Dodge charger 2017 User's Manual Supplement page 21

20 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
• The "ESC OFF" button is pressed to change the system
to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Launch Control is only available when the following
procedure is followed:
1. Press the "Apps" button on the touchscreen, select
Performance Control, and press the "Launch Control"
button on the touchscreen or push the Super Track Pak
button on the center stack switch bank.
2. To adjust the Launch RPM, press and drag the slider bar
or press the arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the
holding RPM. Press the back arrow button when fin-
ished. The setting will be saved.
NOTE: The default for launch control is 3000 RPM. Opti-
mal launch RPM will depend on the engine and tires on the
vehicle, as well as road and weather conditions. Not all
RPM settings will be usable in all configurations and
scenarios. If requested launch RPM is not attainable in a
given scenario, the engine will provide the maximum
amount of torque possible to get as close as possible to the
requested RPM.
3. Press the "Activate Launch Mode" button on the touch-
screen.
4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the steering wheel
is pointing straight.
5. Fully depress the clutch pedal and verify the vehicle is
in first gear.
6. While holding the clutch depressed, rapidly apply the
accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine
speed will hold at the RPM that was set in the "Launch
RPM Set-up" screen.
NOTE: Messages will appear in the instrument cluster
display to inform the driver if one or more of the above
conditions have not been met.
7. When conditions four through six have been met, the
instrument cluster display will read "Launch Ready Release
Clutch." Release the clutch quickly and continue to hold
wide open throttle to launch. Execute shifts as described in
the section "Manual Transmission – Shifting."
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch control will
be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h).