Sport Mode - Dodge Charger 2012 Owner's Manual

372 STARTING AND OPERATING
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate
an automatic downshift for improved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
Sport
• If AutoStick is engaged while in "Sport" mode, the
transmission will remain in the selected gear even
when maximum engine speed is reached.
• Engine overspeed protection is achieved through fuel
cut off at or near redline.
• This mode will provide aggressive shifting and is
intended for spirited driving.

SPORT MODE

This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled
dampening system. This system reduces body roll and
pitch in many driving situations including cornering,
acceleration and braking. There are two modes of opera-
tion:
• Automatic (Auto) Mode — This is the default position
when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will
give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode,
the suspension will adapt to the vehicle inputs, includ-
ing vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking and accel-
eration.
• Sport Mode — This mode is driver selectable when the
vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press the CON-
TROLS button and then the SPORT button on the
display screen). This mode will set suspension for
maximum performance handling and is intended for
spirited driving.