2006 DODGE VIPER tire pressure

Check the battery every 4 to 6 weeks to ensure that the
voltage is above 12.40. Voltage will drop more rapidly
in hot temperatures. If battery voltage drops below
12.40, follow the battery recharge procedure in the
Service Manual.
•Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to
at least -20°F (-29°C).
•Block the wheels. Do not apply the Parking Brake.
•Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum
pressure, (29 PSI).
•Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
•For long term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
•Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
NOTE:To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the trunk/liftgate, hood, doors, win-
dows and convertible top are completely closed.
2. Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and
that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the hood, trunk/liftgate and door
switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system
check which follows.
Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the alarm
SET light comes on and flashes, the system is operating
properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the
system. See your dealer for service.
210 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE:Also inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the suspension components.
•Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
•Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Check power steering fluid level.
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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
250 INDEX

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

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
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Message Center.......................... 91
Mirrors................................ 69
Electric Remote........................ 70
Outside.............................. 70
Rearview............................. 69
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................171,245
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 76
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 52
Occupant Restraints....................... 29
Oil, Engine.......................172,220,221
Capacity............................ 220
Change Interval....................... 173
Checking............................ 172
Disposal............................ 175
Filter............................175,221
Materials Added to..................... 175Pressure Gauge........................ 96
Recommendation...................174,220
Viscosity............................ 220
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 175
Onboard Diagnostic System..............169,170
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Overheating, Engine...................... 156
Owner’s Manual.......................4,246
Paint Care............................. 200
Panic Alarm............................ 18
Parking Brake.......................... 124
Parking On Hill......................... 125
Passing Light........................... 80
PCV Valve............................ 178
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 82
Pets.................................. 52
Pets, Transporting........................ 52
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 134
258 INDEX

Power
Accessory Delay......................14,28
Brakes.............................. 125
Distribution Center..................... 203
Steering..........................129,185
Windows............................. 27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 35
Programming Transmitters.................. 19
Radial Ply Tires......................... 141
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 192
Radio Antenna.......................... 111
Radio Broadcast Signals.................... 98
Radio Operation......................... 111
Radio, Satellite.......................... 106
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 99
Rear Axle............................. 199
Rear Liftgate............................ 26
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 200Rearview Mirrors........................ 69
Reclining Front Seats...................... 73
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 149
Refrigerant............................ 185
Reminder, Lights On...................... 78
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................33,93
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 16
Replacement Parts....................... 171
Replacement Tires....................... 143
Reporting Safety Defects................... 245
Restraints, Child......................... 36
Restraints, Infant......................... 36
Restraints, Occupant...................... 29
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 163
Rotation, Tires.......................... 147
Run Flat Feature........................ 146
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 53
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 54
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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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