2008 DODGE VIPER coolant

Carpeting............................. 233
Catalytic Converter...................... 204
CD (Compact Disc) Changer................ 114
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............108,112
Chains, Tire............................ 164
Charging System Light.................... 106
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 150
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 196
Checks, Safety........................... 57
Child Restraint....................50,51,52,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 53
Circuit Breakers......................... 234
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 168
Climate Control......................... 122
Clock................................ 106
Clutch Fluid........................... 228
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 122
Console............................... 92Console, Floor........................... 92
Contract, Service........................ 279
Converter, Catalytic...................... 204
Convertible............................. 63
Convertible Boot.......................67,72
Convertible Top.......................63,232
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 232
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 221
Cooling System......................... 219
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 221
Coolant Capacity...................... 251
Coolant Level......................219,222
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 222
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 220
Inspection........................... 222
Points to Remember.................... 223
Pressure Cap......................... 221
Radiator Cap......................... 221
Rubber and Plastic Components............ 224
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......220,251,252
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 206
Customer Assistance..................... 277
Daytime Running Lights................... 82
Dealer Service.......................... 198
Defroster, Rear Window................... 128
Defroster, Windshield...................58,125
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 87
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 195
Dimmer Control......................... 85
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 83
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 222
Door Locks............................. 23
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 25
Doors................................. 23
Drive Belts............................ 202Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 139
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 140
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 76
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 100
Emergency Brake........................ 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 189
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 176
Jump Starting......................... 186
Overheating.......................... 176
Towing............................. 189
Emission Control System Maintenance......196,256
Engine............................... 194
Air Cleaner.......................... 203
Break-In Recommendations................ 56
Checking Oil Level..................... 198
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Compartment......................... 194
Coolant (Antifreeze).................219,252
Cooling..........................104,219
Exhaust Gas Caution................29,57,171
Fails to Start.......................... 135
Flooded, Starting...................... 135
Fuel Requirements..................168,251
Oil ...........................198,251,252
Oil Change Interval.................... 199
Oil Disposal.......................... 201
Oil Filler Cap......................... 200
Oil Filter............................ 201
Oil Selection.......................200,251
Overheating.......................104,176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................200,251
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 200
Ethanol............................... 169
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,57,171,218
Exhaust System.......................57,218Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 203
Engine Fuel.......................... 204
Engine Oil........................201,252
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 201
Flashers
Hazard Warning.....................99,176
Turn Signal.........................82,99
Flash-To-Pass........................... 84
Flooded Engine Starting................... 135
Floor Console........................... 92
Fluid Capacities......................... 251
Fluid Leaks............................. 59
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................226,253
Capacities........................... 251
Clutch Fluid.......................... 228
Cooling System....................... 219
Engine Oil........................... 198
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Manual Transmission.................228,253
Power Steering.....................213,253
Fluids................................ 252
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 252
Fog Lights.........................81,82,97
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 176
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 189
Fuel................................. 168
Adding............................. 171
Clean Air............................ 168
Ethanol............................. 169
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 171
Filter............................... 204
Gasoline............................ 168
Gauge.............................. 105
Hoses.............................. 224
Methanol............................ 169
Octane Rating......................168,252
Requirements......................168,251Tank Capacity........................ 251
Fuel System Caution..................... 172
Fueling............................... 171
Fuses................................ 234
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).................. 171
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 168
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 168
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 168
Gauges............................... 103
Coolant Temperature.................... 104
Fuel................................ 105
Oil Pressure.......................... 104
Speedometer.......................... 96
Tachometer.......................... 103
Voltmeter............................ 105
General Information...................... 22
Glass Cleaning.......................... 232
Ground Clearance....................... 174
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Parking On Hill......................... 142
Passing Light........................... 84
PCV Valve............................ 206
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 90
Pets.................................. 56
Pets, Transporting........................ 56
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 153
Power
Accessory Delay......................13,26
Brakes.............................. 144
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 234
Door Locks........................... 24
Mirrors.............................. 76
Steering..........................148,213
Steering, Checking..................... 213
Windows............................. 26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 39
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20Radial Ply Tires......................... 160
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 221
Radio Antenna......................... 122
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 106
Radio Operation........................ 122
Radio, Satellite.......................... 117
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 108
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 230
Rear Liftgate............................ 28
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 230
Rear Window Defroster................... 128
Rear Window Features.................... 128
Rearview Mirrors........................ 75
Reclining Front Seats...................... 78
Recreational Towing...................... 174
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 168
Refrigerant............................ 213
Reminder, Lights On...................... 82
Reminder, Seat Belt....................36,103
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 17
Remote Trunk Release..................... 29
Replacement Parts....................... 197
Replacement Tires....................... 162
Reporting Safety Defects................... 281
Restraints, Child......................... 50
Restraints, Infant......................... 51
Restraints, Occupant...................... 31
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 189
Rotation, Tires.......................... 164
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 58
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 59
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 281
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 29
Safety Information, Tire................... 149
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio.......................... 117
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 121Schedule, Maintenance.................... 256
Scheduled Maintenance................... 198
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 233
Seat Belt Reminder.....................36,103
Seat Belts.............................. 31
And Pregnant Women................... 39
Child Restraint...................50,51,52,55
Extender............................. 39
Inspection............................ 58
Operating Instructions................... 32
Reminder............................ 103
Untwisting Procedure.................... 35
Seats................................. 77
Adjustment........................... 77
Reclining............................. 78
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 13
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........220,252
Selection of Oil......................... 200
Service Assistance....................... 277
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Service Contract......................... 279
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 98
Service Manuals........................ 282
Setting the Clock........................ 106
Shift Indicator Light...................103,138
Shift Speeds.........................136,138
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 138
Shoulder Belts........................... 31
Signals, Turn..........................82,99
Six Point Belt System...................... 38
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 139
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 164
Snow Tires............................ 164
Spark Plugs............................ 203
Speedometer............................ 96
Starting............................... 132
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 186
Engine Fails to Start.................... 135Starting and Operating.................... 132
Starting Procedures...................... 132
Steering
Linkage............................. 214
Power...........................148,213
Tilt Column........................... 89
Storage............................... 238
Storage, Vehicle......................... 126
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 189
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 40
Tachometer............................ 103
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 104
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 13
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 13
Tilt Steering Column...................... 89
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 153
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 152
Tire Markings.......................... 149
298 INDEX