2010 DODGE VIPER check engine light

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 144
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 144
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 146
▫ After Starting ....................... 147
 Manual Transmission ................... 147
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ............. 149
▫ Skip Shift Indicator Light ............... 150
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 151
▫ Acceleration ........................ 151 ▫
Traction ........................... 151
 Driving Through Water ................. 151
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ................. 152
▫ Shallow Standing Water ............... 152
 Power Steering ....................... 154
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 154
 Parking Brake ........................ 155
 Brake System ........................ 157
▫ Brake Pad Break-In ................... 157
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 211

terminal or use the “Battery Save Feature” to conserve
battery power. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/
Battery Save Feature” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
NOTE: Disconnecting the battery causes the engine
control system to lose memory of some “learned” func-
tions. After reconnecting the battery, the engine may run
rough until the control module “relearns” these func-
tions. Using the Battery Save Feature will prevent the
engine controller from loosing its memory.
CAUTION!
Use care when disconnecting the remote positive
cable. It is connected to the battery and can short out
to any metal on the vehicle. Always tape or wrap the
exposed cable end to prevent electrical shorts. Check the battery every four to six weeks to ensure that
the voltage is above 12.40 Volts. The voltage will drop
more rapidly in hot temperatures. If battery voltage
drops below 12.40 Volts, follow the battery recharge
procedure in the Service Manual.
NOTE:
To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the trunk/liftgate, hood, doors, win-
dows, and convertible top are completely closed.
2. Make sure that Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter is operating and that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the HOOD, TRUNK/LIFTGATE, and
DOOR switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick
system check, which follows:
Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the alarm
SET light comes on and flashes, the system is operating7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 249

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect 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.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the suspension components.
•Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
•Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Check power steering fluid level.
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Jump Starting......................... 202
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 22
Location .......................... 202,217
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 219
Storing Vehicle ........................ 219
Belts, Seat .......................... 32,34,65
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 223
Boot, Convertible Top ................... 75,79
B-Pillar Location ........................ 167
Brake, Parking .......................... 155
Brake System ........................ 157,232
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 157,158
Fluid Check ....................... 233,262
Master Cylinder ....................... 233
Warning Light ........................ 112
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .....63,157
Bulb Replacement ....................... 251
Bulbs, Light .......................... 67,250Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 260
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 260
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 185
Power Steering ........................ 154
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 230
Car Washes ............................ 238
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............64,185
CD (Compact Disc) Changer ................ 125
CD (Compact Disc) Player ............... 119,123
Cellular Phone .......................... 134
Charging System Light .................... 118
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 163
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 211
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 64
Checks, Safety ........................... 64
Child Restraint ...................... 56,58,62
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 60
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INDEX 297

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 231
Door Locks ............................. 24
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 26
Doors ................................. 24
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 151
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 151
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 100
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 113
Emergency Brake ........................ 155
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 205
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 190
Jump Starting ......................... 202
Overheating .......................... 190 Towing
............................. 206
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 211,264
Engine ............................... 209
Air Cleaner .......................... 216
Break-In Recommendations ................ 63
Checking Oil Level ..................... 214
Compartment ......................... 209
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 227,261
Cooling .......................... 1 16,227
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 30,64,185
Fails to Start .......................... 146
Flooded, Starting ...................... 146
Fuel Requirements .................. 181,260
Oil ........................... 214,260,261
Oil Change Interval .................... 214
Oil Disposal .......................... 216
Oil Filter ............................ 216
Oil Selection ....................... 215,260
Overheating ....................... 1 16,190
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INDEX 299

Engine Oil Viscosity................... 215,260
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 215
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 53
Ethanol ............................... 182
Exhaust Gas Caution ............30,64,185,224,225
Exhaust System ....................... 64,224
Express Down Windows ................... 21
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 238
Exterior Lights .......................... 67
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 216
Engine Oil ........................ 216,261
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 216
Finish Care ............................ 238
Flashers Hazard Warning .................... 11 1,190
Turn Signal ...................... 67,91,111
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 91 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 146
Floor Console .......................... 102
Fluid Capacities ......................... 260
Fluid Leaks ............................. 67
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................ 233,262
Capacities ........................... 260
Clutch Fluid .......................... 236
Cooling System ....................... 227
Engine Oil ........................... 214
Manual Transmission ................235,262
Power Steering ..................... 154,262
Fluids ................................ 261
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 261
Fog Lights ......................... 88,90,110
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 190
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 205
Fuel ................................. 181
Adding ............................. 185
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Light Bulbs............................. 67
Lights ............................... 67,88
Airbag ........................ 49,56,65,112
Anti-Lock ......................... 1 10,161
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 110
Battery Saver ........................ 90,93
Brake Warning ........................ 112
Bulb Replacement ...................... 250
Courtesy/Reading ...................... 92
Daytime Running ....................... 89
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................ 91
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 113
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 116
Exterior .............................. 67
Fog .............................. 90,110
Hazard Warning Flasher .............. 111,190
Headlight Switch ....................... 88
Headlights ......................... 88,252
Headlights On Reminder ................. 90 High Beam
........................ 91,109
High Beam Indicator .................... 109
Illuminated Entry ....................... 17
Instrument Cluster ...................... 88
Intensity Control ....................... 93
Interior ............................ 91,93
Lights On Reminder ..................... 90
LowTire ............................ 113
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 110
Map Reading .......................... 92
Oil Pressure .......................... 117
Park ................................ 88
Passing .............................. 91
Reading ............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 115
Service ........................... 250,251
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........ 113,179
Turn Signal ...................... 67,91,111
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INDEX 303