brake DODGE VIPER 2013 VX / 3.G Owner's Manual

JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery itcan be jump-started using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the left side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the left side of the vehicle looking over
the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the transmission into gear and turn the ignition to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of anEDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant–
8.4L Engine MOPAR®Antifreeze/ Coolant
Five Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
or equivalent. 16 Quarts (15 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter–
8.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE
0W-40 engine oil, API Certified. 11 Quarts (10.4 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 8.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs, see your authorized
dealer. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. 3.4 Quarts (3.2 Liters)
Axle Rear– 8.4L Engine We recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Gear and Axle Lubricant. 1.5 Quarts (1.4 Liters)
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4
Motor Vehicle. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid + 4,
MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection–
8.4L Engine We recommend you use Premium
Unleaded 91 Octane Only or
Higher 16 Gallons (61 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced
into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified
engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
•
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 (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
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
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
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
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the manual transmission fluid. X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped),
add as necessary. XX X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals,
for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear,
improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X XNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the righthand side near the Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and
relays.
Cavity Relay Cartridge
FuseMini-Fuse Micro-Fuse Description
3 — 40 Amp Green— — Rad Fan
4 — 40 Amp Green— — Rad Fan Rly High
5 — 40 Amp Green— — ABS/ESP Pump Feed
6 — 40 Amp Green— — Starter
7 — 40 Amp Green— — CBC (Ext. Lighting #1)
8 — 40 Amp Green— — CBC (Ext. Lighting #2)
9 — 30 Amp Pink— — CBC (Int. Liggting, washer)
10 — — — — b+ Jumper
11 — — 20 Amp Yellow— Auto Shutdown Relay (ASD)
12 — 25 Amp Natural— — ABS/ESP Valve Feed
13 — — 20 Amp Yellow— Horn
14 — — 10 Amp Red— A/C Clutch
15 — — 10 Amp Red— Diagnostic, Mirror, Fuel Door, Stop
Switch
16 — — 15 Amp Blue— KIN,RFHub
17 — — 15 Amp Blue— Power Seats
18 — 30 Amp Pink— — Driver Door Mod
19 — 30 Amp Pink— — Passenger Door Mod
20 — 30 Amp Pink— — EBL
21 — 20 Amp Blue— — Wiper
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WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's
protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Low/High Beam Headlamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker Lamp 2886X
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Marker Lamp 194
Backup Lamp 3157
License Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
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Adjustable Pedals............16
Airbag ..................10
Air Conditioning .............22
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ............9
Automatic Headlights ..........20
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC).............22
Automatic Transmission FluidType ..............83
AxleFluid ................83
Back-Up Camera ............23
Belts, Seat ................10
BrakeFluid ...............83
Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle .............18
Bulb Replacement ............90
Calibration, Compass ..........58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....13
ClimateControl .............22
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........83
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....20
CruiseLight ...............20
Customer Assistance ..........91
Customer Programmable Features . . .59
Defects, Reporting ............92
Dimmer Control .............20
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......20
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .24
Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)............20
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............59
Emergency, In Case of BrakeWarningLight ........69
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....80
Overheating .............71
Emergency Key ..............8 Engine
Break-In Recommendations ....18
Compartment ............82
OilSelection ............83
Overheating .............71
Starting ................9
Stopping ...............9
Event Data Recorder ...........81
ExteriorLights..............90
Fluid Capacities .............83
Fluids ..................83
FogLights................20
FreeingAStuckVehicle.........80
Fuel Specifications ............83
Fuse ...................86
Fuses ...................86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)...61
Headlights Automatic ..............20
Dimmer Switch ...........20
High Beam .............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ...........19
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . . .61
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .19
Introduction ................2
Jump Starting ..............78
KeyFob..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features ....60
Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting/Stopping ..........9
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren).............13
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............68
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