2013 DODGE VIPER engine coolant

malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue
to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your
vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return 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.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or theparking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-
Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
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• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the
engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require
towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicleserviced by an authorized service center immediately.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
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 blower 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.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage 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, turn 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 cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant–
8.4L Engine MOPAR®Antifreeze/ Coolant
Five Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
or equivalent. 16 Quarts (15 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter–
8.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE
0W-40 engine oil, API Certified. 11 Quarts (10.4 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 8.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs, see your authorized
dealer. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. 3.4 Quarts (3.2 Liters)
Axle Rear– 8.4L Engine We recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Gear and Axle Lubricant. 1.5 Quarts (1.4 Liters)
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4
Motor Vehicle. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid + 4,
MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection–
8.4L Engine We recommend you use Premium
Unleaded 91 Octane Only or
Higher 16 Gallons (61 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced
into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified
engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
•
Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with
the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the manual transmission fluid. X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped),
add as necessary. XX X X
Change the rear axle fluid. X X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals,
for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear,
improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X XNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Adjustable Pedals............16
Airbag ..................10
Air Conditioning .............22
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ............9
Automatic Headlights ..........20
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC).............22
Automatic Transmission FluidType ..............83
AxleFluid ................83
Back-Up Camera ............23
Belts, Seat ................10
BrakeFluid ...............83
Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle .............18
Bulb Replacement ............90
Calibration, Compass ..........58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....13
ClimateControl .............22
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........83
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....20
CruiseLight ...............20
Customer Assistance ..........91
Customer Programmable Features . . .59
Defects, Reporting ............92
Dimmer Control .............20
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......20
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .24
Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)............20
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............59
Emergency, In Case of BrakeWarningLight ........69
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....80
Overheating .............71
Emergency Key ..............8 Engine
Break-In Recommendations ....18
Compartment ............82
OilSelection ............83
Overheating .............71
Starting ................9
Stopping ...............9
Event Data Recorder ...........81
ExteriorLights..............90
Fluid Capacities .............83
Fluids ..................83
FogLights................20
FreeingAStuckVehicle.........80
Fuel Specifications ............83
Fuse ...................86
Fuses ...................86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)...61
Headlights Automatic ..............20
Dimmer Switch ...........20
High Beam .............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ...........19
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . . .61
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .19
Introduction ................2
Jump Starting ..............78
KeyFob..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features ....60
Keyless Enter-N-Go Starting/Stopping ..........9
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren).............13
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............68
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