towing DODGE VIPER 2010 ZB II / 2.G User Guide

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fans,
disconnect each fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fans are tempera-
ture controlled and can start any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others could be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 231
Door Locks ............................. 24
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 26
Doors ................................. 24
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 151
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 151
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 100
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 113
Emergency Brake ........................ 155
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 205
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 190
Jump Starting ......................... 202
Overheating .......................... 190 Towing
............................. 206
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 211,264
Engine ............................... 209
Air Cleaner .......................... 216
Break-In Recommendations ................ 63
Checking Oil Level ..................... 214
Compartment ......................... 209
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 227,261
Cooling .......................... 1 16,227
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 30,64,185
Fails to Start .......................... 146
Flooded, Starting ...................... 146
Fuel Requirements .................. 181,260
Oil ........................... 214,260,261
Oil Change Interval .................... 214
Oil Disposal .......................... 216
Oil Filter ............................ 216
Oil Selection ....................... 215,260
Overheating ....................... 1 16,190
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INDEX 299

Door Locks........................... 26
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 100
Steering ............................. 154
Windows ............................. 27
Windows, Express Down ................. 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 42
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 41
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 174
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 230
Radio Antenna ......................... 133
Radio Operation ........................ 134
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 129
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 119
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 237 Rear Liftgate
............................ 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 104
Rear Window Features .................... 104
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 82
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 187
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 181
Refrigerant ............................ 222
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 90
Reminder, Seat Belt .................... 39,115
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 18
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 31
Replacement Parts ....................... 212
Replacement Tires ....................... 176
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 290
Restraints, Child ......................... 56
Restraints, Infant ......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 32
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 205
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Quality Grading....................... 293
Radial .............................. 174
Replacement ......................... 176
Rotation ............................ 178
Safety ........................... 161,171
Sizes ............................... 163
Snow Tires ........................... 178
Spinning ............................ 174
Storage ............................. 177
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 175
Top Cover .............................. 75
Towing ............................ 187,206
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 206
Recreational .......................... 187
Traction .............................. 151
Trailer Towing .......................... 187
Transmission ........................... 235
Fluid ............................... 262
Shifting .......................... 147,149Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 22
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 22
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ......18,22
Transporting Pets ........................ 62
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 175
Trip Odometer .......................... 108
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 32
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 31
Turn Signals ....................... 88,91,111
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 293
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 181
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 38
Upholstery Care ...................... 239,240
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ......................... 168
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