power steering DODGE VIPER 2015 VX / 3.G User Guide

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

Auto Down Power Windows..................28
Automatic Door Locks......................26
Automatic Headlights......................103
Auto Unlock, Doors........................27
Auto Up Power Windows....................29
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........129
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................129
Battery.................................318
Emergency Starting......................303
Jump Starting..........................303
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........22
Location..............................318
Remote Battery Replacement................22
Saving Feature (Protection)................320
Storing Vehicle.........................320
Transmitter Battery Replacement.............22
Belts, Seat...............................32
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................322
B-Pillar Location..........................254
Brake Control System, Electronic..............241
Brake, Parking...........................237
Brake System............................239
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................239
Fluid Check...........................333
Master Cylinder........................333
Warning Light.........................146
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.........81
Brightness, Interior Lights...................107
Bulb Replacement.........................356
Bulbs, Light..............................85
Camera, Rear............................118
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........357
Capacities, Fluid..........................357
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Power Steering.........................236
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INDEX 381

Corrosion Protection.......................336
Cruise Light.............................152
Cupholders.............................134
Customer Assistance.......................371
Data Recorder, Event.......................69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............108
Daytime Running Lights....................104
Dealer Service............................314
Defroster, Rear Window.....................138
Defroster, Windshield.......................84
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................108
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................312
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................106
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................236
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................330
Door Locks..............................24
Key Fob Emergency Key...................22
Door Locks, Automatic......................26
Door Opener, Garage.......................120
Doors..................................24
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................233
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........129
Electric Remote Mirrors......................92
Electronic Brake Control System...............241
Traction Control System...................243
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............244
Emergency Brake.........................237
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................307
Hazard Warning Flasher..................290
Jump Starting..........................303
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INDEX 383

Fluid Capacities..........................357
Fluid Leaks..............................85
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................333
Capacities............................357
Clutch Fluid...........................335
Cooling System.........................327
Engine Oil............................315
Manual Transmission....................335
Power Steering.........................236
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...........358
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................290
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................307
Fuel...................................277
Additives.............................280
Clean Air.............................278
Ethanol..............................278
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................149
Gasoline..............................277
Gauge...............................149
Materials Added........................280
Methanol.............................278
Octane Rating..........................277
Requirements..........................277
Tank Capacity..........................357
Fuses..................................342
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............120
Gasoline, Clean Air........................278
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................277
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................278
Gauges
Fuel.................................149
Speedometer..........................144
Tachometer............................148
General Information.......................196
Glass Cleaning...........................339
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INDEX 385

Pets....................................81
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........255
Power
Brakes...............................239
Door Locks............................25
Mirrors...............................92
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........129
Steering..............................235
Windows..............................27
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............40
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................41
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................261
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........330
Radio Antenna...........................195
Radio Operation..........................196
Radio (Sound Systems).....................193
Rear Camera.............................118
Rear Liftgate.............................30
Rear Window Defroster.....................138
Rear Window Features.....................138
Reclining Front Seats.......................96
Recorder, Event Data.......................69
Recreational Towing.......................287
Reformulated Gasoline.....................278
Refrigerant..............................322
Reminder, Lights On.......................104
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................20
FCC General Information..................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters.........16
Remote Battery Replacement................22
Transmitter Battery Replacement.............22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........194
Replacement Keys.........................15
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Seats...................................94
Adjustment............................94
Reclining..............................96
Security Alarm............................17
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..............358
Selection Of Oil..........................316
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................16
Key Programming.......................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................14
Sentry Key Replacement.....................15
Service Assistance.........................371
Service Contract..........................373
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .151
Service Manuals..........................376
Shift Indicator Light.......................228
Shift Speeds.............................225
Shoulder Belts............................35
Signals, Turn.............................85
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................270
Snow Tires..............................263
Spare Tire...............................265
Spark Plugs.............................358
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................114
Speedometer.............................144
Sport Mode.............................155
Starting................................222
Emergency (Jump Starting)................303
Engine Fails To Start.....................224
Starting And Operating.....................222
Starting Procedures........................222
Steering
Column Controls.......................105
Power...............................235
Tilt Column...........................111
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............194
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .194
Storage................................351
392 INDEX