2010 DODGE VIPER Owners Manual

WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the
headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
•When the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This
diminishes and becomes more white after approxi-
mately 10 seconds as the system charges.
•If High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps are not
working, cycle the headlamp switch four times to see
if it will restrike.
Front Fog Lamp
1. Remove the push pin from the upper outer corner of
the splash shield and remove the splash shield.
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2. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise,
and then pull it out of the front fog lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the front
fog lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.6. Install the splash shield and push pin.
Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp, Rear Marker Lamp
1. Open the trunk
2. Remove the two fasteners and then remove the access
panel.
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3. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the upper lamp
assembly.4. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
5. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
6. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the upper
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
7. Install the access panel and the two fasteners.
8. Close the trunk.
Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp, Rear Marker Lamp
(Coupe Models)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
1 — Rear Marker Lamp
2 — Tail/Stop Lamp
3 — Taillamp
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Backup Lamp, Rear Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two fasteners and then remove the access
panel.3. Remove the three upper lamp assembly retaining nuts.
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4. Remove the three bulb and socket assemblies from the
upper lamp assembly by turning them counterclockwise
and then pulling them out of the upper lamp assembly.5. Remove the upper lamp assembly.
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6. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the lower lamp
assembly.7. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
8. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
9. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the lower
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
1 — Backup Lamp
2 — Rear Turn Signal Lamp
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10. Reinstall the three bulb and socket assemblies into
the upper lamp assembly, and turn them clockwise.
11. Reinstall the upper lamp assembly and the three
retaining nuts.
12. Install the access panel and the two fasteners.
13. Close the trunk.
License Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise,
and then pull it out of the housing.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the hous-
ing, and then turn it clockwise.
6. Close the trunk.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 16 Gallons60.6 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
8.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-40, API Certified) 11 Quarts10.4 Liters
Cooling System *
8.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 16 Quarts
15 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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