Drive Modes; Launch Control - If Equipped - Dodge Durango SRT 2018 Owner's Manual

In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up
or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the
driver (using the gear selector or the shift
paddles), unless an engine lugging or over-
speed condition would result. It will remain in the
selected gear until another upshift or downshift
is chosen, except as described below.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lug-
ging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift
to first gear when coming to a stop. After a
stop, the driver should manually upshift (+)
the transmission as the
accelerated.
• You can start out, from a stop, in first or
second gear (or third gear, in SNOW mode).
Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in
second gear. Starting out in second or third
gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
• If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at
too low of a vehicle speed.
• Holding the (-) paddle depressed, or holding
the gear selector in the (-) position, will down-
shift the transmission to the lowest gear pos-
sible at the current speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick is enabled.
• The system may revert to automatic shift
mode if a fault or overheat condition is
detected.
To disengage AutoStick, return the gear selector
to the DRIVE position, or press and hold the (+)
shift paddle (if the gear selector is already in
DRIVE) until "D" is once again indicated in the
instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of
AutoStick mode at any time without taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine brak-
vehicle is
ing on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could
skid, causing a collision or personal injury.

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, enabling the driver to
tune it for desired driving scenarios.
NOTE:
Refer to "SRT Drive Modes" in "Multimedia" for
further descriptions of these modes.
Launch Control — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control
system that is designed to allow the driver to
achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction
control that manages tire slip while launching
the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where
consistent quarter mile (400m) and 0 to 60
(100km/h) times are desired. The system is not
intended to compensate for lack of driver expe-
rience 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 control is not available within the first
500 miles (804 km) of engine break-in.
Preconditions:
• Launch control should not be used on public
roads. Always check track conditions and the
surrounding area.
• Launch Control should only be used when the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
• Launch Control is intended to be used on dry,
paved road surfaces only. Use on slippery or
loose surfaces may cause damage to vehicle
components and is not recommended.
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