ESP DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshifttofirstgearwhencomingtoastop.After
astop,thedrivershouldmanuallyupshift(+)thetransmissionasthevehicleis
accelerated.
•Youcanstartout,fromastop,infirstorsecondgear.Tapping(+)(atastop)willallow
starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
•Ifarequesteddownshiftwouldcausetheenginetoover-speed,thatshiftwillnotoccur.
•Thesystemwillignoreattemptstoupshiftattoolowofavehiclespeed.
•Holdingthe(-)paddledepressed(ifequipped),orholdingtheshiftleverinthe(-)
position, will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current
speed.
•TransmissionshiftingwillbemorenoticeablewhenAutoStickisengaged.
•Thesystemmayreverttoautomaticshiftmodeifafaultoroverheatconditionis
detected.
To d i s e n g a g e A u t o S t i c k m o d e , r e t u r n t h e s h i f t l e v e r t o t h e D R I V E p o s i t i o n , o r p r e s s a n d
hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the shift lever is already in DRIVE) until “D” is
once again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
DRIVE MODES
Yo u r S RT v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S RT D r i v e M o d e f e a t u r e . T h i s f e a t u r e g i v e s t h e d r i v e r
control over the systems in the vehicle which affect its performance, enabling the driver
to tune it for desired driving scenarios.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Drive Mode Supplement” within your Owners Information kit for further
descriptions of these modes.
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SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Driver Information Display (DID)
•TheDIDcanbeusedtoprogramthe
following Performance Features. Press
and release the UPor DOWN button
buttons until Performance Features
displays. Press the RIGHTbutton to
change the setting.
SRT Performance Sub Menu Items
•0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Duration•Current G-Force
•0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) Duration•Peak G-Force
•1/8 Mile Duration•Lap Timer
•1/4 Mile Duration•Lap History
•Braking Distance•To p S p e e d
The following describes each feature and its operation:
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Duration
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within 10 seconds.
•Thefeaturewill“ready”whenthevehiclespeedisat0mph(0km/h).Theword
“READY” will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin.
•Dasheswilldisplayifthevehiclefailstoreach60mph(100km/h)inlessthen10
seconds.
•ThetimewillcontinuetodisplayuntiltheOKbutton is pushed.
•PushingtheOKbutton will clear the current run time and display the vehicle's best
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time.
•Toclearthevehicle'sbest0-60mph(0-100km/h)time,pushandholdtheOKbutton
for five seconds.
1 — DID Controls
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0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) Duration
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) within 10 seconds.
•Thefeaturewill“ready”whenthevehiclespeedisat0mph(0km/h).Theword
“READY” will flash when conditions are met for the event to begin.
•Dasheswilldisplayifthevehiclefailstoreach0to100mph(0to161km/h)inless
then 10 seconds.
•ThetimewillcontinuetodisplayuntiltheOKbutton is pushed.
•PushingtheOKbutton will clear the current run time and display the vehicle's best 0
to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) time.
•Toclearthevehicle'sbest0to100mph(0to161km/h)time,pushandholdtheOK
button for five seconds.
1/8 Mile Duration
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1/8 mile within
30 seconds and the vehicle's speed when it reaches 1/8 mile.
•Thefeaturewill“ready”whenthevehicleisat0mph(0km/h).Theword“READY”will
flash when conditions are met for the event to begin.
•Dasheswilldisplayifthevehiclefailstoreach1/8mileinlessthen30seconds.
•ThetimeandspeedwillcontinuetodisplayuntiltheOKbutton is pushed.
•PushingtheOKbutton will clear the current run and display the vehicle's best 1/8 mile
run.
•Toclearthevehicle'sbest1/8milerun,pushandholdtheOKbutton for five seconds.
1/4 Mile Duration
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1/4 mile within
30 seconds and the vehicle's speed when it reaches 1/4 mile.
•Thefeaturewill“ready”whenthevehicleisat0mph(0km/h).Theword“READY”will
flash when conditions are met for the event to begin.
•Dasheswilldisplayifthevehiclefailstoreach1/4mileinlessthen30seconds.
•ThetimeandspeedwillcontinuetodisplayuntiltheOKbutton is pushed.
•PushingtheOKbutton will clear the current run and display the vehicle's best 1/4 mile
run.
•Toclearthevehicle'sbest1/4milerun,pushandholdtheOKbutton for five seconds.
Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at which
the brake pedal was depressed.
•Thisfeaturewillonlyfunctionwhenapplyingthebrakesatspeedsabove30mph
(48 km/h).
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G-Force
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•LateralG-ForceLeftandRight
•LongitudinalG-ForceForeandAft
•PeakG-ForcesForeAft,LeftandRight
•VehicleSpeed
•SteeringWheelAngle
Engine
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•VehicleSpeed
•InstantaneousHorsepower/Kilowatts
•InstantaneousTorque
•OilPressure(6.4LOnly)
•Gear
•BoostPressure(6.2LOnly)
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES
•Thisvehiclemaybeequippedwithwheelsandtirestoenhancetractioninbothwetand
dry conditions.
•Summertiresarenotintendedtobedriveninsnoworonice.
•Summertireshavesignificantlyreducedgripintemperaturesbelow50°F(10°C)
•Usesummertiresonlyinsetsoffour.
NOTE:
Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on
the sidewall of the tire.
WARNING!
Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting in
severe injury or death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss
of vehicle control.
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IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s a l s o b e e n e q u i p p e d w i t h a T P M S m a l f u n c t i o n i n d i c a t o r t o i n d i c a t e w h e n
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Ti r e p r e s s u r e s c h a n g e b y a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 p s i ( 7 k P a ) p e r 1 2 ° F ( 7 ° C ) o f a i r t e m p e r a t u r e
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your
vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated
in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
WARNING!
•Donotattempttochangeatireonthesideofthevehicleclosetomovingtraffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Beingunderajacked-upvehicleisdangerous.Thevehiclecouldslipoffthejack
and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack.
•Neverstartorruntheenginewhilethevehicleisonajack.Ifyouneedtogetunder
araisedvehicle,takeittoaservicecenterwhereitcanberaisedonalift.
•Thejackisdesignedtobeusedasatoolforchangingtiresonly.Thejackshouldnot
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•Aloosetireorjackthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangertheoccupants
of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
•Carefullyfollowthesetirechangingwarningstohelppreventpersonalinjuryor
damage to your vehicle:
•Alwaysparkonafirm,levelsurfaceasfarfromtheedgeoftheroadwayaspossible
before raising the vehicle.
•TurnontheHazardWarningflasher.
•Blockthewheeldiagonallyoppositethewheeltoberaised.
•SettheparkingbrakefirmlyandsetanautomatictransmissioninPARK;amanual
transmission in REVERSE.
•Donotletanyonesitinthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Donotgetunderthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•Ifworkingonorneararoadway,beextremelycarefulofmotortraffic.
•Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip
off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donotfullytightenthewheel
nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
•Aloosetireorjackthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangertheoccupants
of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
•Thelimited-usesparetiresareforemergencyuseonly.Installationofthislimited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on eitheryour tire placard or limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair)the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to doso could result in loss of vehicle control.
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WARNING!
•Donotattempttosealatireonthesideofthevehicleclosesttotraffic.Pullfar
enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.•DonotusetheTireServiceKitordrivethevehicleunderthefollowingcircum-
stances:
•Ifthepunctureinthetiretreadisapproximately1/4”.(6mm)orlarger.
•Ifthetirehasanysidewalldamage.
•Ifthetirehasanydamagefromdrivingwithextremelylowtirepressure.
•Ifthetirehasanydamagefromdrivingonaflattire.
•Ifthewheelhasanydamage.
•Ifyouareunsureoftheconditionofthetireorthewheel.
•KeeptheTireServiceKitawayfromopenflamesorheatsource.
•AlooseTireServiceKitthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangerthe
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
•TakecarenottoallowthecontentsoftheTireServiceKittocomeincontactwith
hair, eyes, or clothing. The Tire Service Kit is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
•TheTireServiceKitSealantsolutioncontainslatex.Incaseofanallergicreaction
or rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep the Tire Service Kit out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
•TheTireServiceKitisnotapermanentflattirerepair.Havethetireinspectedand
repaired or replaced after using the Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph
(88 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around
you.
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Inspect frontsuspension, tierod ends, andboot seals, forcracks or leaksand all parts fordamage, wear,improper loose-ness or end play;replace if neces-sary.
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Replace the en-gine air cleanerfilter.
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Replace the airconditioningfilter.
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Inspect and re-place the PCVValve if necessaryReplace the sparkplugs – 6.2LSuperchargedEngine **
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Replace thespark plugs –6.4L Engine **
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WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drivemore than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When thetread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to bereplaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to do socould result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like theoriginally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tiremay have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, thetemporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as youroriginal equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on thevehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations for
this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tireaffects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on thelimit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tireand Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge ofthe driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment tire at the first opportunityand reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be
cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To r e m o v e h e a v y s o i l a n d / o r e x c e s s i v e b r a k e d u s t , u s e M O PA R®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use ovencleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic carwashes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel'sprotective finish. Only MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
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