2015 DODGE VIPER transmission fluid

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC.......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ENGINE STARTING/STOPPING.......9VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........10SEAT BELT SYSTEMS............11SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS........12CHILD RESTRAINTS............14NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS...17FRONT SEATS................18ADJUSTABLE PEDALS...........19ADJUSTABLE FOOT REST..........20TILT STEERING COLUMN.........20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
SRT ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............21TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAMS LEVER................22HEADLIGHT SWITCH............23ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL......24LAUNCH MODE................26ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPINGSYSTEM....................27ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL(ESC)......................28MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIPSHIFT.....................29ADDING FUEL................30AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROL (ATC)...............33PA R K V I E W®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA...35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM....36YOUR RADIO.................38Uconnect®ACCESS.............38Uconnect®8.4AN...............54Uconnect®8.4AN VOICE RECOGNITIONQUICK TIPS..................67Uconnect®PHONE..............82STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . . 90DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) . . . 91PERFORMANCE PAGES...........93PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......94UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®).................94POWER OUTLETS..............97
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS)...................98RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)......98
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........99INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS....................99INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS...................103IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......104TIRE SERVICE KIT.............105JUMP-STARTING..............111TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....113FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......113EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....114
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........115ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........116FLUID CAPACITIES............118FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, ANDGENUINE PARTS..............118MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES......119MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES......120SRT – MAINTENANCE RECORD.....123FUSES....................124SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES....126TIRE PRESSURES.............127SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED......127WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE....129EXTERIOR BULBS.............129
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER....130FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER...................130ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED..................130PUBLICATIONS ORDERING........130REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS INTHE UNITED STATES............131
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIESBY MOPAR®.................132
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....133
INDEX.....................134
TABLE OF CONTENTS

–ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
–ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLight
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
–DoorAjarIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when a door(s) is left ajar and not fully closed.
–WindshieldWasherFluidLowIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
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!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
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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4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the
Sealant 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 Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in
NEUTRAL.
After pushing 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 within0–10seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service 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. Push the Power Button (4) to turn On the Tire
Service 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
Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t .
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 the 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 (4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge (3)
will decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) 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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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)16 Gallons60.6 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
We recommend you use syntheticSAE 0W-40, API Certified.11 Quarts10.4 Liters
Transmission
We recommend you use MOPAR®
AT F + 4®Automatic Transmission Fluid.3.4 Quarts3.2 Liters
Rear Axle
We recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear and AxleLubricant.1.5 Quarts1.4 Liters
Cooling System *
We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolantconforming to MS.90032) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent).
16 Quarts 15 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OATcoolant conforming to MS.90032.
Engine OilWe recommend you use a full synthetic 0W-40engine oil such as MOPAR®or Pennzoil Ultra orequivalent engine oil.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use MOPAR®Engine OilFilters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs,see your authorized dealer.
Fuel Selection We recommend you use Unleaded 91 OctaneOnly or Higher.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(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) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032), by an authorized dealer 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 recom-
mended.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Tr a n s m i s s i o nWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Auto-matic Transmission Fluid.
Rear AxleWe recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE75W-140 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant.
Brake/Clutch Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®Brake andClutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®Power Steer-ing Fluid + 4, MOPAR®or ATF+4®AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n F l u i d .
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km)
or six months, whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevelaboutfiveminutesafterafullywarmedengineisshutoff.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of
the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,powersteering,
and transmission, and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandallotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspecttheexhaustsystem.
NOTE:
Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust
system, or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
•Inspectthebrakehoses.
•Inspectthesuspensioncomponents.
•Lubricatedoorhingesandchecksprings.
•Checktheenginecoolantlevel,hoses,andclamps.
•Checkpowersteeringfluidlevel.
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MAINTENANCE CHARTMiles:
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
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000
114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months:
6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
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
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and engineoil filter.
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Rotate the tires, rotate at thefirst sign of irregular wear, even ifit occurs before scheduled main-tenance.
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Inspect the brake linings; replaceif necessary.
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Inspect the exhaust system.
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Change Brake Fluid
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Adjust the parking brake onvehicles equipped with four wheeldisc brakes.
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Change the manual transmissionfluid.
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Inspect the manual transmissionfluid, add as necessary.
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Change the rear axle fluid.
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Inspect front suspension, tie rodends, and boot seals, for cracks orleaks and all parts for damage,wear, improper looseness or endplay; replace if necessary.
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Defects, Reporting...........131Dimmer Control.............23Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......23Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .99DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....119
ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....36Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Electronic Stability Control(ESC)..............28,103Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .104Emergency, In Case OfBrake Warning Light . . . . . . .102Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .113Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .104To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9Emergency Key..............8EngineAir Cleaner.............119Checking Oil Level.........119Compartment............116Coolant (Antifreeze)........118Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Fuel Requirements.........118Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 119Oil Filler Cap...........119Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .118, 119Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .104Starting................9Stopping...............9Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....101Engine Oil Viscosity..........118Event Data Recorder..........114Exhaust System............119
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 3FiltersAir Cleaner.............119Engine Oil..........118, 119Engine Oil Disposal........119FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............103
Fluid Capacities............118Fluid Level ChecksBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Capacities.............118Manual Transmission.......119Power Steering..........119Fluids, Lubricants AndGenuine Parts............118Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .113Frequently Asked Questions......133FuelAdding................30Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .118Requirements...........118Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........118Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...94General Maintenance.........119Glass Cleaning.............119
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)....82HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Cleaning..............119Dimmer Switch...........23High Beam.............22Head Restraints.............17High Beam Indicator..........103High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........22HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .94Hood Release.............115
Instrument Cluster............6Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 103Instrument Panel Cover........119Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .119Interior And Instrument Lights......5Interior Appearance Care.......119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .22Introduction................2iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®Streaming Audio....82
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