2006 DODGE VIPER engine coolant

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the front and rear axle fluid. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Replace theignition cables.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt as
needed.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV orifice.*X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
if not done at 102,000 miles.X
SCHEDULE “A” 237
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Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (120 000) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, theengine air
cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Change the front and rear axle fluid. X X
Inspect and replace the Auto Tension Drive Belt
as needed. ‡XXX
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball
joints.X
Inspect and replace, if necessary, thePCV ori-
fice.*X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.X
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About Your Brakes....................... 125
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............... 91
Accessory Delay, Power..................14,28
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 192
Adding Fuel........................... 152
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 189
Additives, Fuel......................... 150
Adjustable Pedals........................ 82
Aiming Headlights....................... 219
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 179
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 184
Air Conditioning..................... 111,184
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 185
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 139
Airbag................................ 43
Airbag Deployment....................... 47
Airbag Light..........................46,95
Airbag Maintenance....................... 51
Airbag On/Off Switch...................37,48Alarm System........................... 21
Alignment and Balance................... 145
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna.............................. 111
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 110
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............191,220
Capacities........................... 220
Disposal............................ 193
Anti-Lock Warning Light................... 91
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 21
Appearance Care........................ 200
Auto Down Power Windows................ 28
Automatic Door Locks..................... 16
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 222
Fluid Type........................... 222
Ball Joints............................. 186
Battery.............................94,179
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Emergency Starting..................... 158
Gas Caution.......................... 181
Jump Starting......................... 158
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 20
Bearings.............................. 200
Belt System, Six Point..................... 35
Belts, Drive............................ 176
Belts, Seat.............................. 29
Body Damage.......................... 201
Body Mechanism Lubrication............186,187
Body Mechanisms....................... 188
Boot, Convertible Top...................61,66
B-Pillar Location........................ 134
Brake, Parking.......................... 124
Brake System........................125,195
Anti-Lock........................... 125
Fluid Check.......................197,222
Hoses.............................. 196
Master Cylinder....................... 197Warning Light......................... 95
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....52,129
Bulb Replacement....................... 212
Bulbs, Light......................... 211,212
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 220
Capacities, Fluid........................ 220
Capacity, Cargo Weight................... 153
Caps, Filler
Power Steering........................ 185
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 192
Car Washes............................ 202
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............53,151
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 153
Carpeting............................. 202
Catalytic Converter...................... 176
CD Player...........................99,102
CD Player Maintenance................... 110
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Chains, Tire............................ 147
Charging System Light..................... 94
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 131
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 170
Checks, Safety........................... 53
Child Restraint........................36,41
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 39
Circuit Breakers......................... 203
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 149
Climate Control......................... 111
Clock................................. 97
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 110
Console............................... 68
Console, Floor........................... 68
Contract, Service........................ 244
Converter, Catalytic...................... 176
Convertible............................. 57
Convertible Boot.......................61,66
Convertible Top.......................57,202Convertible Top Maintenance............... 202
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 192
Cooling System......................... 190
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 192
Coolant Capacity...................... 220
Coolant Level......................190,193
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 193
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 191
Inspection........................... 193
Points to Remember.................... 194
Pressure Cap......................... 192
Radiator Cap......................... 192
Rubber and Plastic Components............ 195
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......191,220,221
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 178
Customer Assistance..................... 242
Daytime Running Lights................... 78
Dealer Service.......................... 171
252 INDEX

Defroster, Windshield...................... 53
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 85
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 169
Dimmer Control......................... 77
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 80
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 193
Door Locks............................. 14
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 16
Doors................................. 14
Drive Belts............................ 176
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 162
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 70
Emergency Brake........................ 124
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 163
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 156Jump Starting......................... 158
Overheating.......................... 156
Towing............................. 163
Emission Control System Maintenance......170,226
Engine............................... 168
Break-In Recommendations................ 52
Checking Oil Level..................... 172
Compartment......................... 168
Coolant (Antifreeze).................190,221
Cooling...........................94,190
Exhaust Gas Caution................26,53,151
Fails to Start.......................... 120
Fuel Requirements..................148,220
Oil ...........................172,220,221
Oil Change Interval.................... 173
Oil Disposal.......................... 175
Oil Filter............................ 175
Oil Selection.......................174,220
Overheating........................94,156
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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

Speedometer............................ 90
Starting............................... 119
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 158
Engine Fails to Start.................... 120
Starting and Operating.................... 119
Steering
Linkage............................. 187
Power...........................129,185
Tilt Column........................... 81
Storage............................... 208
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 43
Tachometer............................. 96
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant........... 96
Theft Alarm............................ 21
Theft System............................ 21
Tilt Steering Column...................... 81
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 134Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 133
Tire Markings.......................... 130
Tire Safety Information.................... 130
Tires ............................54,138,247
Air Pressure.......................... 138
Alignment........................... 145
Chains.............................. 147
General Information.................... 138
High Speed.......................... 141
Inflation Pressures..................... 139
Load Capacity.....................134,135
Quality Grading....................... 247
Radial.............................. 141
Replacement......................... 143
Rotation............................. 147
Run Flat Feature....................... 146
Safety..........................54,130,138
Sizes............................... 131
Snow Tires........................... 147
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