maintenance schedule DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
!MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.............362
▫MAINTENANCE CHART...............364
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
362 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission, and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE:Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the suspension components.
•Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
•Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Check power steering fluid level.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 363

MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,00066,00072,00078,00084,00090,00096,000102,000108,00011 4 , 0 0 0120,000126,000132,000138,000144,000150,000
Or Months:6121824303642485460667278849096102108114120126132138144150
Or Kilometers:10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,00011 0 , 0 0 0120,000130,000140,000150,000160,000170,000180,000190,000200,000210,000220,000230,000240,000250,000
Change the engine oil andengine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at thefirst sign of irregular wear, evenif it occurs before scheduledmaintenance.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; re-place if necessary.XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust system.XXXXXXXXXXXX
Change Brake FluidXXXXXX
Adjust the parking brake onvehicles equipped with fourwheel disc brakes.XXXXX
364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles:6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,00066,00072,00078,00084,00090,00096,000102,000108,00011 4 , 0 0 0120,000126,000132,000138,000144,000150,000
Or Months:6121824303642485460667278849096102108114120126132138144150
Or Kilometers:10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,00011 0 , 0 0 0120,000130,000140,000150,000160,000170,000180,000190,000200,000210,000220,000230,000240,000250,000
Change the engine oil andengine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Change the manual transmis-sion fluid.XXXX
Inspect the manual transmis-sion fluid, add as necessary.XX XX XX XX
Change the rear axle fluid.XXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tierod ends, and boot seals, forcracks or leaks and all parts fordamage, wear, improper loose-ness or end play; replace ifnecessary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner.XXXXX
Replace the air conditioningfilter.XXXXXXXXXXXX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365

Miles:6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,00066,00072,00078,00084,00090,00096,000102,000108,00011 4 , 0 0 0120,000126,000132,000138,000144,000150,000
Or Months:6121824303642485460667278849096102108114120126132138144150
Or Kilometers:10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,00011 0 , 0 0 0120,000130,000140,000150,000160,000170,000180,000190,000200,000210,000220,000230,000240,000250,000
Change the engine oil andengine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect and replace the PCVVa l v e i f n e c e s s a r yX
Replace the spark plugs **X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 120 months if notdone at 150,000 miles(240,000 km).
XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
monthly intervals do not apply.
366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only 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 me-
chanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367

Interior..............................106
Lights On Reminder.....................104
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........151
Oil Pressure...........................148
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)...........108
Passing..............................106
Seat Belt Reminder......................144
Security Alarm.........................148
Service...............................354
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .151
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............149
Turn Signal............................85
Vanity Mirror...........................93
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......144
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..254
Locks..................................24
Automatic Door.........................26
Auto Unlock...........................27
Door.................................24
Power Door............................25
Low Tire Indicator........................271
Low Tire Pressure System...................271
Lubrication, Body.........................322
Lug Nuts...............................291
Maintenance Free Battery....................318
Maintenance Procedures....................315
Maintenance Schedule......................362
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......151
Manual, Service..........................376
Manual Transmission......................225
Fluid Level Check.......................335
Lubricant Selection......................360
Shift Speeds...........................227
Methanol...............................278
Mirrors.................................90
Electric Remote.........................92
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Replacement Parts.........................314
Replacement Tires.........................268
Reporting Safety Defects....................375
Restraint, Head...........................99
Restraints, Child...........................70
Restraints, Occupant........................32
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................307
Rotation, Tires...........................270
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................84
Safety Defects, Reporting....................375
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................82
Safety Information, Tire.....................247
Safety Tips...............................82
Schedule, Maintenance.....................362
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........41
Energy Management Feature................41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................37
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................35
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............39
Pregnant Women........................40
Seat Belt Extender.......................40
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................41
Seat Belt Reminder.......................34
Seat Belt Maintenance......................340
Seat Belt Reminder.........................34
Seat Belts................................32
Child Restraint..........................70
Extender..............................40
Front Seat.............................33
Inspection.............................83
Operating Instructions....................37
Pregnant Women........................40
Pretensioners...........................41
Rear Seat..............................35
Untwisting Procedure.....................39
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INDEX 391