2008 DODGE VIPER tire pressure

At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check 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.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect 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.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the suspension components.
²Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
²Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Check power steering fluid level.
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Miles 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change the brake and clutch fluid.X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
LLAlthough not required, the manufacturer recom-
mends reprogramming TPMS after rotating tires so sys-
tem can relearn tire pressure sensor location. For more
information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) in Section 5 of this manual.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
268 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 96,000 102,000 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000)
[Months] [96] [102] [108] [114] [120]
Change the transmission fluid. X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Change the brake and clutch fluid. X
Lubricate the front and rear suspension ball joints. X
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
LLAlthough not required, the manufacturer recom-
mends reprogramming TPMS after rotating tires so sys-
tem can relearn tire pressure sensor location. For more
information refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) in Section 5 of this manual.
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 the 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 mechanic.
SCHEDULE ªAº 273
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About Your Brakes....................... 144
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............97,145
Accessory Delay, Power..................13,26
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 221
Adding Fuel........................... 171
Adding Washer Fluid...................89,217
Adjustable Pedals........................ 90
Aiming Headlights....................... 251
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 203
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 212
Air Conditioning................122,123,125,212
Air Conditioning Controls................. 123
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 127
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............212,213
Air Conditioning System.............123,125,212
Air Pressure, Tires....................101,158
Airbag................................ 40
Airbag Deployment.....................43,48
Airbag Light......................44,50,58,99Airbag Maintenance....................... 49
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 13
Alignment and Balance................... 163
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna.............................. 122
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 121
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........220,221,251
Capacities........................... 251
Disposal............................ 222
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 145
Anti-Lock Warning Light................97,147
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 13
Appearance Care........................ 230
Auto Down Power Windows................ 27
Automatic Door Locks..................... 25
Ball Joints............................. 214
Battery............................106,206
286 INDEX

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
288 INDEX

Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 140
Hazard Warning Flasher.................99,176
Headlights..........................81,243
Aiming............................. 251
High Beam........................... 83
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 83
Lights On Reminder..................... 82
Passing.............................. 84
Switch............................... 81
Time Delay........................... 81
Heater.............................122,123
High Beam Indicator...................... 97
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . 83
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 215
Hood Release........................... 79
Hoses.............................224,225
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 228Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Timing.............................. 205
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 205
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Infant Restraint........................50,51
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 101
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster........................ 96
Instrument Panel and Controls............... 95
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 232
Interior Lighting.......................81,84
Interior Lights.........................84,85
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)............ 87
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 186
292 INDEX

LowTire ............................ 101
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 98
Map Reading.......................... 84
Oil Pressure.......................... 105
Park................................ 81
Passing.............................. 84
Reading.............................. 84
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 103
Service...........................240,242
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator).... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........101,166
Turn Signal.........................82,99
Voltage............................. 106
Loading Vehicle......................... 173
Capacities........................... 173
Tires ............................... 153
Locks................................. 23
Door................................ 23
Power Door........................... 24Low Tire Indicator....................... 166
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 166
Lubricants..........................214,215
Lubrication, Body....................... 215
Luggage/Cargo Capacity.................. 173
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 206
Maintenance Procedures................... 198
Maintenance Schedule.................... 256
Light Duty Schedule ªBº................. 259
Schedule ªAº......................... 269
Schedule ªBº......................... 259
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . 98,196
Manual, Service......................... 282
Manual Transmission..................... 136
Fluid Level Check...................228,253
Lubricant Selection..................... 253
Shift Speeds.......................... 138
Message Center.......................... 97
294 INDEX

Methanol............................. 169
Mirrors................................ 75
Electric Remote........................ 76
Outside............................75,76
Rearview............................. 75
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 166
Mopar Parts.........................197,280
MTBE/ETBE........................... 169
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 81
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 56
Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 168
Odometer.............................. 96
Trip ................................ 96
Oil, Engine.......................198,251,252
Capacity............................ 251Change Interval....................... 199
Checking............................ 198
Dipstick............................. 198
Disposal............................ 201
Filter............................201,252
Filter Disposal........................ 201
Materials Added to..................... 201
Pressure Gauge....................... 104
Recommendation...................200,251
Viscosity..........................200,251
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 201
Onboard Diagnostic System..............195,196
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 75
Overheating, Engine...................... 176
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 282
Paint Care............................. 231
Panic Alarm............................ 19
Parking Brake.......................... 142
INDEX 295
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