2009 DODGE VIPER adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 8.4L............. 199
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)........ 200
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 201
Replacement Parts..................... 202
Dealer Service........................ 203
Maintenance Procedures................. 203
▫Engine Oil......................... 203
▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 206▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 206
▫Maintenance-Free Battery............... 207
▫Battery Save Feature.................. 210
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 211
▫Body Lubrication..................... 212
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 213
▫Adding Washer Fluid.................. 213
▫Exhaust System...................... 214
▫Cooling System...................... 216
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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C System
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
sor Oil, and Refrigerants.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease such as
MOPARSpray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera-
tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
212 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MOPAR
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of
the vehicle. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not engine coolant (anti-
freeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush
out the residual water.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 213
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Rear Axle
Axle Lubricant Level Check
Check the exterior of the axle for evidence of gear oil
leakage every 12 months or 6,000 miles (10 000 km). This
check should be made with the vehicle level and sup-
ported by the suspension, with the vehicle on the ground
or raised on an axle and wheel type hoist. The axle
lubricant level should be between the bottom of the filler
plug and a point approximately 3/8 in (9.5 mm) below
the filler plug. If adding axle lubricant, use only the
manufacturer’s recommended axle lubricant. Refer to the
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section
for the correct fluid type.
NOTE:The Limited Slip Differential requires that a
friction control additive be added when draining and
refilling the axle lubricant.
Change Axle Lubricant
Drain and fill the axle at the intervals specified in
“Maintenance Schedules” in Section 8 of this manual.
Change the lubricant immediately if contaminated with
water. See your authorized dealer for service.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
226 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 205
Ethanol............................... 171
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,60,174,214
Exhaust System.......................60,214
Exterior Finish Care...................... 227
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Engine Oil........................206,247
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 206
Finish Care............................ 227
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................103,180
Turn Signal........................85,103
Flash-To-Pass........................... 86
Flooded Engine Starting................... 136
Floor Console........................... 94
Fluid Capacities......................... 246
Fluid Leaks............................. 62Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................222,248
Capacities........................... 246
Clutch Fluid.......................... 224
Cooling System....................... 217
Engine Oil........................... 203
Manual Transmission.................224,248
Power Steering.....................144,248
Fluids................................ 247
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 247
Fog Lights.........................83,84,101
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 180
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 195
Fuel................................. 170
Adding............................. 175
Clean Air............................ 171
Ethanol............................. 171
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 175
Gasoline............................ 170
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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