 46
Pets, Transporting........................ 46
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 112
Power
Accessory Delay......................13,24
Steering..........................107,161
Windows............................. 23
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 32
Programming Transmitters.................. 18
Radial Ply Tires......................... 120
Radiator Cap........................... 168
Radio................................. 82
Radio Antenna.......................... 90
Radio Operation......................... 90
Rear Axle............................. 176
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 177
Reclining Front Seats...................... 57
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 127Refrigerant............................ 160
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................30,77
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 15
Replacement Tires....................... 122
Reporting Safety Defects................... 220
Restraints, Child......................... 33
Restraints, Infant......................... 33
Restraints, Occupant...................... 26
Rotation, Tires.......................... 126
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 48
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 48
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 220
Safety Information, Tire................... 108
Safety Tips............................. 47
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 200
Scheduled Maintenance................... 148
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 178
Seat Belt Reminder.....................30,77
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Underbody Maintenance.................. 179
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 222
Upholstery Care........................ 177
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading...................... 113,130
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 183
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 19
Ventilation System........................ 90
Vinyl Trim............................. 177
Voltmeter.............................. 81
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6Warranty Information..................... 219
Washers, Windshield.................68,69,165
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 123
Wheel Bearings......................... 177
Wind Buffeting.......................... 25
Windows
Power............................... 23
Windshield Defroster...................... 48
Windshield Washers..................68,69,165
Windshield Wipers....................... 68
Wipers, Intermittent....................... 69
Wiring, Ignition......................... 154
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