2006 DODGE VIPER service schedule

SCHEDULE “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (164,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 229
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the front and 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. ‡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.
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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.
SCHEDULE “A” 239
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Headlights.........................78,214
High Beam........................... 80
High Beam Indicator.................... 93
Instrument Cluster...................... 78
Interior............................76,77
License............................. 218
Lights On Reminder..................... 78
Malfunction Indicator.................... 92
Map Reading.......................... 75
Oil Pressure........................... 94
Reading.............................. 75
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 93
Service........................... 211,212
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator).... 92
Turn Signal.......................76,80,91
Loading Vehicle......................... 153
Capacities........................... 153
Tires ............................... 134Locks
Door................................ 14
Low Tire Indicator....................... 145
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 145
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 38
Lubricants..........................186,187
Lubrication, Body....................... 186
Luggage/Cargo Capacity.................. 153
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 179
Maintenance Schedule.................... 226
Light Duty ScheduleB................. 229
ScheduleA......................... 236
ScheduleB.......................... 229
Malfunction Indicator Light..............92,170
Manual, Service......................... 246
Manual Transmission..................... 122
Shift Speeds.......................... 123
Master Cylinder......................... 197
INDEX 257
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Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 245
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 26
Safety Information, Tire................... 130
Safety Tips............................. 53
Satellite Radio.......................... 106
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 110
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 226
Scheduled Maintenance................... 172
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 201
Seat Belt Reminder.....................33,93
Seat Belts............................29,30
And Pregnant Women................... 35
Child Restraint.......................36,41
Extender............................. 35
Front Seat............................ 31
Inspection............................ 53
Operating Instructions................... 31
Reminder............................ 93
Seats................................. 71Adjustment........................... 71
Reclining............................. 73
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........191,221
Selection of Oil......................... 174
Service Assistance....................... 242
Service Contract......................... 244
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 92
Service Manuals........................ 246
Setting the Clock......................... 97
Shift Indicator Light....................92,123
Shift Speeds.........................122,123
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 123
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 70
Signals, Turn............................ 91
Six Point Belt System...................... 35
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 162
Snow Tires............................ 147
Spark Plugs............................ 176
260 INDEX