2009 DODGE VIPER maintenance

Clean Air Gasoline....................... 171
Climate Control......................... 125
Clock................................ 110
Clutch Fluid........................... 224
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 124
Console............................... 94
Console, Floor........................... 94
Contract, Service........................ 273
Convertible............................. 65
Convertible Boot.......................69,74
Convertible Top.......................65,228
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 228
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 219
Cooling System......................... 216
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 218
Coolant Capacity...................... 246
Coolant Level......................217,220
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 220
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 217Inspection........................... 220
Points to Remember.................... 221
Pressure Cap......................... 219
Radiator Cap......................... 219
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......217,246,247
Customer Assistance..................... 271
Daytime Running Lights................... 84
Dealer Service.......................... 203
Defroster, Rear Window.................... 95
Defroster, Windshield...................61,128
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 90
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 200
Dimmer Control......................... 88
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 86
Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 144
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 220
282 INDEX

Door Locks............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Doors................................. 25
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 141
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 142
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 104
Emergency Brake........................ 145
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 195
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 180
Jump Starting......................... 192
Overheating.......................... 180
Towing............................. 196
Emission Control System Maintenance......201,250Engine............................... 199
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Break-In Recommendations................ 59
Checking Oil Level..................... 203
Compartment......................... 199
Coolant (Antifreeze).................217,247
Cooling..........................108,216
Exhaust Gas Caution................31,60,174
Fails to Start.......................... 136
Flooded, Starting...................... 136
Fuel Requirements..................170,246
Oil ...........................203,246,247
Oil Change Interval.................... 204
Oil Disposal.......................... 206
Oil Filler Cap......................... 205
Oil Filter............................ 206
Oil Selection.......................205,246
Overheating.......................108,180
Engine Oil Viscosity...................205,246
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Power Door........................... 26
Low Tire Indicator....................... 169
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 169
Lubrication, Body....................... 212
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 207
Maintenance Procedures................... 203
Maintenance Schedule.................... 250
Light Duty Schedule “B”................. 253
Schedule “A”......................... 263
Schedule “B”......................... 253
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 102,201
Manual, Service......................... 275
Manual Transmission..................... 137
Fluid Level Check...................224,248
Lubricant Selection..................... 248
Shift Speeds.......................... 139
Message Center......................... 101
Methanol............................. 171Mirrors................................ 77
Electric Remote........................ 78
Outside............................77,78
Rearview............................. 77
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 169
Mopar Parts.........................202,274
MTBE/ETBE........................... 171
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 83
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 59
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 170
Odometer............................. 100
Trip ................................ 100
Oil, Engine.......................203,246,247
Capacity............................ 246
Change Interval....................... 204
288 INDEX

Radial Ply Tires......................... 163
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 219
Radio Antenna......................... 124
Radio Operation........................ 125
Radio, Satellite.......................... 120
Radio (Sound Systems).................... 111
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 226
Rear Liftgate............................ 30
Rear Window Defroster.................... 95
Rear Window Features..................... 95
Rearview Mirrors........................ 77
Reclining Front Seats...................... 80
Recreational Towing...................... 176
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 171
Refrigerant............................ 212
Reminder, Lights On...................... 84
Reminder, Seat Belt....................39,107
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 18
Remote Trunk Release..................... 32Replacement Parts....................... 202
Replacement Tires....................... 166
Reporting Safety Defects................... 274
Restraints, Child......................... 53
Restraints, Infant......................... 54
Restraints, Occupant...................... 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 195
Rotation, Tires.......................... 167
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 62
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 274
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 31
Safety Information, Tire................... 151
Safety Tips............................. 60
Satellite Radio.......................... 120
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 124
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 250
Scheduled Maintenance................... 203
290 INDEX

Seat Belt Reminder.....................39,107
Seat Belts............................33,34
And Pregnant Women................... 41
Child Restraint...................53,54,55,58
Extender............................. 41
Inspection............................ 61
Maintenance.......................... 229
Operating Instructions................... 35
Reminder............................ 107
Untwisting Procedure.................... 39
Seats................................. 79
Adjustment........................... 79
Reclining............................. 80
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 13
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........217,247
Selection of Oil......................... 205
Service Assistance....................... 271
Service Contract......................... 273Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 102
Service Manuals........................ 275
Setting the Clock........................ 110
Shift Indicator Light...................107,139
Shift Speeds.........................137,139
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 139
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Signals, Turn.........................85,103
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 141
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 167
Snow Tires............................ 167
Speedometer........................... 100
Starting............................... 134
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 192
Engine Fails to Start.................... 136
Starting and Operating.................... 134
Starting Procedures...................... 134
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Rearming of the SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemElectronicImmobilization System - Canada OnlyILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
To Unlock the DoorsTo Lock the DoorsTo Unlatch the Trunk/LiftgateUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LockPower Door LocksWINDOWS Power WindowsAuto Down Feature
Wind BuffetingLIFTGATE - COUPE MODELS ONLY TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY TRUNK SAFETY WARNING - CONVERTIBLE MODELS ONLY Trunk Emergency ReleaseOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder
Belt Untwisting ProcedureEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Automatic Locking ModeSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintBREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust SystemSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDINGTHE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED To Lower the
TopTo Raise the TopConvertible Top Boot Cover Installation - If EquippedConvertible Top Boot Cover Removal and StorageMIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorOutside MirrorsPower MirrorsSEATS Manual Seat AdjustmentsTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Exterior
and Interior Lighting ControlHeadlights and Parking LightsHeadlight Time DelayDaytime Running LightsLights-On ReminderBattery Saver Feature -Exterior LightsFog LightsTurn Signals High Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchFlash-to-PassInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS
AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureWindshield WashersTILT STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Adjustable Foot RestCONSOLE FEATURES REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window DefrosterUNDERSTANDING YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION SpeedometerMessage CenterGauges and Indicator LightsSETTING THE DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RAH - AM AND FM STEREO RADIO
WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS Radio OperationCD Player OperationCD/DVD Changer OperationNotes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic
Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH, REV and RBK RadiosSelecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU,RAZ, RB1 and RBQ RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type)
Button (If Equipped)PTY (SCAN) ButtonPTY (SEEK) ButtonSatellite AntennaReception QualityRADIO ANTENNA CD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Conditioning and Heating System Operating Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingIf Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingMANUAL TRANSMISSION Recommended Shift SpeedsSkip Shift Indicator LightDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTraction DRIVING THROUGH
WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPOWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Brake Pad Break-InAnti-Lock Brake SystemTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading
and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures for High Speed OperationRadial Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresTire StorageTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Low Tire IndicatorFUEL REQUIREMENTS 8.4L EngineReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System
CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)TRAILER TOWING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)GROUND CLEARANCE
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS TIREFIT KIT TIREFIT StorageTIREFIT Usage PrecautionsTIREFIT Kit Components and Operation Sealing a Tire with TIREFITJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING
A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 8.4L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER
SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterMaintenance-Free BatteryBattery Save FeatureAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesAdding Washer FluidExhaust SystemCooling SystemBrake
SystemManual TransmissionHydraulic ClutchRear AxleAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionFUSES Power Distribution CenterMini-Power Distribution CenterVEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Auxiliary High Beam Headlight,
Front Park/Turn Signal Light, Front Side Marker LightHigh Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)Front Fog LightTaillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker LightTaillight, Tail/Stop Light, Rear Marker Light (Coupe Models)Backup Light, Rear Turn Signal LightLicense LightFLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AIF YOU
NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer
CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn Canada
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX