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

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Only use flatbed equipment. Always comply with
applicable state or local towing ordinances.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage.Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the
vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then shift back and forth between 2nd gear and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most
effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
INDEX
94

Maintenance Record..........85
Maintenance Schedule .........84
MOPAR
®Accessories ..........93
Navigation..............36,50
NewVehicleBreak-InPeriod......18
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............83
Outlet Power ................63
Overheating, Engine ...........71
Pedals,Adjustable............16
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..............89
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................63
Seats ................14
Steering ...............83
Programmable Electronic Features.............59,67
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......19
Rear Camera ...............23
Rear Park Sense System ........23
Recreational Towing ...........64
Replacement Bulbs ...........90
Reporting Safety Defects ........92
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ......80
SeatBelts................10
Seats...................14 Adjustment .............15
Power ................14 SIRIUSTravelLink ...........52
Spark Plugs
...............83
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............20
Distance Setting (ACC Only) ....21
Steering TiltColumn .............17
Stuck, Freeing ..............80
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag.................10
Temperature Control, Automatic(ATC)...........22
Theft System Arming ...........9
TiltSteeringColumn...........17
TIREFIT .................72
Tires AirPressure .............89
Towing..................64 DisabledVehicle ..........80
Recreational ............64
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . .64
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .....64
TrailerWeight ..............64
Transmission Fluid ................83
Uconnect™ 8.4A ............30
Uconnect™ 8.4AN ...........43
Uconnect™ Access ...........27
Washers,Windshield ..........19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......90
Windshield Washers ...........19
WindshieldWipers............19
INDEX
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