2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 111

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109 This gauge does not indicate the amount of oil in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. Check the level often during severe usage. Oil Pressure Warning Light The red Oil Pressure Warning Light is located in the Oil Pressure Gauge. It will turn on to indicate low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is first started. If the light remains on or turns on while driving, safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop and turn off the engine. DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. NOTE: This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure shown in section 7. Fuel Gauge This gauge shows the amount of fuel in the gas tank. The reaction time of the gauge has been slowed to avoid needle fluctuation during periods of high G force cornering. Voltage Gauge This gauge shows the electrical system voltage. The normal operating voltage is from 12 to 14 Volts with the engine running. If the pointer remains at either the high or low ends of the scale, the electrical system should be serviced. Charge System Light The red Charge System Light is located in the Voltage Gauge. It will turn on when there is a charging system malfunction or a possible accessory drive belt failure. 4