maintenance DODGE VIPER SRT 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 395

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....................... .263
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................265
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............354
Adding Fuel ............................ .307
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .349
Additives, Fuel .......................... .304
Adjust Forward ............................. .103
Rearward ............................ .103
Adjustable Pedals .........................118
AirBag.............................. .47, 48
Advance Front Air Bag .................48, 49
Air Bag Operation .......................51
Air Bag Warning Light ....................69
Enhanced Accident Response ................68
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................72
FrontAirBag ........................47, 48
If A Deployment Occurs ...................67
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................64 Maintaining Your Air Bag System
............71
Transporting Pets ........................84
Air Bag Deployment ........................47
Air Bag Light ...................... .69, 88, 153
Air Bag Maintenance .......................71
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .343
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................346
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............220
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............346, 347
Air Conditioning System ....................346
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .284
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................156
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna ............................... .212
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............353, 384
Capacities ........................... .384
Disposal ............................. .356
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................265
408 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

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

Remote Battery Replacement................24
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........210
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .339
Replacement Tires ........................ .293
Reporting Safety Defects ....................403
Restraint, Head .......................... .105
Restraints, Child ...........................73
Restraints, Occupant ........................34
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................331
Rotation, Tires .......................... .295
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................88
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................89
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................403
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................87
Safety Information, Tire .....................272
Safety Tips ...............................86 Schedule, Maintenance
..................389, 390
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........45
Energy Management Feature ................45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................40
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................37
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............42
Pregnant Women ........................44
Seat Belt Extender .......................43
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................44
Seat Belt Reminder .......................36
Seat Belt System .........................34
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .367
Seat Belt Reminder .........................36
Seat Belts ............................ .35, 88
Child Restraint ..........................73
Extender ..............................43
Front Seat ....................... .35, 37, 40
Inspection .............................88
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