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- Page 1 DRIVE MODE SUPPLEMENT...
- Page 2 DRIVE MODE SUPPLEMENT DODGE DRIVE MODES ............3 SRT DRIVE MODES .
- Page 4 DODGE DRIVE MODES...
- Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ........7...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED ..8 PERFORMANCE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..17 ▫ Home....... . .9 ▫... -
Page 9: Performance Pages - If Equipped
8 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED The Performance Pages include the following: • Home Performance Pages is an application that provides a dis- play for performance indicators, as received from the • Timers instrument cluster, that will help you gain familiarity with •... -
Page 10: Home
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 The following describes each feature and its operation: Home Charger Performance Pages — Home When Home is selected, the following options will be available: • A series of six images which can be selected by the user. Challenger Performance Pages —... -
Page 11: Timers
10 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Timers When the Timers Page is selected you will be able to select from following “Tickets”: • Current Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time” sum- mary of performance timers. • Last Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of performance timers. - Page 12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11 • Save With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button to save to the jump drive. Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the current, last or best page currently being viewed. Any saved run Press the “Uconnect”...
- Page 13 12 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Brake Distance The Reaction Time, MPH, ⅛, and ¼ Mile timers will be “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h). Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full •...
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Page 14: Gauges 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13 Gauges 1 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. Performance Pages — Gauges 1... -
Page 15: Gauges 2
14 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges 2 Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Challenger Manual Transmission) When selected, this screen displays the following values: Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Automatic Transmission) • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage. • Intake Air Temperature Shows the actual intake air temperature. -
Page 16: G-Force
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15 • Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission Only) Shows the actual transmission temperature. G-Force Charger Performance Pages — G-Force When G-Force is selected, the following features will be available: • Lateral G-Force Left and Right The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right force of the vehicle. -
Page 17: Engine
16 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft Engine The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and braking force of the vehicle. • Peak G-Forces Fore Aft, Left and Right This shows the maximum g-forces that have been achieved since the last reset from the instrument cluster display. -
Page 18: Performance Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17 • Instantaneous Torque You will be able to enable, disable, and customize the functionality of the Launch Control and Drive Mode Shows the instantaneous torque. Set-Up features within Performance Control. • Oil Pressure Descriptions of these features are provided below. To Shows the actual oil pressure. - Page 19 18 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in excess wheel slip outside this systems control resulting in an aborted launch. NOTE: • Launch Mode should not be used on public roads. Always check track conditions and the surrounding area.
- Page 20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 5. Hold the brake pedal and verify the vehicle is in a forward transmission gear. Launch Control is only available when the following procedure is followed: 6. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle.
- Page 21 20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the system 3. Press the “Activate Launch Mode” button on the touch- to another mode if Launch Control is enabled. screen. Manual Transmission — If Equipped 4.
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Page 22: Drive Mode Set-Up
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21 Launch Control will abort before launch completion and Drive Mode Set-Up display “Launch Aborted” in the instrument cluster dis- Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touch- play for any the following conditions: screen within the Performance Control screen indicates the •... -
Page 23: Default Mode
22 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Default Mode The Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while in this mode. Default Mode Default Mode Set-Up The vehicle will always start in Default Mode. This mode is for typical driving conditions. While in Default Mode, the Engine, Transmission and Traction will operate in their Normal settings and cannot be changed. -
Page 24: Sport Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 Sport Mode Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission and Steering are both set to their Sport settings. The steering wheel paddle switches are enabled. The Traction Control defaults to Normal. Any of these four settings may be changed to the driver’s prefer- ences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen. - Page 25 24 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed below with accompanying descriptions. The information contained in the list below can also be accessed from within the mode Set-Up menus. To access the information, press the “Info” button on the touchscreen from the mode Set-Up menu, and use the left/right arrows to toggle through available descriptions.
- Page 26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25 • SPORT Engine Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for improved throttle response for an enhanced driving experience. • NORMAL Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen for standard throttle response for normal driving. Engine...
- Page 27 26 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • SPORT Engine/Trans Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving experience. • NORMAL Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen for a balance of throttle response, shift comfort and economy for normal driving.
- Page 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27 • ON Paddle Shifters — If Equipped With Automatic Transmission Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. • OFF Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. Paddle –...
- Page 29 28 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • SPORT Traction Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability control. • NORMAL Press the “NORM” button on the touchscreen to provide full traction control and full stability control. Traction Control...
- Page 30 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 29 • SPORT Steering Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide an increased amount of steering feel, requiring a higher amount of steering effort. • NORMAL Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen to provide a balanced steering feel and steering effort.
- Page 32 SRT DRIVE MODES...
- Page 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ........35 STARTING AND OPERATING .
- Page 36 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Default Mode ......52 SRT PERFORMANCE PAGES ....36 ▫...
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Page 37: Srt Performance Pages
36 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SRT PERFORMANCE PAGES The Performance Pages include the following: • Home Performance Pages is an application that provides a dis- play for performance indicators, as received from the • Timers instrument cluster, that will help you gain familiarity with •... -
Page 38: Home
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 37 The following describes each feature and its operation: Home Charger SRT Performance Pages — Home When Home is selected, the following features will be available: • A series of six images which can be selected by the user. Challenger SRT Performance Pages —... -
Page 39: Timers
38 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Timers When the Timers Page is selected you will be able to select from following “Tickets”: • Current Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time” sum- mary of the performance timers. • Last Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of performance timers. - Page 40 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 39 • Save With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button to save runs to the jump drive. Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the current, last or best page currently being viewed. Any saved run Press the “Uconnect”...
- Page 41 40 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ¼ Mile (400 meter) Trap Speed The Reaction Time, MPH, ⅛, and ¼ Mile timers will be “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h). Displays velocity or speed of the vehicle at the end of an ¼ •...
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Page 42: Gauges 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 41 Gauges 1 SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 1 (6.2L Automatic Transmission) When selected, this screen displays the following values: SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 1 (6.2L Challenger Manual Transmission) • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. •... - Page 43 42 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Battery Voltage Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual battery voltage. •...
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Page 44: Gauges 2
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 43 Gauges 2 SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (6.4L Automatic Transmission) When selected, this screen displays the following values: SRT Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (6.4L Challenger Manual Transmission) • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage. •... - Page 45 44 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission When selected, this screen displays the following values: Only) • Boost Pressure Shows the actual transmission temperature. Shows the current value for boost pressure. • Air Fuel Ratio Shows the current value for the air fuel ratio. •...
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Page 46: G-Force
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 45 G-Force Charger SRT Performance Pages — G-Force When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as steering angle. Challenger SRT Performance Pages — G-Force When G-Force is selected, the following features will be available: •... -
Page 47: Engine
46 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft When a force greater than zero is measured, the display will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls, the The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and peak forces will continue to display. - Page 48 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 47 • Instantaneous Horsepower/Kilowatts Shows the instantaneous horsepower. • Instantaneous Torque Shows the instantaneous torque. • Oil Pressure (6.4L Only) Shows the actual oil pressure. • Gear (Automatic Transmission Only) Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the vehicle.
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Page 49: Srt Drive Modes
48 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SRT DRIVE MODES Key Fob 6.2L Supercharged Engine — If Equipped Black Key Fob Use of the black key fob limits the driver to a reduced engine output. This information is also available within the Red Key Fob SRT Drive Modes interface, and can be accessed by press- If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.2L supercharged... - Page 50 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 49 Drive Modes Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a Drive Modes feature which allows for coordinating the operation of various vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving be- havior desired. The Drive Modes feature is controlled through the Uconnect radio and may be accessed by performing any of the following: •...
- Page 51 50 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine/ Red Key/ Black Key/ Transmis- Paddle Transmis- Suspension Steering Traction 700+ HP 500 HP sion Shifters sion 6.4L Auto 6.4L Manual The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the current NOTE: drive mode and real-time status of the vehicle’s perfor- •...
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Page 52: Track Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 51 Listed below are the available Drive Modes: Sport Mode Track Mode Drive Modes (Sport) Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will acti- Drive Modes (Track) vate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving. The Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will acti- Traction, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems vate the configuration for typical track driving. -
Page 53: Default Mode
52 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Default Mode NOTE: If Valet Mode is active, the vehicle will start in Valet Mode, not Default Mode. Custom Mode Default Mode This mode is for typical driving conditions where the Traction and Transmission will be operating in their Street Custom Mode settings, which cannot be changed while in this mode. - Page 54 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 53 that is saved for quick selection of your favorite settings. While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the “Cus- While in Custom Mode, the Power, Traction, Transmission, tom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter settings are selectable options.
- Page 55 54 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Drive Mode Set-Up Info Power — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged Engine Within the Drive Mode Set-Up screen, press the left / right arrows to scroll through all the available Drive Mode systems giving you a description of their operation and current configuration.
- Page 56 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 55 • 700+ Transmission Press the “700+” button on the touchscreen to modify the output power of the engine to 700+. NOTE: This selection is only available with the red key fob. • 500 Press the “500” button on the touchscreen to modify the output power of the engine to 500.
- Page 57 56 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Paddle Shifters – If Equipped With Automatic Transmission Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide faster shift speeds and will have a moderate comfort trade-off. • Street Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a balance of shift speed and comfort for typical daily driving.
- Page 58 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 57 • Track Traction Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to modify traction control to optimize track performance with the least stability control. • Sport Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability control.
- Page 59 58 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Track Suspension Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide the firmest possible suspension stiffness with the highest amount of comfort trade-off. • Sport Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide a firmer suspension stiffness with moderate comfort trade- off.
- Page 60 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 59 • Track Steering — If Equipped With 6.4L Engine Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort to the highest level. • Sport Press the “Normal” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort to the higher level.
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Page 61: Race Options
60 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RACE OPTIONS Launch Control WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the limits of the law. - Page 62 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 61 button on the instrument panel switch bank (if activated), or by pressing the “Cancel Launch Mode” button on the touchscreen. NOTE: Launch RPM Set-Up cannot be accessed unless Launch Mode is deactivated. Activate Launch Control Launch Control can be accessed by pushing the Launch Control button or the SRT button on the instrument panel switch bank then selecting the “Race Options”...
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Page 63: Shift Light
62 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL launch RPM limits will vary between the automatic trans- feature is a visual cue to manually up-shift using the missions (1500–3500 RPM) and manual transmissions paddle shifters or the transmission gear selector in manual (2500–4500 RPM). shift mode. - Page 64 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 63 The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift light to actuate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8 (automatic transmis- sion) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-6 (manual transmission). Pressing and releasing the up/down arrow buttons on the touchscreen above and below each listed gear, the RPM values will change in increments of 250 RPM.
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Page 65: Valet Mode
64 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VALET MODE While in Valet Mode, the following vehicle configurations are set and locked to prevent unauthorized modification: • Engine limited to the lowest power output state. • On automatic transmission, transmission locks out ac- cess to first gear and up-shifts earlier than normal. - Page 66 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 65 Valet Mode Deactivation Valet Mode Deactivation PIN To exit Valet Mode, you must enter the same four digit PIN The Valet Mode Deactivation key pad will then prompt that was used to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can be you for your four digit PIN code.
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Page 67: Eco Mode - If Equipped With Automatic Transmission
66 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your four digit PIN is lost or forgotten, the Press the “Eco” button on the touchscreen on the SRT Drive vehicle will exit Valet Mode after a battery disconnect for Modes main menu. Eco mode modifies the vehicle’s engine approximately five minutes. - Page 68 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS DRIVE MODES ......68 ▫ Launch Mode — If Equipped ....72 ▫...
- Page 69 68 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE MODES Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a SRT Drive Mode feature. This feature gives the driver control over the systems in the vehicle which affect its performance, en- abling the driver to tune it for desired driving scenarios. Below are the modes of operation: NOTE: Refer to “Drive Modes”...
- Page 70 STARTING AND OPERATING 69 • SPORT MODE — This mode is a predefined configura- tion optimized for typical enthusiast driving. The Trac- tion, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are enabled. •...
- Page 71 70 STARTING AND OPERATING Paddles Steering — 6.4L Engine Only • On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. • Track — provides the greatest amount of steering feed- back, requiring the highest amount of steering effort. • Off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. •...
- Page 72 STARTING AND OPERATING 71 • The SRT Drive Modes are not available. Pushing the SRT where the ABS and Transmission will be operating in their STREET settings, which cannot be changed while button will display the unlock keypad. in this mode. The Steering (electric power steering — if •...
- Page 73 72 STARTING AND OPERATING • Launch Mode is intended to be used on dry, paved road Launch Mode — If Equipped surfaces only. Use on slippery or loose surfaces may This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Mode system that cause damage to vehicle components and is not recom- is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum mended.
- Page 74 STARTING AND OPERATING 73 • The “ESC OFF” button is pushed to change the system 6. Hold the brake and make sure the vehicle is in “DRIVE”. to another mode. 7. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will hold NOTE: After launch mode has been aborted, ESC will at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM Set-up”...
- Page 75 74 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Make sure the vehicle is not moving. Release the clutch and continue to hold wide open throttle to launch. 5. Make sure the steering wheel is pointing straight. 9. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. 6. Fully depress the clutch pedal and make sure the vehicle Launch mode will be active until the vehicle reaches is in first gear.
- Page 76 STARTING AND OPERATING 75 • It is recommended that each track outing should end Guidelines For Track Use with a minimum of one cool down lap using minimal NOTE: Because of the extreme conditions encountered braking. during track use, any damage or wear associated with •...
- Page 77 76 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is recommended that you target 40psi (276kpa) 3. Do not continue for more than 1 full burnishing lap after Hot Tire Pressure at the conclusion of each track session. you start smelling the brakes. Do not get them smoking Starting at 32psi (221kpa) Front &...
- Page 78 STARTING AND OPERATING 77 8. Rotors that pulsate during track use should be replaced. Resurfacing of the rotors is not recommended, as it removes mass from the rotor, reducing its thermal capacity. Resurfacing also thins the rotor cheek, making it less robust and increasing the likelihood of pulsation in further track use.
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