Target Audience:
Enthusiast owners seeking a high-performance American sports car; manual written for owners and DIY operators
Vehicle Class:
Two-seat high-performance sports car
Key Advantage:
Largest displacement production V10 engine in a mass-produced American sports car
Primary Competitors:
Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Ford Shelby GT500
Engine:
8.4L V10 SRT engine
Body Styles:
Coupe and Roadster (convertible)
Manual Type:
Factory Owners Manual
Delivery:
Instant digital download
Page Count:
N/A - not specified for this download
Main Sections:
Your Vehicle, Driver and Passenger Safety, Instruments and Controls, Features
Additional Sections:
Before Driving, Driving, Maintenance, Taking Care of the Unexpected, Technical Information, Warranty and Customer Relations, Index
Seat Belts:
Proper use, adjustment, and child restraint installation
Airbag System (SRS):
Supplemental Restraint System operation, warnings, and precautions
Child Protection:
Child seat anchorage and installation guidance
Indicators:
Warning and indicator lamp operation and meanings
Gauges:
Instrument cluster gauge functions and normal readings
Information Display:
Driver information display functions
Dashboard:
Dashboard controls and layout
Steering Column:
Tilt/telescoping adjustment and column-mounted controls
Climate Control:
Manual and automatic air conditioning and heating operation
Audio System:
Radio, CD player, and speaker system operation
Steering Wheel Controls:
Remote audio and cruise control switches
Security:
Sentry Key immobilizer and security alarm operation
Cruise Control:
Cruise control set, resume, and cancel procedures
Before Driving:
Fuel requirements, break-in procedure, and cargo loading limits
Driving:
Engine starting and manual transmission operation, shift speeds
Emergency Procedures:
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuse replacement
Maintenance and Technical Data
Maintenance Schedule:
Maintenance minder system and service intervals
Fluids:
Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid checking and capacities
Minor Services:
Owner-performable service procedures
Vehicle Storage:
Extended storage preparation
Specifications:
Vehicle specifications, tire sizes, and pressures
Emissions Controls:
Emissions control system description and requirements
Warranty:
Warranty terms and customer relations information
Parts Information:
Fluid and filter part references as listed in the manual; N/A - full parts catalog not included in an owners manual
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
8.4L (510 cu in) V10, OHV
Valvetrain:
Pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel Requirement:
Premium unleaded, 91 octane minimum
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque:
560 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Redline:
Approximately 6,200 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity:
N/A - not specified in owners manual
Standard Transmission:
6-speed manual, Tremec T56
Optional Transmission:
N/A - no automatic transmission offered
Drive Layout:
Rear-wheel drive
Shift Points:
Recommended shift speeds covered in Driving section
Clutch:
Hydraulically actuated clutch, break-in guidance included
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - NHTSA ratings not published for this low-volume model
Braking:
4-wheel disc ABS with brake assist
Traction Control:
Electronic stability program (ESP) with full-off mode
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger multi-stage airbags (SRS)
Seat Belts:
Three-point front seat belts with pretensioners
Structure:
Energy-absorbing structure and side door beams
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with CD player and premium speaker setup
Controls:
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Navigation:
N/A - not specified for this manual
Cruise Control:
Electronic cruise control with steering wheel switches
Security:
Sentry Key engine immobilizer and security alarm
Oil Change:
Follow maintenance minder system prompts; use synthetic 0W-40
Scheduled Service:
Interval-based schedule included in Maintenance section
Storage:
Vehicle storage preparation procedures included
Engine Oil:
SAE 0W-40 synthetic, API certified
Coolant:
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) coolant
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 brake fluid
Transmission Fluid:
Manual transmission fluid per manual specification chart
Known Issues / Common Wear Items
Brakes:
High-performance pads and rotors are common wear items
Tires:
Run-flat performance tires require regular pressure checks
Battery:
Jump-start procedure covered in Taking Care of the Unexpected
Manufacturer:
Dodge, a division of Chrysler LLC
Viper Origin:
Introduced in 1992 as a raw, high-performance American roadster
Generation:
ZB II (third generation Viper, 2003-2010)
SRT10 Era:
2006-2010 SRT10 with 8.4L V10 producing 600 hp
2009 Model Year:
Continuation of the SRT10 in coupe and roadster form
Assembly Plant:
Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, Detroit, Michigan
