oil DODGE VIPER 2016 VX / 3.G Service Manual

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
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
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
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and
engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the
first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; re-
place if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Change Brake Fluid XXXXXX
Adjust the parking brake on
vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXXXX
388 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
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
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and
engine 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, tie
rod ends, and boot seals, for
cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper loose-
ness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. XXXXX
Inspect and replace the PCV
Valve if necessary X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 389

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
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
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
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and
engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 120 months if not
done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
monthly intervals do not apply.
390 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Door Locks....................27, 28
Automatic Headlights ..................... .106
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................28
Auto Up Power Windows ....................30
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........132
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................132
Battery ............................ .153, 341
Charging System Light ...................153
Emergency Starting ..................... .323
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........23
Location ............................. .341
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Saving Feature (Protection) ................342
Storing Vehicle ........................ .342
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Belts, Seat ...............................87
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................345B-Pillar Location
......................... .273
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............259
Brake, Parking .......................... .255
Brake System ........................ .257, 355
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................257, 259
Fluid Check ....................... .355, 383
Master Cylinder ....................... .355
Warning Light ........................ .150
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........258
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................110
Bulb Replacement ........................ .379
Bulbs, Light .......................... .88, 377
Camera, Rear ........................... .121
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........380
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .380
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .339
Power Steering ........................ .254
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INDEX 405

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

Turn Signal..................... .88, 108, 167
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .109
Flooded Engine Starting ....................240
Fluid Capacities ......................... .380
Fluid Leaks ..............................88
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................... .355, 383
Capacities ........................... .380
Clutch Fluid .......................... .358
Cooling System ........................ .349
Engine Oil ........................... .337
Manual Transmission .................357, 383
Power Steering ..................... .254, 383
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........381
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................310
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................327
Fuel .................................. .297
Additives ............................ .299Clean Air
............................ .297
Ethanol ............................. .298
Gasoline ............................. .297
Light ............................... .165
Materials Added ....................... .299
Methanol ............................ .298
Octane Rating ..................... .297, 381
Requirements ...................... .297, 380
Tank Capacity ......................... .380
Fuses ................................. .366
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........123, 130
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .297
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .297
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................297
General Information ...................... .206
Glass Cleaning .......................... .362
Ground Clearance ........................ .307
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INDEX 409

Vanity................................97
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................291
MOPAR Parts ........................ .336, 399
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .298
Multi-Function Control Lever .................108
Occupant Restraints ........................33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................297
Oil, Engine ...................... .337, 380, 381
Capacity ............................ .380
Change Interval ....................... .338
Checking ............................ .337
Dipstick ............................. .337
Disposal ............................. .339
Filter ............................ .339, 381
Filter Disposal ........................ .339
Materials Added To ..................... .339
Pressure Warning Light ...................154 Recommendation
....................338, 380
Viscosity ......................... .339, 380
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .339
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .339
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .154
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................334
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............123
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................96
Overheating, Engine ...................... .310
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,400
Paint Care ............................. .359
Panic Alarm ..............................22
Parking Brake ........................... .255
Parking On Hill ......................... .255
Passing Light ........................... .109
Pedals, Adjustable .........................115
Pets ....................................83
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INDEX 413

Untwisting Procedure.....................41
Seats ...................................98
Adjustment ........................ .98, 100
Reclining ..............................99
Security Alarm ........................ .17, 152
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............381
Selection Of Oil ......................... .338
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................16
Key Programming .......................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14
Sentry Key Replacement .....................15
Service Assistance ........................ .395
Service Contract ......................... .397
Service Manuals ......................... .400
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .244
Shift Speeds ......................... .241, 244
Shoulder Belts ............................36
Signals, Turn ...................... .88, 108, 167Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
...................290
Spare Tire .......................... .284, 285
Spark Plugs ............................ .381
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................117
Starting ............................... .238
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................323
Engine Fails To Start .....................240
Starting And Operating .....................238
Starting Procedures ....................... .238
Steering Column Controls ...................... .108
Power ........................... .253, 254
Tilt Column ...........................114
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .374
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .213
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .327
416 INDEX

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets ..........................83
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .286
Turn Signals ......................... .108, 167
Uconnect Operation ............................ .203
Uconnect Settings ..........................28
Uconnect Voice Command ...................215
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................401
Universal Transmitter ..................... .123
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .297
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................41
Upholstery Care ......................... .362
Vanity Mirrors ............................97
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6Vehicle Loading
......................... .274
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........17
Vehicle Storage ....................... .213, 374
Vinyl Trim ............................. .362
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................339, 380
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................215
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................310
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .398
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .346
Washers, Windshield ....................113,346
Washing Vehicle ......................... .359
Water Driving Through ....................... .251
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................360
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................360
418 INDEX