2005 DODGE VIPER maintenance schedule

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at
3 months.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine air cleaner
filter.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
Change the transmission fluid.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt as
needed. Not required if the belt was previously replaced.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced at
60 months.X
* This maintenance is recommended by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation to the owner but is not required to maintain
the warranty on the PCV orifice.‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a
malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
SCHEDULE“B”227
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* This maintenance is recommended by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation to the owner but is not required to maintain
the warranty on the PCV orifice.
‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that 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.
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High Beam Indicator.................... 89
Instrument Cluster...................... 75
Interior.............................. 74
License............................. 211
Lights On Reminder..................... 76
Malfunction Indicator.................... 88
Map Reading.......................... 73
Oil Pressure........................... 90
Reading.............................. 73
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 89
Service...........................204,205
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator).... 88
Turn Signal.......................74,77,87
Loading Vehicle......................... 146
Capacities........................... 146
Tires ............................... 126
Locks
Door................................ 13
Low Tire Indicator....................... 139Low Tire Pressure System.................. 139
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 36
Lubricants..........................179,180
Lubrication, Body....................... 179
Luggage/Cargo Capacity.................. 146
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 171
Maintenance Schedule.................... 218
Light Duty ScheduleB................. 221
ScheduleA......................... 228
ScheduleB.......................... 221
Malfunction Indicator Light..............88,162
Manual, Service......................... 240
Manual Transmission..................... 114
Shift Speeds.......................... 115
Master Cylinder......................... 191
Message Center.......................... 87
Mirrors................................ 67
Electric Remote........................ 68
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Distribution Center..................... 197
Steering..........................121,178
Windows............................. 24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 33
Programming Transmitters.................. 18
Radial Ply Tires......................... 134
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 185
Radio Antenna......................... 103
Radio Broadcast Signals.................... 94
Radio Operation........................ 103
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 95
Rear Axle............................. 193
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 194
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats...................... 71
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 213
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 142Refrigerant............................ 177
Reminder, Lights On...................... 76
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................31,89
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 15
Replacement Parts....................... 163
Replacement Tires....................... 137
Reporting Safety Defects................... 239
Restraints, Child......................... 34
Restraints, Infant......................... 34
Restraints, Occupant...................... 26
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 155
Rotation, Tires.......................... 141
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 51
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 52
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 239
Safety Information, Tire................... 122
Safety Tips............................. 51
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 218
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Scheduled Maintenance................... 164
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 196
Seat Belt Reminder.....................31,89
Seat Belts............................26,27
And Pregnant Women................... 33
Child Restraint.......................34,39
Extender............................. 33
Front Seat............................ 28
Inspection............................ 51
Operating Instructions................... 28
Reminder............................ 89
Seats................................. 69
Adjustment........................... 69
Reclining............................. 71
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 20
Selection of Coolant...................184,213
Selection of Oil......................... 166
Service Assistance....................234,235
Service Contract......................... 236Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 88
Service Manuals........................ 240
Setting the Clock......................... 93
Shift Indicator Light....................88,115
Shift Speeds......................... 114,115
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 115
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 68
Signals, Turn............................ 87
Six Point Belt System...................... 32
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 154
Snow Tires............................ 140
Spare Tire..........................134,135
Spark Plugs............................ 168
Speedometer............................ 86
Starting............................... 111
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 150
Engine Fails to Start.................... 112
Starting and Operating.................... 111
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