check engine DODGE VIPER SRT 2016 VX / 3.G Owner's Guide

With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the
brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused
by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Use
of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling
point or unidentified as to specification, may result in
sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer ’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
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WARNING! (Continued)
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a accident.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359

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.
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.
390 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

•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 391

Anti-Lock Warning Light....................267
Appearance Care ........................ .362
Auto Down Power Windows ..................30
Automatic Door Locks ....................28, 29
Automatic Headlights ..................... .109
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................29
Auto Up Power Windows ....................31
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........135
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................135
Battery ............................ .157, 344
Charging System Light ...................157
Emergency Starting ..................... .327
Jump Starting ......................... .327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .344
Remote Battery Replacement ................24
Saving Feature (Protection) ................345
Storing Vehicle ........................ .345Transmitter Battery Replacement
.............24
Belts, Seat ...............................88
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................348
B-Pillar Location ......................... .278
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............264
Brake, Parking .......................... .261
Brake System ........................ .263, 358
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................263, 265
Fluid Check ....................... .358, 387
Master Cylinder ....................... .358
Warning Light ........................ .154
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........263
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................113
Bulb Replacement ........................ .383
Bulbs, Light .......................... .89, 382
Camera, Rear ........................... .124
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........384
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .384
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INDEX 409

Caps, FillerOil (Engine) .......................... .342
Power Steering ........................ .260
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................355
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 306
Car Washes ............................ .362
Chains, Tire ............................ .295
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .273
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .337
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................78
Child Restraints .........................73
Infants And Child Restraints ................76
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................79
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........76Using The Top Tether Anchorage
.............82
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .303
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .363
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................348
Climate Control ......................... .212
Clutch Fluid ............................ .361
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .289
Contract, Service ......................... .401
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........355
Cooling System .......................... .352
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............354
Coolant Capacity ...................... .384
Coolant Level ..................... .352, 356
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................356
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................353
Inspection ........................... .356
Points To Remember .....................357
Pressure Cap ......................... .355
410 INDEX

Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........159
Emergency Brake ........................ .261
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................331
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................314
Jump Starting ......................... .327
Overheating .......................... .314
Towing ............................. .332
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........337
Engine ................................ .335
Air Cleaner .......................... .343
Checking Oil Level ..................... .341
Compartment ......................... .335
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................352, 385
Cooling ............................. .352
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................87, 306
Fails To Start ......................... .246
Flooded, Starting ...................... .246
Fuel Requirements ...................302, 384 Oil ..........................
.341, 384, 385
Oil Change Interval ..................... .341
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .342
Oil Filter ............................ .342
Oil Selection ...................... .341, 384
Overheating .......................... .314
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................342, 384
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............68
Ethanol ............................... .303
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................87, 306
Exhaust System ....................... .87, 349
Exterior Lighting ......................... .108
Exterior Lights ............................89
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .343
Engine Oil ........................ .342, 385
Engine Oil Disposal .....................342
412 INDEX

FlashersHazard Warning ....................... .314
Turn Signal ..................... .89, 111, 171
Flash-To-Pass ............................112
Flooded Engine Starting ....................246
Fluid Capacities ......................... .384
Fluid Leaks ..............................89
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................... .358, 387
Capacities ........................... .384
Clutch Fluid .......................... .361
Cooling System ........................ .352
Engine Oil ........................... .341
Manual Transmission .................360, 387
Power Steering ..................... .260, 387
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........385
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................314
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................331
Fuel .................................. .302Additives
............................ .304
Clean Air ............................ .303
Ethanol ............................. .303
Gasoline ............................. .302
Light ............................... .169
Materials Added ....................... .304
Methanol ............................ .303
Octane Rating ..................... .302, 385
Requirements ...................... .302, 384
Tank Capacity ......................... .384
Fuses ................................. .370
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........126, 133
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .303
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .302
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................303
General Information ...................... .212
Glass Cleaning .......................... .366
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Lights On Reminder.....................110
Low Fuel ............................ .169
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........162
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........114
Park ............................... .170
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .152
Security Alarm ........................ .156
Service .......................... .382, 383
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........166, 296
Turn Signal ..................... .89, 111, 171
Vanity Mirror ...........................99
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .156, 171
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .278
Locks ..................................26
Automatic Door .........................28
Auto Unlock ...........................29
Door .................................26 Power Door
............................27
Low Tire Indicator ....................... .296
Low Tire Pressure System ...................296
Lubrication, Body ........................ .348
Lug Nuts .............................. .315
Maintenance Free Battery ....................344
Maintenance Procedures ....................340
Maintenance Schedule ...............389, 390, 392
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .162, 337
Manual, Service ......................... .404
Manual Transmission ...................247, 361
Fluid Level Check ...................360, 387
Lubricant Selection ..................... .387
Shift Speeds .......................... .250
Methanol .............................. .303
Mirrors .................................94
Electric Remote .........................98
Outside ...............................98
416 INDEX

Rearview..............................94
Vanity ................................99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................296
MOPAR Parts ........................ .339, 403
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .303
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
Occupant Restraints ........................34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................302
Oil, Engine ...................... .341, 384, 385
Capacity ............................ .384
Change Interval ....................... .341
Checking ............................ .341
Dipstick ............................. .341
Disposal ............................. .342
Filter ............................ .342, 385
Filter Disposal ........................ .342
Materials Added To ..................... .342Pressure Warning Light
...................158
Recommendation ....................341, 384
Viscosity ......................... .342, 384
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .342
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .343
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .158
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................336
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............126
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................98
Overheating, Engine ...................... .314
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,404
Paint Care ............................. .362
Panic Alarm ..............................23
Parking Brake ........................... .261
Parking On Hill ......................... .261
Passing Light ............................112
Pedals, Adjustable .........................118
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INDEX 417