2015 DODGE VIPER engine

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC
warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward lan-
guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
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About Your Brakes........................239
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................241
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............328
Adding Fuel.............................282
Adding Washer Fluid......................323
Additives, Fuel...........................280
Adjustable Pedals.........................112
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Advance Front Air Bag....................45
Air Bag Components.....................44
Air Bag Operation.......................48
Air Bag Warning Light....................67
Enhanced Accident Response................66
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................69
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
If A Deployment Occurs...................65
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............69
Transporting Pets........................81
Air Bag Deployment........................44
Air Bag Light.............................67
Air Bag Maintenance.......................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .318
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................321
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............204
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................321
Air Conditioning System....................321
Air Pressure, Tires.........................259
Alarm Light.............................148
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna................................195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................328
Capacities............................357
Disposal..............................330
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................241
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................155
Appearance Care.........................336
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Auto Down Power Windows..................28
Automatic Door Locks......................26
Automatic Headlights......................103
Auto Unlock, Doors........................27
Auto Up Power Windows....................29
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........129
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................129
Battery.................................318
Emergency Starting......................303
Jump Starting..........................303
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........22
Location..............................318
Remote Battery Replacement................22
Saving Feature (Protection)................320
Storing Vehicle.........................320
Transmitter Battery Replacement.............22
Belts, Seat...............................32
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................322
B-Pillar Location..........................254
Brake Control System, Electronic..............241
Brake, Parking...........................237
Brake System............................239
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................239
Fluid Check...........................333
Master Cylinder........................333
Warning Light.........................146
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.........81
Brightness, Interior Lights...................107
Bulb Replacement.........................356
Bulbs, Light..............................85
Camera, Rear............................118
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........357
Capacities, Fluid..........................357
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Power Steering.........................236
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Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................330
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................82
Car Washes.............................337
Cellular Phone...........................196
Chains, Tire.............................270
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................249
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .151
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............82
Checks, Safety............................82
Child Restraint............................70
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................75
Child Restraints.........................70
Infants And Child Restraints................73
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................76
Older Children And Child Restraints..........73
Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............78
Clean Air Gasoline........................278
Cleaning
Wheels...............................338
Windshield Wiper Blades..................323
Climate Control..........................196
Clutch Fluid.............................335
Compact Spare Tire........................265
Contract, Service..........................373
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........330
Cooling System...........................326
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............328
Coolant Capacity.......................357
Coolant Level..........................327
Disposal Of Used Coolant.................330
Drain, Flush, And Refill...................327
Inspection............................331
Points To Remember.....................331
Pressure Cap..........................330
Radiator Cap..........................330
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)............328
382 INDEX

Corrosion Protection.......................336
Cruise Light.............................152
Cupholders.............................134
Customer Assistance.......................371
Data Recorder, Event.......................69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............108
Daytime Running Lights....................104
Dealer Service............................314
Defroster, Rear Window.....................138
Defroster, Windshield.......................84
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................108
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................312
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................106
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................236
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................330
Door Locks..............................24
Key Fob Emergency Key...................22
Door Locks, Automatic......................26
Door Opener, Garage.......................120
Doors..................................24
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................233
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........129
Electric Remote Mirrors......................92
Electronic Brake Control System...............241
Traction Control System...................243
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........114
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............244
Emergency Brake.........................237
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................307
Hazard Warning Flasher..................290
Jump Starting..........................303
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Overheating...........................290
Towing..............................308
Emission Control System Maintenance..........312
Engine.................................311
Air Cleaner...........................318
Break-In Recommendations.................81
Checking Oil Level......................315
Compartment..........................311
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................327
Cooling..............................326
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................82
Fails To Start..........................224
Flooded, Starting.......................224
Fuel Requirements......................277
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..315
Oil Change Interval......................316
Oil Filler Cap..........................317
Oil Selection...........................316
Overheating...........................290
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................317
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............66
Ethanol................................278
Event Data Recorder........................69
Exhaust Gas Caution........................82
Exhaust System...........................82
Exterior Lighting..........................102
Exterior Lights............................85
Filler Location Fuel........................149
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................318
Engine Oil............................317
Engine Oil Disposal.....................317
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................290
Turn Signal............................85
Flash-To-Pass............................106
Flooded Engine Starting....................224
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Fluid Capacities..........................357
Fluid Leaks..............................85
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................333
Capacities............................357
Clutch Fluid...........................335
Cooling System.........................327
Engine Oil............................315
Manual Transmission....................335
Power Steering.........................236
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...........358
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................290
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................307
Fuel...................................277
Additives.............................280
Clean Air.............................278
Ethanol..............................278
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................149
Gasoline..............................277
Gauge...............................149
Materials Added........................280
Methanol.............................278
Octane Rating..........................277
Requirements..........................277
Tank Capacity..........................357
Fuses..................................342
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............120
Gasoline, Clean Air........................278
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................277
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................278
Gauges
Fuel.................................149
Speedometer..........................144
Tachometer............................148
General Information.......................196
Glass Cleaning...........................339
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