2010 DODGE VIPER heater

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift tran smission intoNEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
• In city traffic — while moving, shift into the highest gear possible to reduce engine RPM.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not re turn to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could dama ge your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, t urn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to co ol. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. You can be hurt by the fan.
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps or allow the
clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on skin, flush the
contaminated area immediately w ith large quantities of water.
• A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from the battery vent holes. Don’t lean over the battery when
attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow this procedure carefully.
• Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output that exceeds 12-volts (i.e., do not use a 24-volt power source).
• The battery is located underneath an acce ss panel inside the rear compartment on the
left side of the vehicle. A remote batt ery terminal is located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting.
• Remove all metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, which might make an unintended electrical contact.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, shif t the transmissioninto NEUTRAL, and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical loads.
• Remove the plastic cover from the remote jump-start positive post (+) in the engine compartment.
If You Are Jump-Starting Your Vehicle:
• Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the boosterbattery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the remote jump-start positive
post (+).
• Connect the other cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the ear of the thermostat housing on the engine
in your vehicle. Make sure you have a good contact.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 16 Quarts (15 Liters).
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to the MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter For best performance and maximum protection under
all types of operating
conditions, the
manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-10725 and are
approved to MB 229.3 or
MB 229.5. The
manufacturer recommends
the use of a full synthetic
5W-40 or equivalent engine
oil.11 Quarts (10.4 Liters)
Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded
91 Octane or higher 16 Gallons (60.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plugs RE10PMC5 (Gap 0.050 in
[1.27 mm]) —
Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Rear Axle MOPAR®Synthetic Gear
and Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-140 or equivalent, with
Limited Slip Additive
Friction Modifier. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®Brake and Clutch
Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle
or equivalent. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Tr ansmission
Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE