2017 DODGE VIPER ECU

Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if
the brake system warning light indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when perform-
ing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to
the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the
brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused
by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information. Use of a
brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or
unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake
failure during hard prolonged braking.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer ’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely
damage your brake system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for your
vehicle is also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a accident.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes........................ .203
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .................205
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............277
Adding Fuel ............................. .238
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .273
Additives, Fuel ........................... .237
Adjust Forward ................................79
Rearward ...............................79
Adjustable Pedals ...........................90
AirBag ..................................38 Advance Front Air Bag .....................38
Air Bag Operation .........................40
Air Bag Warning Light ...................36, 40
Enhanced Accident Response ..............53, 260
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................260
FrontAirBag ........................ .38, 40
If A Deployment Occurs ....................52
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................50
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............54
Transporting Pets .........................64
Air Bag Light ....................... .36, 67, 117
Air Bag Maintenance .........................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......269Air Conditioner Maintenance
..................271
Air Conditioning Filter ...................... .169
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............168
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............271, 272
Air Conditioning System ..................167, 271
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .221
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................119
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antenna ................................ .160
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................276, 298
Capacities ............................. .298
Disposal .............................. .278
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................205
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................206
Appearance Care .......................... .282
Auto

Down Power Windows ...................22
Automatic Door Locks ........................21
Automatic Headlights ........................84
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........167
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................21
Auto Up Power Windows .....................23
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........103
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .103
314 INDEX

High Beam..............................86
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................86
Illuminated Entry .........................16
Instrument Cluster ........................83
Intensity Control ..........................86
Interior ................................86
Lights On Reminder .......................85
Low Fuel ............................. .128
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........123
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .............87
Park ................................. .129
Passing ................................86
Seat Belt Reminder .......................116
Security Alarm ..........................119
Service ............................ .296, 297
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........126, 231
Turn Signal ....................... .69, 85, 129
Vanity Mirror ............................76
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ....119,129
Loading Vehicle Tires................................. .215
Locks ....................................20
Automatic Door ..........................21
Auto Unlock .............................21
Door ..................................20 Power Door
.............................20
Low Tire Indicator ......................... .231
Low Tire Pressure System .....................231
Lubrication, Body ......................... .272
Lug Nuts ............................... .247
Maintenance Free Battery .....................269
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .267
Maintenance Schedule ................301, 302, 303
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .123, 265
Manual, Service ............................311
Manual Transmission ....................192, 282
Fluid Level Check .....................281, 300
Lubricant Selection ...................... .300
Shift Speeds ........................... .195
Methanol ............................... .235
Mirrors ..................................73
Electric Remote ...........................76
Outside ............................. .75,
76
Rearview ...............................73
Vanity .................................76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................231
MOPAR Parts ......................... .266, 310
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .235
320 INDEX

Seat Belts............................. .26, 67
Child Restraint ...........................55
Extender ...............................32
Front Seat ........................ .26, 28, 30
Inspection ..............................67
Operating Instructions ......................30
Pregnant Women .........................33
Pretensioners ............................33
Rear Seat ...............................28
Reminder ..............................116
Untwisting Procedure ......................32
Seats ................................. .77, 79
Adjustment .......................... .77, 79
Reclining ...............................78
Security Alarm ......................... .14, 119
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............298
Selection Of Oil ........................... .268
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .308
Service Contract .......................... .309
Service Manuals ...........................311
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .195Shift Speeds
.......................... .192, 195
Shoulder Belts .............................28
Signals, Turn ........................ .69, 85, 129
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................228
Spare Tire ............................ .224, 225
Spark Plugs ............................. .298
Speed Control Resume ................................94
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................92
Starting ................................ .190
Emergency (Jump Starting) ..................256
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .192
Starting And Operating ..................... .190
Starting Procedures ........................ .190
Steering Column Controls .........................85
Power ............................ .201, 202
T

ilt Column .............................90
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .159
Storage ................................. .294
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .169
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .259
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........3810
INDEX 323

Uconnect Voice Command....................171
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................229
Universal Transmitter ........................97
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .235
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................32
Upholstery Care .......................... .285
Vanity Mirrors .............................76
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............6
Vehicle Loading ........................... .217
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........14
Vehicle Storage ........................ .169, 294
Vinyl Trim .............................. .285
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................268, 298
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................171
Warning Flasher, Hazard .....................246
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .310
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .273
Washers, Windshield ..................... .89, 273
Washing Vehicle .......................... .282Water
Driving Through ........................ .200
Wheel And Wheel Trim ..................... .283
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................283
Window Fogging .......................... .169
Windows .................................22
Power .................................22
Reset Auto-Up ...........................23
Windshield Defroster .........................67
Windshield Washers ...................87, 89, 273
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................273
Windshield Wipers ..........................87
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................273
Wipers, Intermittent .........................88
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