2013 DODGE VIPER transmission oil

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT 10 VERSIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rearaxle) in your new vehicle.
•
Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid,
and lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
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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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Using The Deflation Button
• Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
• Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expirationdate (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to
“Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire application use. After each use, always replace these components immediately at an authorized dealer.
• When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it
can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit.
• You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of the air
pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only the
Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when
inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them. The TIREFIT Sealant is only
intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 in (6 mm) diameter in the tread of your
vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses.
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and (7) to reach the valve
stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best positioning
of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump.
Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before
proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmission) and turn Off the ignition.
4. Set the parking brake.
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
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3. Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of theSealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.
6. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
• Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in
NEUTRAL.
• After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
NOTE:
Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
• If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant
Hose (6):
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the
Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the
Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode. Press the Power Button (4) to turn On the
TIREFIT kit.
2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if available. Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the
TIREFIT kit.
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use. Call for assistance.
NOTE:
If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and the pump is operating, air will dispense
from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
• If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose (typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6), the
Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (5 kPa). The Pressure Gauge (3) will
decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi (5 kPa) to the actual tire pressure when
the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.
2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated
on the tire pressure label on the driver-side latch pillar (recommended pressure).
Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).
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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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Maintenance Record..........85
Maintenance Schedule .........84
MOPAR
®Accessories ..........93
Navigation..............36,50
NewVehicleBreak-InPeriod......18
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............83
Outlet Power ................63
Overheating, Engine ...........71
Pedals,Adjustable............16
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..............89
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................63
Seats ................14
Steering ...............83
Programmable Electronic Features.............59,67
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......19
Rear Camera ...............23
Rear Park Sense System ........23
Recreational Towing ...........64
Replacement Bulbs ...........90
Reporting Safety Defects ........92
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ......80
SeatBelts................10
Seats...................14 Adjustment .............15
Power ................14 SIRIUSTravelLink ...........52
Spark Plugs
...............83
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............20
Distance Setting (ACC Only) ....21
Steering TiltColumn .............17
Stuck, Freeing ..............80
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag.................10
Temperature Control, Automatic(ATC)...........22
Theft System Arming ...........9
TiltSteeringColumn...........17
TIREFIT .................72
Tires AirPressure .............89
Towing..................64 DisabledVehicle ..........80
Recreational ............64
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . .64
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .....64
TrailerWeight ..............64
Transmission Fluid ................83
Uconnect™ 8.4A ............30
Uconnect™ 8.4AN ...........43
Uconnect™ Access ...........27
Washers,Windshield ..........19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......90
Windshield Washers ...........19
WindshieldWipers............19
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