Dodge Charger SRT Owner's Manual
DRIVE MODE
SUPPLEMENT
DRIVE MODE SUPPLEMENT
DODGE DRIVE MODES ......................................................3
SRT DRIVE MODES .........................................................29
DODGE DRIVE MODES
SECTION PAGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
䡵 PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED ........8
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䡵 PERFORMANCE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ....16
▫ Home.................................9
▫ Timers ...............................10
▫ Gauges 1..............................13
▫ Gauges 2..............................13
▫ G-Force...............................14
▫ Engine ...............................16
▫ Launch Mode ..........................17
▫ Drive Mode Set-Up ......................21
▫ Default Mode ..........................22
▫ Sport Mode............................23
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PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
Performance Pages is an application that provides a display for performance indicators, as received from the
instrument cluster, that will help you gain familiarity with
the capabilities of your vehicle in real-time.
To access the Performance Pages, press the “Apps” button
on the touchscreen then press the “Performance Pages”
button on the touchscreen. Press the desired button on the
touchscreen to access that specific Performance Page.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Pages is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
WARNING! (Continued)
used in a controlled environment and within the limits
of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured
by the Performance Pages must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The Performance Pages include the following:
• Home
• Timers
• Gauges 1
• Gauges 2
• G-Force
(Continued)
• Engine
The following describes each feature and its operation:
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Home
Challenger Performance Pages — Home
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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.
• A left and right arrow to allow the user to scroll through
vehicle images.
• A short-cut to the Performance Control feature.
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Timers
Performance Pages — 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” summary of performance timers.
• Last
Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of
performance timers.
• Best
Pressing the “Best” button displays the best recorded run
of performance timers, except for braking data.
• Save
Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the current,
last or best page currently being viewed. Any saved run
over ten, will overwrite the oldest saved run for Uconnect
System storage. The operation of the Save feature is listed
below:
Performance Pages — Save
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With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button to
save to the jump drive.
Press the “Uconnect” button to save the runs to the Owner
web page.
Press the “Cancel” button to view the previously displayed
timer “Ticket.”
The “Tickets” contain the timers listed below:
• Reaction Time
Measures the driver’s reaction time for launching the
vehicle against a simulated a drag strip timing light
(behavior modeled after 500 Sportsman Tree) displayed in
the instrument cluster display.
NOTE:
Positive values closest to zero are best, negative values
mean you have faulted the start and the value won’t be
used for best times.
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The Reaction Time, MPH, ⅛, and ¼ Mile timers will be
“ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
• 0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
100 mph (0 to 160 km/h).
• 1/8 Mile (200 meter)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an 1/8 mile
(200 meters) and the speed the vehicle was at when it
reached 1/8th mile (200 meter).
• 1/4 Mile (400 meter)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an 1/4 mile
(400 meters) and the speed the vehicle was at when it
reached 1/4 mile (400 meter).
• Brake Distance
Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full
stop.
NOTE: The distance measurement will be aborted if the
brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
• Brake Speed
Displays the speed the vehicle is traveling when the brake
pedal is depressed.
NOTE: Brake Distance and Speed timers will only display
⬙ready⬙ when vehicle is traveling at greater than 30 MPH
(48 km/h).
Gauges 1
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• Oil Pressure
Performance Pages — Gauges 1
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
• Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
• Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
Shows the actual oil pressure.
Gauges 2
Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Automatic Transmission)
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Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Challenger Manual
Transmission)
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
• Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage.
• Intake Air Temperature
• Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission
Only)
Shows the actual transmission temperature.
G-Force
Challenger Performance Pages — G-Force
Shows the actual intake air temperature.
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• Longitudinal G-Force Fore and Aft
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.
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.
Peak values are maintained through ignition cycles by the
instrument cluster display until they are cleared by the
driver.
• Vehicle Speed
Vehicle Speed measures the current speed of the vehicle in
either mph or km/h, starting at 0 with no maximum value.
• Steering Wheel Angle
Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to
measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to zero.
The zero degree measurement indicates a steering wheel
straight ahead position. The steering angle will be displayed as a positive number on the left of the zero
(indicating a left turn) or on the right of the zero (indicating
a right turn).
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Engine
• Instantaneous Torque
Shows the instantaneous torque.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
• Gear — (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the
vehicle.
PERFORMANCE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a Performance Control
feature which allows for coordinating the operation of
various vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving behavior desired. The Performance Control feature is
controlled through the Uconnect radio and may be accessed by performing any of the following:
Performance Pages — Engine
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
• Vehicle Speed
Shows the actual vehicle speed.
• Instantaneous Horsepower/Kilowatts
Shows the instantaneous horsepower.
• Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instrument
panel switch bank.
• Selecting “Performance Control” from the “Apps”
menu.
• Selecting “Performance Control” from within the Performance Pages menu.
You will be able to enable, disable, and customize the
functionality of the Launch Control and Drive Mode
Set-Up features within Performance Control.
Descriptions of these features are provided below. To
access information about the functionality of these features
through the Uconnect system, press the “Info” button on
the touchscreen.
Launch Mode
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. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by
the performance pages must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
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Launch Mode
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Mode system that
is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum
vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Mode 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 and zero to sixty times are desired. The system
is not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience
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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.
• Launch Mode is not available for the first 500 miles of
the vehicle’s life.
• Launch Mode should only be used when the engine and
transmission are at operating temperature.
• Launch Mode 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.
Automatic 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 Mode”
button on the touchscreen or push the Super Track Pak
button on the integrated 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 on the
touchscreen when finished. The setting will be saved.
NOTE: The default RPM for launch mode is a preset
factory value. Optimal launch RPM will depend on the
engine and tires on the vehicle, as well as the 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 touchscreen.
4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the steering wheel
is pointing straight.
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Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the instrument cluster display for any the following conditions:
• The accelerator pedal is released during launch.
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5. Hold the brake pedal and verify the vehicle is in a
forward transmission gear.
6. While holding the brake, 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 Brake.” Release the brake and continue to hold
wide open throttle to launch.
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch Control will
be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h).
• The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
• 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 finished. The setting will be saved.
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NOTE: The default for launch control is 3000 RPM. Optimal 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 touchscreen.
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).
Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the instrument cluster display for any the following conditions:
• The brake is applied during launch.
• The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the ESC
system to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels are
spinning and do not have traction. Damage to the
transmission may occur.
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Drive Mode Set-Up
Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touchscreen within the Performance Control screen indicates the
real-time status of the various systems. Pressing the “Sport
Mode Set-Up” or “Default Mode Set-Up” buttons on the
touchscreen, the driver can configure their individual drive
modes and see how those configurations affect the performance of the vehicle.
Available Mode Configurations
Transmission Engine Engine/Trans Steering Paddle Shifters Traction Control
Auto N/A X X X X
Manual X N/A X N/A X
Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their detailed
operation.
NOTE: These settings will remain in effect when using the
Launch Control feature.
NOTE: Not all of the options listed in this manual are
available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all
available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
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Default Mode
Default Mode
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. The Steering assist
may be configured to Normal, Sport, or Comfort by
pressing the corresponding buttons on the touchscreen.
The Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while in
this mode.
Default Mode Set-Up
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