Dodge 2006 Viper - Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehiclecould seriously affect its roadworthiness and safetyand may lead to an accident resulting in seriousinjury or death. INTRODUCTION 7 1

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ▫ Power Accessory Delay Feature . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new Viper has the key codenumbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can beused to order duplicate keys from your dealer or alocksmith. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keepthem in a safe place. Ignition Key Ignition Key Positions 12 THING...

Press clutch and insert the ignition key fully, then turnthe switch to one of the four illustrated positions. It maybe difficult to turn the key from the OFF/LOCK positionwhen starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel leftand right while turning the key until it turns easily. Tostart the vehicl...

Power Accessory Delay Feature The Power Accessory Delay feature provides the cus-tomer with the ability to operate the power windows,and the radio for 2 minutes after the ignition switch isturned off. If the key is removed from the ignition and thedriver door is opened prior to the completion of the...

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. Power Door Lock Switch Mechanical Door Lock THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 2

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: ...

VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors, trunk/liftgate, hood, andignition for unauthorized operation. Once the system has been armed, opening any door,trunk/liftgate (with the ignition key), hood or turning theignition key to any position will trigger an alarm. If something triggers the a...

3. After the last door is closed, the security light willflash for 15 seconds. If there is a fault in the system or ifthe hood or trunk/liftgate is not closed, the Vehicle TheftAlarm lamp will remain ON steady for 15 seconds untilthe system is armed. (See the dealer if the system isfaulted) The armi...

CAUTION! If the Security lamp flashes twice every 6 seconds,then the vehicle was tampered with! Entering the Trunk/liftgate with the SystemArmed To enter the trunk/liftgate with the system armed, youmust first press the Remote Keyless Entry Trunk/liftgatebutton. This will pop the trunk/liftgate open...

2. Or, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote KeylessEntry transmitter. The front and rear park and turn signallights will flash to acknowledge the signal. (See theRemote Keyless Entry Section of this manual for opera-tion) NOTE: The vehicle will not start unless the Vehicle Theft Alarm System is dis...

TRUNK SAFETY WARNING — CONVERTIBLEMODELS ONLY WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,either by climbing into the trunk from outside, orthrough the inside of the vehicle. Always close thetrunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once inthe trunk, young children may not be able to...

pulling on the lever attached to the trunk latchingmechanism, which is coated so that it glows in a dark-ened trunk. LIFTGATE — COUPE MODELS ONLY The liftgate can be unlatched by using the vehicle key orwith the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press and holdthe trunk/liftgate button on the remote ...

WINDOWS Power Windows The power window switches are located between thedriver and passenger seats on the center tunnel bezel, justto the left of the parking brake. The switch on the left sidecontrols the driver’s window and the switch on the rightcontrols the passenger’s window. The power windowswit...

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 position, press and holdthe window switch in...

NOTE: The Window Up switch will not function with the door open and while the system is in the PowerAccessory Delay mode. If the window is in the process ofgoing up, opening the door will stop the window move-ment immediately. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressu...

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...

WARNING! A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. Ina sudden stop you could move too far forward,increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seatbelt snugly. A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger-ous. Your body could fall into the inside surfaces ofthe vehicle in a coll...

Six Point Belt System - If equipped This six point belt system meets SCCA standards andshould be only used when engaged in related perfor-mance driving events. The standard lap/shoulder beltshould be used whenever the vehicle is operated on thestreet. Six Point Belt Operating Instructions With the a...

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...

system provides for the installation of the child restraintwithout using the vehicle seat belt. The passenger seathas an exclusive lower anchorage. These are round bars, located at the lower area of the seatback, one on each side of the passenger seat. You willeasily feel them if you run your finger...

illustration which follows. While the child tether is inuse, keep the access cover in a safe place so that it can bereplaced after use of the child tether. To attach the tether strap to the anchor, move theseatback fully forward. Pass the child restraint tetherhook through either opening in the seat...

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead toincreased head motion and possible injury to thechild. Use only the anchor position directly behindthe child seat to secure a child restraint top tetherstrap. Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seatbelt The passenger side seat bel...

To convert the emergency locking mode to automaticlocking mode for seat belts equipped with automaticlocking retractors, grasp on the shoulder belt portion ofthe belt and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor. Byallowing some of the webbing to retract back into theretractor, you will hear a c...

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many typesof collisions. The airbags deploy only in frontal collisionsand will not deploy in collisions at slow speed. But evenin collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seatbelts to keep you in the right position for the airbags toprotect you ...

How The Airbag System Works • A crash sensor in the occupant compartment deter-mines if a frontal impact is severe enough to requirethe airbag. The sensor will not detect side, roll over, orrear impacts. The crash sensor is connected to thediagnostic unit and to the airbag/inflator unit. • The Diagn...

• When the crash sensors detect an impact requiring theairbags, they signal the inflator units. A large quantityof non toxic nitrogen gas is generated to inflate theairbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of theway as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbagsfully inflate in about...

However, if you haven’t healed significantly within afew days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctorimmediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-likeparticles. The particles are a normal by-product of theprocess that generates the non toxic nitrogen gas usedfor airbag inflat...

• is a child, age 1 to 12 who must ride in the front seatbecause there is no rear seat, because there is no rearseat position available, or because the child has amedical condition which makes it necessary for thedriver to be able to see the child, • has a medical condition which makes passenger air...

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 remove the keyfrom the switch. This will shut off the passenger side airbag. The PASS AIRBAG ...

Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag systemcould cause it to fail when you need it. You couldbe injured because the airbag is not there toprotect you. Do not modify the components orwiring, including adding any kind of badges orstickers to the airbag cove...

Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your pet. An unrestrainedpet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure apassenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in pet harnesses or pet carriersthat are secured by seat belts. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATION...

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Convertible Top Operation — Convertible ModelsOnly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 ▫ To Lower The Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 ▫ To Raise The Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

To Lower the Top: 1. To lower the top, first ensure that the door windowsare lowered at least an inch. 2. Depress the button at the top of the latch upwards andthen pull the handle down and rearward, towards you.(See the picture shown) 3. Disengage the latch hook from the windshield rodmaking sure t...

NOTE: Until the convertible top system has had ad- equate time to break in, it may take greater effort toengage the latch hook and close the latch. Several weeksof normal convertible top usage will reduce these efforts. Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–IfEquipped 1. Open the trunk. 2. Lower t...

6. Tuck cover under leading edge of convertible top. 7. Clip tab under trunk lid stop and quarter panel flangeon outer edge on the passenger side. Tucking Boot Cover Attaching Passenger Side Tab UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 3

5. Fold the convertible top cover again. Place the coverinto the bag. Store the cover in the trunk or a dry securearea. CONSOLE FEATURES The front console has a removable ashtray, power outlet/cigarette lighter and power window switches. The center console compartment is equipped with acigarette lig...

MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rearwindow. A pivot system allows for horizontal and verti-cal mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving thesmall control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehicle). The...

Electric Remote Control Mirrors Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using theremote controls mounted inside the driver’s door, belowthe door handle and power door switch. NOTE: Place the mirror selector switch in the center (neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of themirrors. ...

WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. If you are driving, the sudden movementof the seat could cause you to lose control. You couldbe injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle isparked. Do not ride with the seatback reclined sothat the shoulder belt is no longer ri...

Reclining Seat The recliner control is on the side of the seat on thedoor-side. To recline, lean forward slightly before pullingthe lever, then lean back to the desired position, andrelease the lever. Lean forward and pull the lever toreturn the seatback to its original position. To Open And Close T...

Then push the safety catch handle located under the frontedge of the hood toward the right. Raise the front of thehood. NOTE: Assist props will raise the hood to a normal customer usage position. If greater access is required, the hood may be pushed up at the front, raising the hoodbeyond the initia...

WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could open whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.Be sure the hood latches are fully latched beforedriving. LIGHTS Courtesy/Reading Lights These lights, located under the rearview mirror, come onwhenever a door is opened or the illuminat...

Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument PanelLights, and Front Fog Lights Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to thefirst detent for parking light operation. Turn to thesecond detent for headlight operation. Pull out the end ofthe Multi-Function Control Lever to turn on the front fogligh...

Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illuminationfor about 90 seconds. To activate the delay, turn off the ignition while theheadlights are still on. Then turn off the headlights within45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the headlampswitch is turned off. If the h...

Turn Signals Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down andthe arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash toshow proper operation of the front and rear turn signallights. You can signal a lane change by moving the leverpartially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either l...

Tilt Steering Column To tilt the column, simply pull down the small leverbelow the turn signal control and move the wheel up ordown, as desired. Return the lever to the up position tolock the wheel firmly in place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle ismoving is dangerous. Without...

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Your Viper is equipped with an adjustable pedal systemthat allows about 4 inches (100 mm) of fore and aft pedaladjustment. The pedals are adjusted using a switchrecessed into the knee bolster beneath the steering col-umn. To adjust the pedals: • Adjust the seat to a comfortable dri...

Adjustable Left Foot Rest The left foot rest can be manually adjusted fore and aftand rotated up and down to a comfortable position. 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. •...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switchin the right control lever. Move the control leverup to select the desired wiper speed. Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you andhold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in...

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditionsmake a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be-tween cycles desirable. Move the lever to the first detent(DEL) position, then select the delay interval by turningthe end of the stalk. Rotate the end upward to decreaseth...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 ▫ Turn Signal Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 4

Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the correspondingexterior turn signal when using the signal lever. (See page80 for more information.) Hazard Indicator Both turn signal arrows will flash in unison with all frontand rear turn signals when the hazard warning switch isused. N...

Trunk/Liftgate Ajar Light This light indicates that the trunk/liftgate is notlatched. 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 wi...

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 ...

FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-tions, interference that consists of amplitude variationscan be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering wheel radio controls and 6 d...

NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position tooperate the radio. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM,FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (ifequipped). The display will show ST when a stereostation is re...

General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and withRSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesir...

show the disc number, the track number, and index timein minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start oftrack 1. LOAD/ EJT — Load Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the button with thecorresponding number where the CD is being loaded.After the radio displays “load” insert the CD into theplayer. Rad...

mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition isturned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any buttonwas pushed. Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB, RAH and RBKRadios Press the MODE button repeatedly until ⬙ S A ⬙ appears in the display. A CD or tape may remain in the radio whilein the Satellite ra...

Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on theroof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objectsplaced within the line of sight of the antenna will causedecreased performance. Larger luggage items should beplaced as far forward as possible. Do not place itemsdirectly o...

RADIO ANTENNA The radio antenna is located in the windshield. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellularphone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-mance from your radio. This condition may be lessenedor eliminated by relocating the cellular...

The Air Conditioning System allows you to balance thetemperature, amount and direction of the air circulatingthroughout the vehicle. 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 ...

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in this mode. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the wind-shield. To improve fuel economy, leave in the Defrostmode only when necessary. A/C Pushbutton With the fan control in the ON position, pushingthe A/C button turns on the air conditioningcompre...

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 䡵 Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 ▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12...

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...

instrument panel and release when the engine starts. Ifthe 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 proced...

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...

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure you fully apply theparking brake. Place the transmission in REVERSE. Fail-ure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and causedamage or injury. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward thecurb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on anuphill gr...

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,follow these 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 ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = S...

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: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side“B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information 134 STARTING AND OPERATING

This placard tells you important information aboutthe:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle2) the total weight your vehicle can carry3) the tire size designed for your vehicle4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rearand spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on...

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....

Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at highspeeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is veryimportant. Increased tire pressure and redu...

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves and will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appearin 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at thispoint. Life of Tire The...

CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different sizemay result in false speedometer and odometer read-ings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sidedwear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires ma...

Although the tires are designed with a “run flat” featurethat allows the vehicle to be driven about 50 miles (80km) at 55 m.p.h. (88 kph), immediate service should beobtained if the Low Tire indicator is activated. WARNING! Do not exceed 55 m.p.h. (88 k.p.h.) if the LOW Tireindicator in the instrume...

• An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignitionmalfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter tooverheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor orsome light smoke, your engine may be out-of-tune ormalfunctioning and may require immediate service.Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The...

• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every timethe vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditionsrepaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all sidewindows fully open. • Keep the trunk/liftgate closed when driving yourvehicle to prevent carb...

VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading CapacitiesFront Seat Occupants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 lbs. (51 kg) Rated Vehicle Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 lbs. (187kg) TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with this vehicle is not...

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 䡵 If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 䡵 Jump-Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 䡵 Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 ▫ 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...

NOTE: Remove the floor portion of the rear compart- ment carpet to gain access to the battery. 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelrysuch as watch bands or bracelets that might make aninadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is provided by a battery in anothervehicle, park that veh...

6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminalof the booster battery and then to the ground (on the earof the Thermostat Housing) of your Viper as shown.Make sure you have a good contact. 7. If you are jump starting another vehicle, connect oneend of a jumper cable to the ground (on the ...

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-ous. You could lose control of the vehicle and possi-bly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and carefullywhenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.). Traction When driving...

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 8.3L Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) . . . . . . . . . 169 䡵 Emissions Inspection And MaintenancePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 䡵 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . ...

8.3L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 8.3L Engine Compartment 168 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...

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...

The best time to check the oil level is approximately 5minutes after a fully warmed up engine is turned off orbefore starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground alsowill improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Addoil only when the lev...

• Trailer towing • Off-road or desert driving • If equipped for and operating with E–85 (ethanol) fuel If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oilevery 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichevercomes first and follow the maintenance recommenda-tions in Schedule A . CAUTION! Overfi...

Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) tothe engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product andit’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-ditives. Disposing of Used Engine Oil Care should be ...

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-age: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignitionwhen the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is inmotion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing thevehicle. • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wiresdisconne...

Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter atthe intervals shown on “Maintenance Schedule A”. If,however, you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty orsevere conditions, the filter element should be inspectedperiodically and replaced if necessary at the intervalssho...

NOTE: Remove the floor portion of the rear compart- ment carpet to gain access to the battery. To service the battery: 1. Locate the battery compartment inside the rear com-partment. 2. Remove the battery cover mounting screws and re-move the battery cover. 3. Remove the negative battery cable post ...

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...

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioningservice be performed by dealers or other service fa...

Before removing the reservoir cap, wipe the outside ofthe cap and reservoir so that no dirt can fall into thereservoir. All power steering pumps have a dipstick. Fluid levelshould be maintained at the proper level indicated on thedipstick. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the properindicated le...

Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. Thiscoolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles beforereplacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-nance period, it is important that you use the samecoolant througho...

When additional coolant is needed to maintain theproper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Donot overfill. Points to Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vaporcoming from the front of the engine compartment. This ...

Brake, Power Steering, and Fuel System Hoses When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence ofheat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessiveswelling suggest deterioration of the...

Fluid Level Check The fluid in the transmission should be checked when-ever other underhood services are done. Check the fluidlevel by removing the fill plug located on the left side ofthe transmission. The fluid level should be at the bottomof the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the...

Use soap and water on dull black window trim. Polish orcleaners may leave a white residue. If desired, you maypolish your vehicle immediately by using Mopar Auto-mobile Polish or equivalent. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned regularly with anycommercial household-type glass cleaner...

Convertible Top Care — Convertible Models Only Use a mild detergent to clean the top. Avoid heavyscrubbing and rinse with plenty of clean water. Allow todry thoroughly before storage. Carpeting Vacuum your carpeting regularly to prevent a soilbuildup. Shampoo soiled carpeting with a reliable uphol-s...

CAUTION! The tires on your Viper are wider than the guidetracks on most washes and the low ground clearanceof your vehicle may not be compatible with some carwash equipment. You could damage your vehicle. FUSES — Power Distribution Center A power distribution center is located in the enginecompartme...

CAUTION! • When installing the Power Distribution Centercover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do somay allow water to get into the Power Distribu-tion Center, and possibly result in a electricalsystem failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, ...

Cavity Fuse Circuits 68, 69 MiniFuse 20AmpYellow Left HID Headlamp 70, 71 MiniFuse 20AmpYellow Right HID Headlamp 72-76 MICRORELAY Batt-Run/Acc Relay 82-86 MICRORELAY Heated Rear Window (EBL) Re-lay 87-91 MICRORELAY Batt-Motor, Fuel Pump Relay VEHICLE STORAGE We recommend that you follow these guide...

2. Twist off sockets counter-clockwise and pull out bulbsfrom the socket, install the new bulbs, and reinstall thebulb and socket assembly. Replace the splash shield. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turnedon there is a blue hue to ...

High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.High voltage can remain in the circuit even with theheadlight switch off and the key removed. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulbyourself. If a headlight bulb fails, tak...

License Plate Light Twist off sockets counter-clockwise and pull out bulbs.Replace as required. 218 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Headlight Aiming The headlights on your new Viper were aimed at thefactory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting.A great increase in weight will change the aiming and itmay be necessary to readjust the headlights if youtypically carry an excessive amount of weight in the rearcompartment...

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) 8.3 Liter Engine (Premium 91 Octane) 18.2 gallons 68.9 liters Engine Oil-With Filter 8.3 Liter Engines (SAE 0W-40) 10 qts. 9.5 Liters Cooling System * 8.3 Liter Engines* (Mopar 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 102,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent. 16 q...

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 226 䡵 Maintenance Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 ▫ Schedule “B” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 ▫ Schedule “A” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 8 M A I N T...

Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Change the front and rear axle fluid. X Inspect and replace, if necessary, the ...

Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Lubricate the front and rear suspension balljoints. X Inspect the brake linings. X X Change the front an...

Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if notreplaced at 3 months. X X X X X X Lubricate the front and rear suspension balljoints. X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect and replace, ...

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-placed at 3 months. X X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Change the front and rear axle fluid. X Inspect and replace, if necessary, the engin...

SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X Change the front and rear axle fluid. X X Inspect the brake linings. X X Lubricate...

* 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 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 ▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 ▫ Be Reasonable ...

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its CustomerCenter. Any hearing or speech impaired customer whohas access to a TDD or a ...

WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms andprovisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable tothis vehicle. MOPAR 姞 PARTS Mopar 威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep yourvehicle o...

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Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORMTIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab-lished...

Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174,220Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,53,151,189 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Satellite Radio . . . . . . ....

Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Emergency (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Starting and Operating . . . ....