traction control DODGE CHARGER 2016 7.G Owners Manual

NOTE:ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle
in front of your vehicle in close proximity.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do
not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set
speed. If this occurs:
• The message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will display in
the DID.
• The system will not be controlling the distance be-
tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle
speed will only be determined by the position of the
accelerator pedal.
To Cancel
The following conditions cancel the system:
• The brake pedal is applied.
• The CANCEL button is pushed. •
An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs.
• The gear selector is removed from the Drive position.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys-
tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
• The vehicle parking brake is applied.
• Driver seatbelt is unbuckled at low speeds.
• Driver door is opened at low speeds.
NOTE: If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer than
two seconds, then the system will cancel and the brake
force will be ramped-out. The driver will have to apply
the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
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•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will
continue to decrease in 10 km/h decrements until the
button is released. The decrease in set speed is re-
flected in the DID display.
To Cancel
The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed
Speed) Electronic Speed Control without clearing the
memory:
• The brake pedal is applied.
• The CANCEL button is pushed.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys-
tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
• The vehicle parking brake is applied.
• The braking temperature exceeds normal range (over-
heated). •
The gear selector is removed from the Drive position.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button
and release. Resume can be used at any speed above
20 mph (32 km/h).
To Turn Off
The system will turn off and erase the set speed in
memory if:
•The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control
ON/OFF button is pushed.
• The ignition is turned off.
• The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is
pushed.
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•Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings.
• The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel
whenever a safety system engages. (anti-lock brakes,
traction control system, electronic stability control,
forward collision warning, etc.)
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense System
Usage Precautions” in this section for limitations of this
system and recommendations.
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position. ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector
position, the system will remain active until the vehicle
speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or
above. The system will become active again if the vehicle
speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately
6 mph (9 km/h).
ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 79
inches (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and
orientation of the obstacle.
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Descriptions of these features are provided below. To
access information about the functionality of these fea-
tures 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.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
Launch Control
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quarter mile and zero to sixty times are desired. The
system is not intended to compensate for lack of driver
experience 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 should not be used on public roads.
Always check track conditions and the surrounding
area.
• Launch Control is not available for the first 500 miles
of the vehicle’s life. •
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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Drive Mode Set-Up
Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touch-
screen 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” buttonson the touchscreen, the driver can configure their indi-
vidual drive modes and see how those configurations
affect the performance of the vehicle.
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.
Available Mode Configurations
Transmission Auto
Engine N/A
Engine/Trans X
Steering X
Paddle Shifters X
Traction Control X
Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their detailed
operation.
Drive Mode Set-Up
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NOTE:These settings will remain in effect when using
the Launch Control feature.
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 Steer-
ing assist may be configured to Normal, Sport, or Com-
fort by pressing the corresponding buttons on the touch-
screen. The Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled
while in this mode.
Default Mode
Default Mode Set-Up
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Sport Mode
Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusi-
ast driving. The Transmission and Steering are both set to
their Sport settings. The steering wheel paddle switches
are enabled. The Traction Control defaults to Normal.Any of these four settings may be changed to the driver ’s
preferences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen.
Push the Sport button on the instrument panel switch
bank to put the vehicle in Sport Mode and activate these
settings. The customized settings will only be active
when the Sport button is active.
Sport Mode
Sport Mode Set-Up
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Traction
•SPORT
Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen to turn off
traction control and reduce stability control. •
NORMAL
Press the “NORM” button on the touchscreen to provide
full traction control and full stability control.
Traction Control
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DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........429
▫ Acceleration ........................ .429
▫ Traction ........................... .429
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............430
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................430
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................431
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............432
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ..................433
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .434
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .436
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .437
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .437 ▫
Brake System Warning Light ..............438
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............438
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............440
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............440
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................441
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............444
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........444
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........449
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............450
▫ Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............450
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............451
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .451
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........454
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