maintenance DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G Owner's Guide

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 391

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward lan-
guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
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About Your Brakes....................... .257
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................259
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............351
Adding Fuel ............................ .301
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .346
Additives, Fuel .......................... .299
Adjustable Pedals .........................115
AirBag.............................. .46, 47
Advance Front Air Bag .................47, 48
Air Bag Operation .......................50
Air Bag Warning Light ....................68
Enhanced Accident Response ................67
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................71
FrontAirBag ........................46, 47
If A Deployment Occurs ...................66
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............70
Transporting Pets ........................83
Air Bag Deployment ........................46 Air Bag Light
...................... .68, 87, 149
Air Bag Maintenance .......................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .340
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................343
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............214
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............343, 344
Air Conditioning System ....................343
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .279
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................152
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna ............................... .206
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............350, 380
Capacities ........................... .380
Disposal ............................. .353
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................259
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................261
Appearance Care ........................ .359
Auto Down Power Windows ..................29
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ................327
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................310
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Overheating .......................... .310
Towing ............................. .329
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........334
Engine ................................ .333
Air Cleaner .......................... .340
Checking Oil Level ..................... .337
Compartment ......................... .333
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................349, 381
Cooling ............................. .349
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................86, 301
Fails To Start ......................... .240
Flooded, Starting ...................... .240
Fuel Requirements ...................297, 380
Oil .......................... .337, 380, 381
Oil Change Interval ..................... .338Oil Filler Cap
......................... .339
Oil Filter ............................ .339
Oil Selection ...................... .338, 380
Overheating .......................... .310
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................339, 380
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............67
Ethanol ............................... .298
Event Data Recorder ........................71
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................86, 301
Exhaust System ....................... .86, 346
Exterior Lighting ......................... .105
Exterior Lights ............................88
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .340
Engine Oil ........................ .339, 381
Engine Oil Disposal .....................339
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .310
408 INDEX

Low Fuel............................ .165
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........158
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........111
Park ............................... .166
Passing ............................. .109
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .148
Security Alarm ........................ .152
Service .......................... .377, 379
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........162, 291
Turn Signal ..................... .88, 108, 167
Vanity Mirror ...........................97
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .152, 167
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .273
Locks ..................................25
Automatic Door .........................27
Auto Unlock ...........................28
Door .................................25
Power Door ............................26 Low Tire Indicator
....................... .291
Low Tire Pressure System ...................291
Lubrication, Body ........................ .345
Lug Nuts ...............................311
Maintenance Free Battery ....................341
Maintenance Procedures ....................337
Maintenance Schedule ...............385, 386, 388
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .158, 334
Manual, Service ......................... .400
Manual Transmission ...................241, 358
Fluid Level Check ...................357, 383
Lubricant Selection ..................... .383
Shift Speeds .......................... .244
Methanol .............................. .298
Mirrors .................................92
Electric Remote .........................96
Outside ...............................96
Rearview ..............................92
412 INDEX

Replacement Tires........................ .288
Reporting Safety Defects ....................399
Restraint, Head .......................... .102
Restraints, Child ...........................72
Restraints, Occupant ........................33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................327
Rotation, Tires .......................... .290
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................88
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................399
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................86
Safety Information, Tire .....................266
Safety Tips ...............................85
Schedule, Maintenance ..................385, 386
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........44
Energy Management Feature ................44
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................39Lap/Shoulder Belts
.......................36
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............41
Pregnant Women ........................43
Seat Belt Extender .......................42
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................43
Seat Belt Reminder .......................35
Seat Belt System .........................33
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .363
Seat Belt Reminder .........................35
Seat Belts ............................ .34, 87
Child Restraint ..........................72
Extender ..............................42
Front Seat ....................... .34, 36, 39
Inspection .............................87
Operating Instructions ....................39
Pregnant Women ........................43
Pretensioners ...........................43
Rear Seat ..............................36
Reminder ............................ .148
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