2016 DODGE VIPER SRT steering

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Rear Axle We recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant.
Brake/Clutch 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission, and
add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
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. •
Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the suspension components.
• Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Check power steering fluid level.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391

Caps, FillerOil (Engine) .......................... .342
Power Steering ........................ .260
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................355
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 306
Car Washes ............................ .362
Chains, Tire ............................ .295
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .273
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .337
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................78
Child Restraints .........................73
Infants And Child Restraints ................76
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................79
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........76Using The Top Tether Anchorage
.............82
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .303
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .363
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................348
Climate Control ......................... .212
Clutch Fluid ............................ .361
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .289
Contract, Service ......................... .401
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........355
Cooling System .......................... .352
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............354
Coolant Capacity ...................... .384
Coolant Level ..................... .352, 356
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................356
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................353
Inspection ........................... .356
Points To Remember .....................357
Pressure Cap ......................... .355
410 INDEX

Radiator Cap......................... .355
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......353, 384, 385
Corrosion Protection ...................... .362
Cruise Light ............................ .172
Cupholders ............................ .139
Customer Assistance ...................... .399
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............114
Daytime Running Lights ....................110
Dealer Service ........................... .339
Defroster, Rear Window .....................143
Defroster, Windshield .......................88
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................114
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................336
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................112
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .260Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................356
Door Ajar .............................. .161
Door Ajar Light ......................... .161
Door Locks ..............................26
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................24
Door Locks, Automatic ......................28
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .126
Doors ..................................26
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .257
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........135
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................98
Electronic Brake Control System ...............264
Traction Control System ...................267
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............267
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INDEX 411

FlashersHazard Warning ....................... .314
Turn Signal ..................... .89, 111, 171
Flash-To-Pass ............................112
Flooded Engine Starting ....................246
Fluid Capacities ......................... .384
Fluid Leaks ..............................89
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................... .358, 387
Capacities ........................... .384
Clutch Fluid .......................... .361
Cooling System ........................ .352
Engine Oil ........................... .341
Manual Transmission .................360, 387
Power Steering ..................... .260, 387
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........385
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................314
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................331
Fuel .................................. .302Additives
............................ .304
Clean Air ............................ .303
Ethanol ............................. .303
Gasoline ............................. .302
Light ............................... .169
Materials Added ....................... .304
Methanol ............................ .303
Octane Rating ..................... .302, 385
Requirements ...................... .302, 384
Tank Capacity ......................... .384
Fuses ................................. .370
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........126, 133
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .303
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .302
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................303
General Information ...................... .212
Glass Cleaning .......................... .366
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INDEX 413

Pets....................................84
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........279
Power Brakes .............................. .263
Door Locks ............................27
Mirrors ...............................98
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........135
Steering .......................... .259, 260
Windows ..............................29
Power Seats Forward ............................. .103
Rearward ............................ .103
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................44
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .286
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........355Radio Antenna
.......................... .212
Radio Frequency General Information .................15, 17, 25
Radio Operation ......................... .212
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................209
Rear Camera ........................... .124
Rear Liftgate .............................32
Rear Window Defroster .....................143
Rear Window Features .....................143
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .102
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing .......................311
Reformulated Gasoline .....................303
Refrigerant ............................. .347
Reminder, Lights On .......................110
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........17
Programming Additional Transmitters .........17
418 INDEX

Operating Instructions....................40
Pregnant Women ........................44
Pretensioners ...........................44
Rear Seat ..............................37
Reminder ............................ .152
Untwisting Procedure .....................42
Seats .............................. .100, 103
Adjustment ....................... .100, 103
Reclining ............................ .102
Security Alarm ........................ .18, 156
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............385
Selection Of Oil ......................... .341
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................17
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .399
Service Contract ......................... .401
Service Manuals ......................... .404Shift Indicator Light
...................... .250
Shift Speeds ......................... .247, 250
Shoulder Belts ............................37
Signals, Turn ...................... .89, 111, 171
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................295
Spare Tire ....................... .288, 289, 290
Spark Plugs ............................ .385
Speed Control Resume ............................. .122
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120
Starting ............................... .244
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................327
Engine Fails To Start .....................246
Starting And Operating .....................244
Starting Procedures ....................... .244
Steering Column Controls ........................111
Power ........................... .259, 260
Tilt Column ...........................117
420 INDEX

Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............210
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .210
Storage ............................... .379
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .219
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .331
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........48
Tilt Steering Column .......................117
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .109
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......278, 279
Tire Markings ........................... .272
Tires..................... .89, 283, 288, 289, 405
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................292
Air Pressure .......................... .283
Chains .............................. .295
Compact Spare ........................ .289
General Information ...............283, 288, 289
High Speed .......................... .286
Inflation Pressures ...................... .284Life Of Tires
.......................... .292
Load Capacity ..................... .278, 279
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............296
Pressure Warning Light ...................166
Quality Grading ....................... .405
Radial .............................. .286
Replacement .......................... .293
Rotation ............................. .295
Safety ........................... .272, 283
Sizes ............................... .273
Spare Tire ..................... .288, 289, 290
Spinning ............................ .291
Tread Wear Indicators ....................291
Tire Safety Information .....................272
Tire Service Kit .......317, 318, 319, 321, 322, 325, 326
Towing .............................311,332
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .332
Recreational ...........................311
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........311
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INDEX 421