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▫Body Lubrication.....................186
▫Front And Rear Suspension Ball Joints......186
▫Steering Linkage......................187
▫Body Mechanism Lubrication.............187
▫Windshield Washers...................189
▫Exhaust System......................189
▫Cooling System.......................190
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......195
▫Brake System........................195
▫Brake, Power Steering, And Fuel System
Hoses.............................196
▫Brake And Clutch Fluid.................197
▫Master Cylinder......................197▫Hydraulic Clutch.....................198
▫Transmission........................198
▫Rear Axle...........................199
▫Wheel Bearings.......................200
▫Appearance Care.....................200
Fuses — Power Distribution Center..........203
Vehicle Storage........................208
Replacement Bulbs......................211
▫Interior Light Bulbs....................211
▫Exterior Light Bulbs — Convertible Models . . . 211
▫Exterior Light Bulbs — Coupe Models......212
Exterior Light Bulb Service................212
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CAUTION!
The tires on your Viper are wider than the guide
tracks on most washes and the low ground clearance
of your vehicle may not be compatible with some car
wash equipment. You could damage your vehicle.
FUSES — Power Distribution Center
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
Power Distribution Center
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Fueling............................... 152
Fuses................................ 203
GasCap .............................. 152
Gasoline.............................. 148
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 149
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 149
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 149
Gauges................................ 96
Coolant Temperature..................94,96
Fuel................................ 97
Oil Pressure........................... 96
Speedometer.......................... 90
Tachometer........................... 96
Voltmeter............................ 97
General Information...................... 19
Glass Cleaning.......................... 201
Ground Clearance....................... 148Hazard Warning Flasher.................91,156
Headlights............................ 214
Aiming............................. 219
High Beam........................... 80
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 80
Passing.............................. 80
Switch............................... 78
Time Delay........................... 79
Heater................................ 111
High Beam Indicator...................... 93
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 188
Hood Release........................... 73
Hoses.............................195,196
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 198
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Timing.............................. 178
Wiring System........................ 178
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