Chrysler Viper owner's manuals
The Chrysler Viper appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 2 model years, from 1996 to 1997. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
How to get the right Viper manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Chrysler owner site and choose the Viper.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your Viper can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Chrysler manuals
Chrysler owner's manuals are available through Stellantis owner resources. Pacifica manuals cover Stow 'n Go seating and, on hybrid models, charging and electric mode.
Questions
Where can I get the Chrysler Viper owner's manual?
Chrysler publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (chrysler.com). Choose the Viper and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every Viper year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the Viper spans 1996–1997. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Chrysler Viper?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Chrysler dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.