2004 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

Wheel Bearings
Your Viper has permanently sealed wheel bearings that
do not require periodic maintenance.
Appearance Care
Your manufacturer's dealer offers a complete line of
products for cleaning your Viper. Follow the instructions
on each container.
Leather or Vinyl Seat/Trim Care and Cleaning
Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an
abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be
removed immediately with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils
can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total
Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking the leather
with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners
to clean the leather. Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original condition.
Paint and Trim
Your vehicle is exposed to the corrosive effects of chemi-
cal fall out, salt spray, and road film. To protect not only
the paint and trim, but also exposed mountings and
fixtures, it is important you wash it often and thoroughly.
After washing, allow all surfaces to drain and dry before
parking in a closed garage. Prompt washing may not
thoroughly remove these deposits. Additional cleaners
may be required. When using chemical cleaners formu-
lated for this purpose, be certain they are safe for use on
urethane painted surfaces.
Use soap and water on dull black window trim. Polish or
cleaners may leave a white residue. If desired, you may
polish your vehicle immediately by using Mopar Auto-
mobile Polish.
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Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned regularly with any
commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an
abrasive type cleaner.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
When cleaning the lenses, use care to avoid scratching
the plastic.
NOTE:Never scrape the windows with squeegees,
razor blades, or other sharp instruments.
²Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If using soap, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag or chamois cloth.
²Dry with a soft tissue.
Damage to the Body Finish
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be promptly repaired.Minor damage can be repaired by using touch-up mate-
rials available at your dealers. More extensive damage
should be corrected in your dealer's paint facility.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Convertible Top Care
Use a mild detergent to clean the top. Avoid heavy
scrubbing and rinse with plenty of clean water. Allow to
dry thoroughly before storage.
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Carpeting
Vacuum your carpeting regularly to prevent a soil
buildup. Shampoo soiled carpeting with a reliable uphol-
stery cleaner, using a natural sponge or soft bristle brush.
After carpeting dries, vacuum it thoroughly.
Underbody Maintenance
The corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal or
dust control may accumulate on the underbody of your
vehicle. If not removed, these materials may accelerate
rusting and deterioration of underbody components such
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, exhaust system, etc.
At least twice during the winter months hose down the
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle. Make sure you
remove mud and salt from panels, crevices and ledges,
and that all drain holes and channels are free of debris.
NOTE:You can do more harm by hosing off the vehicle
without removing caked mud and debris.
The frame of your Viper is galvanized for rust-through
protection. It is also dipped in a black E-Coat to protect the
welded areas. Avoid any scratches through to bare metal.
Commercial Car Washes
We do not recommend that you take your Viper through
a commercial car wash.
In the event that you do take your Viper to a commercial
car wash, move the Heater/Air Conditioning blower
control to the lowest setting. This will prevent the possi-
bility of water entering the system.
CAUTION!
The tires on your Viper are wider than the guide
tracks on most washes and the low ground clearance
of your vehicle may not be compatible with some car
wash equipment. You could damage your vehicle.
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FUSES Ð Power Distribution Center
CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it shows a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
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Power Distribution Center
Cavity Fuse Circuits
1 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpBatt-Relay Contact, High
Blower Motor Module-
ABS Pump Feed
2 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpABS Pump Feed
3 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBattery
4 Cartridge Fuse 20
Amp YellowFused Feed to RS Ampli-
fier or Power Amplifier
5 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenIgnition Switch (Run &
Accessory)-(Downstream)
6 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpBatt
7 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBatt-Relay Contact, ABS
Pump Motor
8 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBatt-Motor, WiperCavity Fuse Circuits
9 Cartridge Fuse 40
AmpBatt-Fuseblock
10 Cartridge Fuse 30
Amp GreenBatt-Switch, Ignition
(Run/Start/Accy)
11 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowBatt-Relay Contact, Auto
Shutdown
12 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowSecondary Power Outlet
Feed
13 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBatt-Flasher, Hazard
14 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueRear 02 Sensor to Heater
Relay
15 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowElectric Heated RR. WDO
(EBL)
16, 17 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowFused Feed-Cigar Lighter
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
18 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBatt-Locks, Power Door
19 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBatt
20 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueFeed-Courtesy, Dome, Vi-
sor, Illuminated Entry,
Reading
21 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueFuse Feed to Stop Lamp
Switch
22 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueBattery to AC Clutch Re-
lay
23, 24 Mini Fuse 10
Amp RedAirbag, Ignition Run
25-29 ISO RELAY Batt-Relay Contact, High
Blower Motor
30-34 MICRO RELAY Batt-Relay-Starter Contact
to SolenoidCavity Fuse Circuits
35-39 MICRO RELAY Feed-Auto Shutdown Re-
lay Coil
40-44 MICRO RELAY Feed-Horn (From Relay)
45-49 MICRO RELAY Batt-Relay-Headlamps
50-54 MICRO RELAY Relay-A/C Clutch Output
from Relay Contact (B+)
55-59 MICRO RELAY Left/Right Downstream
Oxygen Sensor Output
Feed FR
60, 61 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueIgnition Start/Run Relay
Coil
62, 63 Mini Fuse 15
Amp BlueIgnition Start/Run Gauges
64, 65 Mini Fuse 10
Amp RedIgnition Start/Run Airbag
66, 67 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowFeed-Ign Run/Acc Wiper
Switch
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
68, 69 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowLeft HID Headlamp
70, 71 Mini Fuse 20
Amp YellowRight HID Headlamp
72-76 MICRO RELAY Batt-Run/Acc Relay
82-86 MICRO RELAY Heated Rear Window
(EBL) Relay
87-91 MICRO RELAY Batt-Motor, Fuel Pump
RelayVEHICLE STORAGE
We recommend that you follow these guidelines before
storing your vehicle for extended periods.
²Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation
inside the gas tank.
If you plan on storing your vehicle more than 2
months, add an anti-oxidant fuel stabilizer to the fuel
tank.
²Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion
related acids in the crankcase.
²Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish.
²Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent acci-
dental damage to the finish.
²Store the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated location.
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²If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera-
tures, remove the battery and store it in a dry, well
ventilated area or place a trickle charger (1.5 Amp)
with automatic shutdown / overcharge protection
connected to the battery. Do not leave the trickle
charger hooked up to the battery without being
plugged into the 110 AC voltage outlet, because this
will result in further drain on the vehicle's battery. If
the vehicle is not going to be driven in the next 3
weeks, follow the battery recharge procedure in the
Service Manual, then disconnect the battery at the
negative terminal or use the save feature described in
Maintaining your Vehicle section under the Mainte-
nance Procedures sub-section, within Maintenance-
Free Battery.CAUTION!
Use care when disconnecting the remote positive
cable. It is connected to the battery and can short out
to any metal on the vehicle. Always tape or wrap the
exposed cable end to prevent electrical shorts.
²Disconnecting the battery causes the engine control
system to lose memory of some ªlearnedº functions,
unless using the Battery Save feature described in
Maintaining your Vehicle section under the Mainte-
nance Procedures sub-section, within Maintenance-
Free Battery. The engine may run rough when first
started after a battery disconnect until the control
module ªrelearnsº these functions.
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