2005 DODGE VIPER service

MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of
Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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Charging System Light..................... 90
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 123
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 162
Checks, Safety........................... 51
Child Restraint........................34,39
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 37
Circuit Breakers......................... 197
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 142
Climate Control......................... 104
Clock................................. 93
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 103
Compact Spare Tire...................... 134
Console............................... 66
Console, Floor........................... 66
Contract, Service........................ 236
Converter, Catalytic...................... 168
Convertible............................. 55
Convertible Boot.......................59,64
Convertible Top.......................55,196Convertible Top Maintenance............... 196
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 185
Cooling System......................... 183
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 185
Coolant Capacity...................... 212
Coolant Level......................183,187
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 186
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 184
Inspection........................... 183
Points to Remember.................... 187
Pressure Cap......................... 185
Radiator Cap......................... 185
Rubber and Plastic Components............ 188
Selection of Coolant...............184,212,213
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 171
Customer Assistance..................... 235
Daytime Running Lights................... 76
Dealer Service.......................... 163
246 INDEX

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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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
254 INDEX

Disabled Vehicle....................... 155
Trailering............................ 146
Traction.............................. 154
Trailer Towing.......................... 146
Transmission........................... 193
Fluid............................... 214
Shifting.......................... 114,115
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 19
Transmitter Programming................... 18
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry..........15,19
Transporting Pets........................ 50
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 137
Trip Odometer Reset Button................. 86
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 24
Turn Signals..........................77,87
Underbody Maintenance.................. 196
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 241
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 142Upholstery Care........................ 194
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................127,146
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 202
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 20
Ventilation System....................... 104
Vinyl Trim............................. 194
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................166,212
Voltmeter.............................. 93
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 148
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 237
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 182
Washers, Windshield.................81,82,182
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 138
Wheel Bearings......................... 194
256 INDEX