warning DODGE VIPER 2008 ZB II / 2.G Owners Manual

Miles 96,000 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
LLAlthough not required, the manufacturer recom-
mends reprogramming TPMS after rotating tires so sys-
tem can relearn tire pressure sensor location. For more
information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) in Section 5 of this manual.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only the service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of DaimlerChrysler's warranties applicable to
this vehicle.
MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your authorized dealer. They will help
you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
280 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause thematerial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
284 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 144
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............97,145
Accessory Delay, Power..................13,26
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 221
Adding Fuel........................... 171
Adding Washer Fluid...................89,217
Adjustable Pedals........................ 90
Aiming Headlights....................... 251
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 203
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 212
Air Conditioning................122,123,125,212
Air Conditioning Controls................. 123
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 127
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............212,213
Air Conditioning System.............123,125,212
Air Pressure, Tires....................101,158
Airbag................................ 40
Airbag Deployment.....................43,48
Airbag Light......................44,50,58,99Airbag Maintenance....................... 49
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 13
Alignment and Balance................... 163
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna.............................. 122
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 121
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........220,221,251
Capacities........................... 251
Disposal............................ 222
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 145
Anti-Lock Warning Light................97,147
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 13
Appearance Care........................ 230
Auto Down Power Windows................ 27
Automatic Door Locks..................... 25
Ball Joints............................. 214
Battery............................106,206
286 INDEX

Emergency Starting..................... 186
Jump Starting......................... 186
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 21
Location..........................186,206
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 210
Storing Vehicle........................ 210
Bearings.............................. 230
Belt System, Six Point..................... 38
Belts, Drive............................ 202
Belts, Seat.............................. 31
Body Damage.......................... 231
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 215
Body Mechanisms....................... 216
Boot, Convertible Top...................67,72
B-Pillar Location........................ 153
Brake, Parking.......................... 142
Brake System........................144,225
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................144,145
Fluid Check.......................226,253Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder....................... 226
Warning Light......................... 99
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....56,144
Bulb Replacement....................... 242
Bulbs, Light............................ 240
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 251
Capacities, Fluid........................ 251
Capacity, Cargo Weight................... 173
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 171
Oil (Engine).......................... 200
Power Steering........................ 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 221
Car Washes............................ 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............57,171
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 173
INDEX 287
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......220,251,252
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 206
Customer Assistance..................... 277
Daytime Running Lights................... 82
Dealer Service.......................... 198
Defroster, Rear Window................... 128
Defroster, Windshield...................58,125
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 87
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 195
Dimmer Control......................... 85
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 83
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 222
Door Locks............................. 23
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 25
Doors................................. 23
Drive Belts............................ 202Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 139
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 140
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 76
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 100
Emergency Brake........................ 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 189
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 176
Jump Starting......................... 186
Overheating.......................... 176
Towing............................. 189
Emission Control System Maintenance......196,256
Engine............................... 194
Air Cleaner.......................... 203
Break-In Recommendations................ 56
Checking Oil Level..................... 198
INDEX 289
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Compartment......................... 194
Coolant (Antifreeze).................219,252
Cooling..........................104,219
Exhaust Gas Caution................29,57,171
Fails to Start.......................... 135
Flooded, Starting...................... 135
Fuel Requirements..................168,251
Oil ...........................198,251,252
Oil Change Interval.................... 199
Oil Disposal.......................... 201
Oil Filler Cap......................... 200
Oil Filter............................ 201
Oil Selection.......................200,251
Overheating.......................104,176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................200,251
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 200
Ethanol............................... 169
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,57,171,218
Exhaust System.......................57,218Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 203
Engine Fuel.......................... 204
Engine Oil........................201,252
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 201
Flashers
Hazard Warning.....................99,176
Turn Signal.........................82,99
Flash-To-Pass........................... 84
Flooded Engine Starting................... 135
Floor Console........................... 92
Fluid Capacities......................... 251
Fluid Leaks............................. 59
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................226,253
Capacities........................... 251
Clutch Fluid.......................... 228
Cooling System....................... 219
Engine Oil........................... 198
290 INDEX

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 140
Hazard Warning Flasher.................99,176
Headlights..........................81,243
Aiming............................. 251
High Beam........................... 83
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 83
Lights On Reminder..................... 82
Passing.............................. 84
Switch............................... 81
Time Delay........................... 81
Heater.............................122,123
High Beam Indicator...................... 97
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . 83
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 215
Hood Release........................... 79
Hoses.............................224,225
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 228Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Timing.............................. 205
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 205
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Infant Restraint........................50,51
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 101
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster........................ 96
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 95
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 232
Interior Lighting.......................81,84
Interior Lights.........................84,85
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)............ 87
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 186
292 INDEX

Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 17
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................40,41
Lane Change and Turn Signals............... 82
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 31
Latch Plate............................. 32
Latches................................ 59
Hood.............................79,215
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 168
Life of Tires............................ 162
Liftgate................................ 28
Lights...............................59,81
Airbag.........................44,50,58,99
Anti-Lock..........................97,147
Anti-Lock Warning...................... 97
Battery Saver........................82,85
Brake Warning......................... 99Bulb Replacement...................... 240
Courtesy/Reading...................... 84
Daytime Running....................... 82
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 83
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 100
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 104
Exterior Check......................... 59
Fog ...............................82,97
Hazard Warning Flasher...............99,176
Headlight Switch....................... 81
Headlights.........................81,243
Headlights On Reminder................. 82
High Beam.........................83,97
High Beam Indicator.................... 97
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Instrument Cluster...................... 81
Intensity Control....................... 85
Interior............................84,85
Lights On Reminder..................... 82
INDEX 293
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Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)......17,21
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 161
Trip Odometer.......................... 96
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 30
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 29
Turn Signals........................81,82,99
Underbody Maintenance.................. 232
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 283
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 168
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 35
Upholstery Care........................ 233
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................154,173
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................126,238
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 13Vinyl Trim............................. 233
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................200,251
Voltmeter............................. 105
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 176
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 280
Washer, Adding Fluid...................89,217
Washers, Windshield.................87,88,217
Water
Driving Through...................... 140
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 163
Wheel Bearings......................... 230
Wind Buffeting.......................... 27
Window Fogging........................ 127
Windows.............................. 26
Power............................... 26
Windshield Defroster...................58,125
Windshield Washers..................87,88,217
300 INDEX