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Summary of Contents for Dodge CHALLENGER DEMON 170 2023
- Page 1 D O D G E C H A L L E N G E R D E M O N 1 7 0 2 0 2 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L S U P P L E M E N T...
- Page 2 VEHICLE IMAGES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCTS SOLD MAY VARY.
- Page 3 WELCOME FROM DODGE ........
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
WELCOME FROM DODGE MAINTENANCE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 6.2L . . . 5 TRACK MAINTENANCE ....26 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....5 At Track Maintenance . - Page 5 Please disregard any features and equipment described in this supplement that are not available on this vehicle. Dodge reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
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Page 6: Welcome From Dodge
Your Dodge SRT Demon 170 is the most powerful Dodge ever, with industry-first drag throttle pedal recommended for wet weather conditions. -
Page 7: Engine Break-In Recommendations - 6.2L
WELCOME FROM DODGE NOTE: ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 6.2L • Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. New Vehicle Break-In • Oil and fuel consumption may be higher through the first oil change interval. Before driving your vehicle, remove the yellow front splitter protectors if the dealer has •... -
Page 8: Vehicle Alterations
WELCOME FROM DODGE VEHICLE ALTERATIONS WARNING! • If the passenger and/or rear seats have been removed do not ride in those areas. WARNING! In a collision, people riding in those areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. -
Page 9: Graphical Table Of Contents
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT/SIDE VIEW... -
Page 10: Rear/Side View
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS REAR/SIDE VIEW... -
Page 11: Instrument Panel View
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL VIEW Instrument Controls 1 — Steering Wheel 3 — Instrument Cluster Display 5 — Trans Brake Button 2 — Paddle Shifters 4 — Infotainment Touchscreen 6 — LAUNCH Button 7 — SRT Button... -
Page 12: Features Overview
FEATURES OVERVIEW For more information on these unique features scan the following QR code. Use this QR code to access your digital experience. Scan me USING ETHANOL FUEL When ethanol is detected in the fuel, a gas pump icon will appear in the instrument cluster to indicate the detected ethanol percentage. -
Page 13: Mickey Thompson Tires
To help mitigate tire-to-rim slip on prepped surfaces, ○ Street: 32 psi (220.6 kPa) cold for all tires White — Ethanol Detected: Ethanol content is Dodge recommends the use of high-tack gasket Drag Strip: between 5% and 64%. The power display will sealant on the rim bead. -
Page 14: Drive Modes
FEATURES OVERVIEW CAUTION! Do not move the vehicle in temperatures below 15°F (–9°C) with the Mickey Thompson Rear Drag Radial and Front Runners installed. In temperatures below 15°F (–9°C), tires can lose flexibility that can lead to cracking and other tire damage. Always inspect for signs of cracking and damage before use. -
Page 15: Set-Up Button
FEATURES OVERVIEW Valet: Reduces engine torque to provide adequate • TRANSMISSION but limited acceleration, useful for valet parking and Transmission mode can be set by preference: limiting vehicle performance for unfamiliar drivers. A • Drag: Intended for drag strip use only. A linear personal identification number (PIN) is required to enter and exit this mode. -
Page 16: Paddle Shifters
FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: PADDLE SHIFTERS TRACTION Yaw control is activated when the brake system recog- Paddle shifters can be set by preference: Traction mode can be set by preference: nizes a difference between the actual vehicle direction and the direction intended by the driver's steering input. SUSPENSION Suspension mode can be set by preference: Paddle Shifters Settings... -
Page 17: Steering
FEATURES OVERVIEW • DRAG MODE SELECTABLE FEATURES SPORT: Provides additional responsiveness and a STEERING firmer ride. Damping is set to firm rebound with soft Steering mode can be set by preference. compression. The system still adapts to road and NOTE: driver inputs as needed. -
Page 18: Transbrake™ 2.0 Feature - Track Use Only
FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: Prerequisite Conditions: The system is easier to use than ever: pre-program the launch RPM and torque behavior, then use the steering ET Street R Rear Tires do not require an extensive burn- 1. Vehicle speed must be 0 mph (0 km/h). wheel paddles to time the perfect launch. - Page 19 FEATURES OVERVIEW • • Pressing the Drag Options button within the SRT Within the Drive Mode screen, pressing the Drag The home screen displays the currently selected set- Dashboard screen, then pressing the TransBrake™ Options button on the touchscreen, then pressing tings that will be used when the vehicle is staged and button.
- Page 20 FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: TransBrake™ 2.0 Feature Overview • The "Pre-stage" dot and "Available" curve move as the Launch RPM is modified. The higher the launch Selecting an initial launch torque below this value For the best performance, Launch Torque should be RPM, the more torque is available while staged will cause an engine RPM reduction at the moment configured to deliver maximum torque as quickly as is...
- Page 21 FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: Shift Torque settings apply only when the vehicle is staged and launched from TransBrake 2.0. The blue curve in the Shift Torque display indicates the “Available” line, as in the Launch Torque tab. In Drag Mode, by default, there is no torque reduction during the 1-2 upshift, and 225 lb-ft of reduction during the 2-3 upshift.
- Page 22 FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: Ensure that the initial launch torque is achievable by The Shift Torque Setup screen displays a graph that setting the Launch RPM high enough so that the first shows the desired torque selections for the 1-2 and Quickly toggle between the Launch Torque Set-Up (1) “Driver Desired”...
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Page 23: Launch Control - Track Use Only
FEATURES OVERVIEW Staging the Vehicle NOTE: LAUNCH CONTROL — TRACK USE ○ The brake pedal cannot be released until the 1. Pull back on both paddle shifters. ONLY transmission’s fourth clutch is engaged, which 2. With the left foot, firmly press the brake pedal until occurs approximately 0.5 seconds after the shift This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system minimum pressure is achieved as indicated in the... -
Page 24: Srt Power Chiller
FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: After launch, maximum engine power is requested. A special traction control program is activated that con- Launch Control and TransBrake™ cannot be used at the trols tire slip for maximum longitudinal acceleration. same time. This program varies between drive modes: SRT POWER CHILLER™... -
Page 25: Shift Light
FEATURES OVERVIEW Air Conditioning Disabled SHIFT LIGHT Cabin air conditioning is not available while the Chiller function is active. Shift Light RPM Set-Up Example The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift Shift Light light to actuate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8. By pressing A/C Disabled and releasing the up/down arrow buttons on the touch- To actuate the Shift Light feature, press the “Shift... -
Page 26: Race Cooldown
FEATURES OVERVIEW RACE COOLDOWN Race Cooldown selection status automatically deacti- vates after extended driving at road speeds, or when After-run cooling can be activated by selecting the Race one more of the following conditions apply: Cooldown button in the Drag Options menu. •... -
Page 27: Automatically Enabled Features
FEATURES OVERVIEW NOTE: AUTOMATICALLY ENABLED FEATURES LAUNCH ASSIST • Due to the way the engine is controlled during Launch Assist is a power-hop mitigation feature that Torque Reserve, a distinct exhaust note is produced runs in the background to both protect the driveline and TORQUE RESERVE and engine vibration increases. -
Page 28: Track Maintenance
MAINTENANCE TRACK MAINTENANCE Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change dirty it may appear. If you have not experienced a indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- decrease in engine performance, chances are your vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle ser- air filter is fine and does not need to be cleaned. -
Page 29: Vehicle And Tire Storage
MAINTENANCE Tire Pressure Transmitter 4. Apply Filter Oil: ○ Using Mopar Performance Air Filter Service Kit Removing Tire Pressure Transmitter from Wheel P5153376 spray oil evenly along the crown of 1. Mark each tire pressure transmitter using a paint each filter pleat holding the nozzle about 3” pen with the transmitter position (Left Front, Right (76 mm) away. -
Page 30: Alcantara Steering Wheel
MAINTENANCE Installing New Valve: ALCANTARA STEERING WHEEL WARNING! 1. Insert the valve through the wheel valve hole and The Alcantara Steering Wheel provides superior racing • You can be badly injured working on or around a loosely assemble the retention nut and washer. grip, but requires a special cleaning procedure. -
Page 31: Fuses
The following FUSE • fuses are unique to the 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170. If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho- The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the For complete fuse information, refer to your Owner’s rized dealer. -
Page 32: Track Usage Guidelines
TRACK USAGE GUIDELINES 3. Line Lock — Warm the tires by using Line Lock PRE-RUN CHECKS Wheel Lug Nut Torque Pre-Run Check: 111 Ft-Lbs (burnout) (150 N-m). Refer to page 31 for step-by-step page 15. instructions. The following instructions are meant to provide drivers 4. -
Page 33: Optimal Performance Recommendations
TRACK USAGE GUIDELINES ○ Rear Tires — depending on the outside tempera- OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has ture and track conditions, the operating pressure attained proper torque, verified twice each. RECOMMENDATIONS recommendation is 18-24 psi (124–165 kPa) hot. -
Page 34: Checks Before Leaving The Track
TRACK USAGE GUIDELINES Any debris moving through the air can be collected in WARNING! WARNING! the hood scoop thus defeating its purpose by blocking airflow. Make sure hood scoop opening is free of hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when using debris. - Page 35 RACING LOG BOOK DATE: EVENT/TRACK: RUNS Reaction Time 60’ 330’ 1/8 ET 1/8 MPH 1/4 ET 1/4 MPH Tire # Of Runs Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure Tire Temp Track Temp Shift RPM Air Temp Humidity Barometric Pressure Coolant Temp...
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Page 36: Racing Log Book Notes
RACING LOG BOOK NOTES... - Page 37 RACING LOG BOOK...
- Page 38 INDEX Air Pressure ....11 Engine Schedule, Maintenance ....26 Automatically Enabled Features Break-In Recommendations .
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