2008 DODGE VIPER tow

SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec-
ommendations in Schedule ªBº in this section.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you, then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow the
maintenance recommendations in Schedule ªBº in this
section.
SCHEDULE ªBº 259
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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
INDEX 289
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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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Tire Safety Information.................... 149
TIREFIT.............................. 177
Tires ............................59,157,283
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 162
Air Pressure.......................... 157
Alignment........................... 163
Chains.............................. 164
General Information.................... 157
High Speed.......................... 160
Inflation Pressures..................... 158
Life of Tires.......................... 162
Load Capacity.....................153,154
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 166
Quality Grading....................... 283
Radial.............................. 160
Replacement......................... 162
Rotation............................. 164
Safety..........................59,149,157
Sizes............................... 150Snow Tires........................... 164
Spinning............................ 161
Storage............................. 164
Tread Wear Indicators................... 161
Top Cover.............................. 67
Towing............................174,189
Behind a Motor Home.................. 174
Disabled Vehicle....................... 189
Recreational.......................... 174
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 174
Traction.............................. 140
Trailer Towing.......................... 174
Transmission........................... 228
Fluid............................... 253
Shifting..........................136,138
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
INDEX 299
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