Dodge 2004 Viper - Manuals

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Power Accessory Delay Feature . . . . . . . . . . ...

NOTE: If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in the ignition and the driver’s door open, the doors will notlock. Mechanical Release The driver’s door can be opened mechanically by insert-ing your key into the lock located on the underside of thedoor panel, beneath the outside mirror. 14 THING...

Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically from outside the ve-hicle when vehicle speed reaches 18 miles per hour withthe ignition On and the DOOR UNLOCKED displayed inthe odometer will disappear. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving faster than 5 MPH, the inside and outside door handles are i...

To Lock the Doors: NOTE: To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce- dure described above. Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter.The horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights willblink to acknowledge that the door is locked and that thealarm system is armed. The horn chirp ca...

To Program Transmitters: This feature allows you to program transmitters in caseone is lost or an extra transmitter(s) is desired. Up to 4transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle. Toprogram another transmitter follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position andset the pa...

Transmitter Battery Service The replacement battery number is 2016. This is a genericbattery, readily available at local retail stores. 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a coin or similarobject. 2. Remove and replace the batteries. 3. Reassemble the transmitter case and test operation. NOTE: ...

If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal forabout 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn willsound and the park, tail and fog lights will flash. If thecondition which triggered the alarm is still present, thepark, tail and fog lights will continue to flash for 15minutes, unless ...

4. The Security light will periodically flash, once every 6seconds, to show that the system is still armed. CAUTION! If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6 seconds,then the vehicle was tampered with! Entering the Trunk with the System Armed To enter the trunk with the system armed, the RemoteKey...

Security System Disarm There are two ways to disarm the system: 1. Driver door key cylinder: Insert the key in the cylinderlocated under the driver’s door mirror. This will disarmthe Vehicle Theft Alarm System and open the driver’sdoor. 2. Or, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote KeylessEntry trans...

Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock the vehicleusing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter or key, thealarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tamper-ing. NOTE: If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6 seconds, then the vehicle was tampered with. WINDOWS Power Windows The...

Auto Down Feature Both windows have an auto down feature. Press thewindow switch to the second detent, release, and thewindow will go down automatically. Press the switch asecond time in either direction to stop the window. To open the window to a desired positon, press and holdthe window switch in ...

Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with thewindows down, or the top down. This is a normaloccurrence and can be minimized. TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow ch...

pulling on the lever attached to the trunk latchingmechanism, which is coated so that it glows in a dark-ened trunk. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS One of the most important safety features in your Viperis the restraint system. This system consists of the driv-er’s and passenger’s seat belts, airbags for the d...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is located at the side of yourseat back. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. 3. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessaryto make the bel...

The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert™) can be en-abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or byfollowing these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ONor START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom-mend deactivating...

Six Point Belt Operating InstructionsWith the anti-submarining belt placed on the seat point-ing up, buckle the left and right lap belts and strap bothlegs. Buckle the left and right shoulder belts. Adjust thebelts by pulling on the web ends and/or re-positioningthe web clips and straps as required....

WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collisionand leave you with no protection. Inspect the beltsystem periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or looseparts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat beltassemblies must be replaced after ...

WARNING! Improper installation can lead to failure of a childrestraint. It could come loose in a collision. The childcould be badly injured or killed. Follow the manu-facturer’s directions exactly when installing a childrestraint. • Child restraints are secured in the passenger seat bythe lap part o...

recline the seatback full rearward and move the seat to itsmost rearward position. Install the child restraint accord-ing to the manufacturer’s directions. Return the seatbackto an upright position. Remove slack from the tetherstrap according to the child restraint manufacturer’sdirections. WARNING!...

towards the instrument panel. In this way the airbagsdo not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees andposition you for the best interaction with the airbags. If A Deployment OccursThe airbag system is designed to deploy when the impactsensors de...

To turn OFF the passenger side airbag, use the on/offswitch located in the center console. NOTE: When the passenger airbag is turned off the airbag off light will illuminate To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag: • Place only the tip of the ignition key in the on/offswitch, turn the key clockwise, and re...

You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec-tion in a collision. While the airbag Supplemental Re-straint System (SRS) is designed to be maintenance free,if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealerservice the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flicke...

• Wait until the engine has reached normal operatingtemperature before driving at the recommended maxi-mum break-in speed. • Avoid excessive idling. • Check the engine oil level at every fuel fill. NOTE: A new engine will consume some oil during the first few thousand miles of operation. This should...

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside theVehicle Seat Belts • Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replacedimmediately. Do not disassemble or modify the sys-tem. • Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accidentif they have been ...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m Convertible Top Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ To Raise The Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 ▫ To Lower The Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 m Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION To Raise the Top: 1. To raise the convertible top, first ensure that the doorwindows are lowered at least an inch. 2. Then open the trunk. 3. Release the lever located behind the driver’s seat andnestled in the folded convertible top (as pictured). To aidin disengaging the ...

7. Ensure the outboard locating pins are in their respec-tive receiving holes in the windshield header. Push thelatch handle forward all the way to close the latch. NOTE: Until the convertible top system has had ad- equate time to break in, it may take greater effort toengage the latch hook and clos...

3. Disengage the latch hook from the windshield rodmaking sure to pull the latch all the way back to thedetent stow position and pull the top away from thewindshield header. 4. Open the trunk. 5. Pull the convertible top back away from the wind-shield and all the way back to the folded position into...

NOTE: Place the mirror selector switch in the center (neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of themirrors. Mirror Adjustment Outside Mirror — Driver’s SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane oftraffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on theinside mirror. Ri...

To Open And Close The Hood Two latches must be released to open the hood. First,reach into the lower right grille opening and pull theprimary hood latch forward. Raise the front of the hoodslightly for access to the safety catch. Then push the safety catch handle located under the frontedge of the h...

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function ControlLever up or down. Daytime Running Lights The fog lights will come on as Daytime Running Lightswhenever the ignition switch is on, the headlights are off,and the parking brake is off. The he...

If the ignition switch is turned to any position other thanthe Off position at any time during the 3 minute delayperiod the battery saver feature will be disabled. Fog Lights The front fog light switch is on the Multi-FunctionControl Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turnon the parking lights...

WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and havean accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Your Viper is equip...

WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.You could lose control and have an accident. Alwaysadjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. Adjustable Left Foot Rest The left foot rest can be manually adjusted fore and aftand rotated up and down to a comfortable position. UNDERST...

To adjust the left foot rest: • Loosen the nut on the pedal using a 13 mm socket. • Slide the pedal fore, aft and/or rotate up or down tofind a comfortable position. • Retighten the nut, being careful not to overtighten. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switchin...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 ▫ Turn Signal Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 73 4

Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the correspondingexterior turn signal when using the signal lever. Hazard Indicator Both turn signal arrows will flash in unison with all frontand rear turn signals when the hazard warning switch isused. NOTE: Leaving the hazard flashers on...

Trunk Ajar Light This light indicates that the trunk is not latched. Engine Coolant Temperature Light A red LED light on the Coolant Temperaturegauge will illuminate to warn of an overheatedengine coolant condition. Low Oil Pressure Light A red LED light on the Oil Pressure gauge willilluminate to i...

This gauge does not indicate the amount of oil in theengine. The engine oil level must be checked under thehood. Check the level often during severe usage. Fuel Gauge This gauge shows the amount of fuel in the gastank. The reaction time of the gauge has beenslowed to avoid needle fluctuation during ...

NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position tooperate the radio. ModePress the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM,FM, and the CD changer. SeekPress and release the SEEK button to search for the nextstation in either the AM or F...

CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the Power / Volume control pushed ONbefore the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4 3 ⁄ 4 inch (12cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD play...

Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is beingejected. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The unit will continue inradio mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. SeekPress the top of the SEEK button for the next select...

The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTYprogram type when searching for the next PTY station. Ifno station is found with the selected PTY program type,the radio will return to the last station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (ProgramType) mode, the PTY mode will be ...

RADIO ANTENNA The radio antenna is located in the windshield. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular phonein your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance fromyour radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminatedby relocating the cellular p...

The controls are as follows: Fan Control Use this control to regulate theamount of air forced through the sys-tem in any mode you select. Turn thecontrol clockwise to increase fanspeed. Turn the control to the O — Offposition to shut off the fan and toprevent any outside air from entering the vehicl...

Operating Tips When operating the system during the winter months,make sure the air intake, at the right side of the hood, isfree of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions such asleaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake plenum mayreduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains. The blower air wil...

STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 m Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10...

STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at highengine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leaveyour vehicle unattended with the engine running. WARNING! Do not leave animals or children inside parkedvehicles in hot we...

the engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightlydepress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank.If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the keyto the “OFF” position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat thenormal starting procedure. If Engine Fails to Start NOTE: The Remote Keyless ...

WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get itstarted. Unburned fuel could enter the catalyticconverter and once the engine has started, ignite anddamage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle hasa discharged battery, booster cables may be used toobtain a start from a booster batte...

After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the enginewarms up. WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into thethrottle body air inlet opening in an attempt to startthe vehicle. This could result in flash fire causingserious personal injury. TRANSMISSION SHIFTING NOTE: T...

Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for fuel economy itshould be upshifted as listed below. Shift at the vehiclespeeds listed for acceleration. Earlier upshifts duringcruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result inincreased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated....

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, down-shift to maintain a safe speed when descending a steepgrade. WARNING! Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Youcould have an accident. CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshi...

BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid thedriver in maintaining vehicle control under adversebraking conditions. The system operates with a separatecomputer to modulate hydraulic pressure to preventwheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slipperysurfaces. All vehicle wheel...

NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard.This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock BrakeSystem is functioning. WARNING! To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, followthese tips: • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foo...

In the event power assist is lost for any reason (forexample, repeated brake applications with the engineoff), the brakes will still function. The effort required tobrake the vehicle will be much greater than that requiredwith the power system operating. If either the front or rear hydraulic system ...

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. designstandards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” moldedinto the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex-ample: P215/65R15 95H. • European Metric tire sizing is based on Europeandesign standards. Tir...

Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ( ....blank.... ( = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standardsT = Temporary Spare tire31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in)215 = Sect...

EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry. H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load correspondingto its load index under certain operating conditions.—The maximum speed correspon...

Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tirehowever the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white sidewalls will have the full TIN includingdate code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black side...

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: Some vehicles have a “Tire and Loading Infor- mation” placard located on the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the,1) number of people that can be carried in the...

2. Economy—Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wearpatterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormalwear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need forearlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tirerolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. 3. ...

Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tireson your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handlepoorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or 6, in caseof trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combinethem with other ty...

Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount aconventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since thewheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not takeyour vehicle through an automatic car wash with thecompact spare installed. Dama...

WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other thanthat specified for your vehicle. Some combina-tions of unapproved tires and wheels may changesuspension dimensions and performance charac-teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can causeun...

Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration andavoid tire cupping and spotty wear. Low Tire Pressure (LTP) System Low Tire Indicator The Low Tire indicator in the Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) of...

Sulfur In Gasoline Your vehicle may have been designed to meet Californialow emission standards on clean burning, low sulfur,California gasoline. Gasoline sold outside of California isallowed to have higher sulfur levels that may affect theperformance of your vehicle’s catalytic converter. Thismay c...

WARNING! Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap) slowlyto prevent fuel spray from the filler neck that maycause injury. The volatility of some gasolines maycause a buildup of pressure in the fuel tank that mayincrease while you drive the vehicle. This pressurecan result in a spray of gasoline...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS m Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 m If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 m Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 m Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 ▫ Tract...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is on the top of the steeringcolumn, just behind the steering wheel. Depress the flasher button and all front and rear directionalsignals will flash. Depress the flasher button again to turnthe flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system when thev...

• In city traffic— While moving, shift into the highest gear possible to reduce engine RPM. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat tothe cooling system and turning off the ...

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalyticconverter and once the engine has started, igniteand damage the converter and vehicle. If thevehicle has a discharged battery, booster cablesmay be used to obtain a...

and the other end to the engine of the other vehicle. Makesure that you have a good contact on the engines. NOTE: When using another vehicle as the power source, turn off all accessories. 8. Turn off the Theft Security System. NOTE: If system is not turned off, the Theft System electronics will prev...

• Slow down during rainstorms or when roads areslushy. • Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. CAUTION! Driving your Viper through deep puddles at speedsover 5 mph, may cause water to be ingested into theengine. This can cause severe engine damage. • Replace tires when tread wear indicato...

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Do not tow with sling type equipment. Only use flat bedequipment. Always comply with applicable state or localtowing ordinances. CAUTION! Towing with equipment other than flat bed typesmay damage your vehicle. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 139 6

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS m 8.3L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 m Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 145 m Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 m Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . ...

8.3L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 144 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEPROGRAMS In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection andMaintenance) requirement, this check verifies...

ignition key or start the engine. This means that yourvehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should notproceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fullyilluminated until you turn off the ignition key or startthe engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD systemis ...

NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessedagainst you. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around amotor vehicle. Do only that service work for whichyou have the knowledge and the proper equipment.If you have any doubt about yo...

present a problem to the environment. Contact yourdealer, service station, or governmental agency for adviceon how and where used oil can be safely discarded inyour area. Engine Oil FilterThe engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filterat every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter Selectio...

Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuelonly. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of thecatalyst as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-portant to keep ...

WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle inareas where your exhaust system can contact any-thing that can burn. In unusual situatio...

Manual for the proper procedure to be followed forchecking ignition cable resistance. Cracked, damaged, orfaulty cables should be replaced. Because of the plastic body shell on your Viper, ignitioncables should be replaced with the specially designed RFIcables available at your dealer. Ignition timi...

Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor isperiodic maintenance required. The battery is in a compartment inside the trunk on theleft side. To service the battery: 1. Locate the battery compartment inside the trunk...

10. Tighten the positive battery post and then tighten thenegative battery post. 11. Install the battery cover and tighten down the screws. WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and canburn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid tocontact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean o...

CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that you attach the positive cable to thepositive post and the negative cable to the negativepost. Battery posts are marked positive (+) andnegative (-) and identified on the battery case. Cableclamps should be tight on the terminal po...

1. Press the driver’s door exterior handle to wake up thevehicle. 2. If the door does not open (vehicle is armed) press theremote keyless entry unlock button to unlock the vehicle. 3. Press the driver’s door exterior handle again to openthe door. 4. Cycle the Ignition to ON/RUN. If the ignition is N...

Power Steering (Pump and Reservoir) WARNING! Fluid level should be checked with the engine off toprevent injury from moving parts. Do not overfill.Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid.Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants andGenuine Parts for correct fluid type. Check power steering fluid...

dipstick. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the properindicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluidfrom all surfaces. Only petroleum fluids specially formu-lated for minimum effect on the rubber hoses should beused. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid.Refer to Recommended...

• Rubber bushings • Starter bearing • Throttle control cable • Water pump bearings Windshield Washers The fluid reservoir in the right side engine compartmentshould be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fillthe reservoir with windshield antifreeze (not radiatorantifreeze). Exhaust System ...

Cooling System WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant orsteam from your radiator. If you see or hear steamcoming from under the hood, don’t open the hooduntil the radiator has had time to cool. Never try toopen a cooling system pressure cap when the radia-tor is hot. InspectionCoo...

Adding CoolantDO NOT remove the pressure cap when checking cool-ant. When adding coolant or refilling system, a 50%solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in watershould be used. Higher concentrations (not to exceed65%) are required if temperatures below –37°F are antici-pated. Use only high ...

WARNING! The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on thepressure cap are a safety precaution. Never addcoolant to the radiator when the engine is over-heated. Do not loosen or remove the pressure cap tocool overheated engine. Heat causes pressure tobuild up in the cooling system. To prevent scaldingor in...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant recoverybottle. Points to Remember • Do not overfill the bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the coolant bottle. Ifantifreeze needs to be added, contents of the coolantbottle also must be protected a...

Brake and Clutch Fluid These fluids will tend to absorb moisture from theatmosphere over a period of time. If the fluid becomescontaminated with water, brake or clutch performancewill deteriorate. The brake and clutch fluid must bechanged every two years. CAUTION! Brake fluid can damage the finish o...

Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checkedwhen performing underhood services, or immediately ifthe brake system warning lamp shows system failure. Besure to clean the top of the master cylinder area beforeremoving the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid leve...

the transmission. The fluid level should be at the bottomof the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain theproper level. Frequency of Fluid ChangeUnder normal operating conditions, the fluid installed atthe factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life ofthe vehicle. If the vehicle...

FUSES — Power Distribution Center CAUTION! When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to useonly a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Theuse of a fuse with a rating other than indicated mayresult in a dangerous electrical system overload. If aproperly rated fuse continues to blow, it shows a...

Power Distribution Center Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 Cartridge Fuse 40Amp Batt-Relay Contact, HighBlower Motor Module-ABS Pump Feed 2 Cartridge Fuse 40Amp ABS Pump Feed 3 Cartridge Fuse 30Amp Green Battery 4 Cartridge Fuse 20Amp Yellow Fused Feed to RS Ampli-fier or Power Amplifier 5 Cartridge Fuse 30Am...

Cavity Fuse Circuits 68, 69 Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Left HID Headlamp 70, 71 Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Right HID Headlamp 72-76 MICRO RELAY Batt-Run/Acc Relay 82-86 MICRO RELAY Heated Rear Window(EBL) Relay 87-91 MICRO RELAY Batt-Motor, Fuel PumpRelay VEHICLE STORAGE We recommend that you follow these...

EXTERIOR LIGHT BULB SERVICE Headlight, Parking, Front Park, Turn Signal, FrontSidemarker and Front Fog Light Removal 1. Remove the splash shield. 2. Twist off sockets counter-clockwise and pull out bulbsfrom the socket, install the new bulbs, and reinstall thebulb and socket assembly. Replace the sp...

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turnedon there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes andbecomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, asthe system charges. High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) The headlights are a ...

Aiming Check Each headlight assembly can be adjusted up and downonly. No left to right adjustment is necessary. To check,proceed as follows: 1. Fill the fuel tank and park the vehicle on level ground.A driveway is not normally level. If in doubt and youhave no way to check levelness, do not attempt ...

FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 18 Gallons 68 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 8.3 Liter Engine 10 Quarts 9.5 Liters Cooling System* 8.3 Liter Engine 16 Quarts 15 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 195 7

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTSEngine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant Mopar t Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/102,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) Engine Oil Use API Certified. Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade. Engin...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 200 m Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 8 M A I N T...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in boldtype must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emissioncontrol system. These, and all other maintenance servicesincluded in this manual, should be done to p...

SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicleunder one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More ...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Change the rear axle fluid. X Inspect and replace, if necessary, the aircleaner filter. X Lubricate the fro...

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (19 000) (29 000) (38 000) (48 000) (58 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Change the rear axle fluid. X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Lubricate the front...

Miles 72,000 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (115 000) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) [Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Inspect and replace, if necessary, the engine airclean...

* This maintenance is recommended by DaimlerChryslerCorporation to the owner but is not required to maintainthe warranty on the PCV orifice. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. Inspection and service should also be performed anytimea malfunction is observed or suspected. Retai...

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If youbelieve that your vehicle has a defect which could causea crash or cause injury or death, you should immediatelyinform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If...

Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat andits ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.Sustained high temperature can cause the material of ...

Schedule 9 B 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76,146Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . ....

Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...