suspension DODGE CHALLENGER 2016 3.G Drive Modes Manual

The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the current
drive mode and real-time status of the vehicle’s perfor-
mance configuration. The selectable Drive Modes buttons
are Track, Sport, Custom, or Default and will be high-
lighted when displaying the current configuration. Infor-
mation shown below each drive mode button will indi-
cate the actual status of each system, along with a graphic
that displays the status of the vehicle’s components. The
color red indicates “Track,” orange “Sport,” and yellow
“Street.” If the system status shown does not match the
current drive mode set up, a message will be displayed
indicating which values are not matching the current
mode and why.
NOTE:ESC Full-Off can be activated across all of the
Drive Mode features by pushing and holding the ESC Off
button on the instrument panel switch bank for five
seconds. Listed below are the available Drive Modes:
Track Mode
Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will
activate the configuration for typical track driving. The
Transmission, Traction, Steering, and Suspension systems
Drive Modes (Track)
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are all set to their “Track” settings highlighted in red. The
Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Sport Mode
Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will
activate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving.
The Traction, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension
systems are all set to their “Sport” settings highlighted in
orange. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Default ModeThis mode is for typical driving conditions where the
Traction and Transmission will be operating in their
Street settings, which cannot be changed while in this
mode. The Steering and Suspension can be configured in
either the “Street,” “Sport,” or “Track” modes and the
Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while in this
mode.
NOTE:In Default Mode, the vehicle will not start if also
in Valet Mode.
Default Mode
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Custom Mode
The Custom Mode may be selected quickly by pushing
the SRT button on the instrument panel switch bank two
times, or pressing the “Custom” button on the touch-
screen. Custom Mode allows the you to create a customconfiguration that is saved for quick selection of your
favorite settings. While in Custom Mode, the Power,
Traction, Transmission, Steering, Suspension, and Paddle
Shifter settings are shown in their current configuration.
While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the
“Custom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the
Custom Mode
Custom Mode Set-Up — 6.2L Example
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Suspension
•Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide
the firmest possible suspension stiffness with the highest
amount of comfort trade-off. •
Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide a
firmer suspension stiffness with moderate comfort trade-
off.
• Street
Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a
balance of suspension stiffness and ride comfort for
typical daily driving.
Suspension
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not set, so you are free to select any 4 digit numeric
combination that will be easy to remember.
While in Valet Mode the following vehicle configurations
are set and locked to prevent unauthorized modification:
•Engine limited to the lowest power output state.
• Transmission locks out access to first gear and up-
shifts earlier than normal.
• Traction, Steering, and Suspension are set to their
STREET settings.
• Steering wheel paddle shifters are disabled.
• The Drive Mode interface is not available. Pressing the
SRT button on the touchscreen will display the unlock
keypad.
• The ESC Off button is disabled.
• The Launch Control button is disabled. To exit Valet Mode you must enter the same 4 digit PIN
that was used to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can
be accessed by either pushing the SRT button on the
faceplate, or pressing the “Valet Mode Active – Press
Here to Exit” button on the touchscreen.
Valet Mode Deactivation
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DRIVE MODES
Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a SRT Drive Mode
feature. This feature gives the driver control over the
systems in the vehicle which affect its performance,
enabling the driver to tune it for desired driving sce-
narios. Below are the modes of operation:
NOTE:Refer to “Drive Modes” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further descriptions of these
modes.
•TRACK MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical track driving. The ABS,
Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems are all
set to their TRACK settings. Steering wheel mounted
paddle shifters are enabled.
Drive Modes
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•SPORT MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical enthusiast driving. The
ABS, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems
are all set to their SPORT settings. Steering wheel
mounted paddle shifters are enabled.
• CUSTOM MODE — This mode allows the driver to
create a custom vehicle configuration that is saved for
quick selection of favorite settings. The system will
return to Default mode when the ignition switch is
cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is
selected. While in Custom Mode the Traction, Trans-
mission, Steering, Suspension and Paddle shifter set-
tings may be configured through the custom mode
set-up in any combination. Listed below is a description of each of these settings:
Transmission (Trans)
•
Track — provides the fastest shift speeds and has the
highest comfort trade-off.
Custom Mode Set-Up
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•Sport — provides a faster shift speed and has a
moderate comfort trade-off.
• Street — provides a balance of shift speed and comfort
for typical daily driving.
Paddles
• On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
• Off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shift-
ers.
NOTE: Paddle shifters will enable whenever the rotary
shifter is in the S (Sport) position, regardless of drive
mode configuration.
Traction
• Track — modifies traction control to optimize track
performance with the least stability control.
• Sport — turns off traction control and reduces stability
control. •
Street — provides full traction control and full stability
control.
Suspension (Susp)
• Track — provides the firmest possible suspension
stiffness with the highest amount of comfort trade-off.
• Sport — provides a firmer suspension stiffness with
moderate comfort trade-off.
• Street — provides a balance of suspension stiffness
and ride comfort for typical daily driving.
Steering — 6.4L Engine Only
• Track — provides the greatest amount of steering
feedback, requiring the highest amount of steering
effort.
• Sport — provides greater steering feedback, requiring
greater steering effort.
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•Street — provides a balance of steering feedback and
steering effort.
Engine Power — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
• 700+ HP — Provides engine output power to 700+
horsepower.
NOTE: This selection is only available with the RED RKE
Key Fob “700+ HP”.
• 500 HP — Provides engine output power to 500
horsepower.
NOTE:
• This selection is available with the RED or BLACK
RKE Key Fob “500 HP”.
• When selecting 500 HP, the vehicle will lock into
“Street” mode. Eco and Valet mode are still selectable. •
DEFAULT MODE — This mode will be activated
automatically when restarting the vehicle unless Valet
Mode is active. This mode is for typical driving
conditions where the ABS and Transmission will be
operating in their STREET settings, which cannot be
changed while in this mode. The Steering (electric
power steering — if equipped) assist and Suspension
(active dampening system) stiffness may be config-
ured to either the STREET, SPORT or TRACK settings
within this mode. Steering wheel mounted paddle
shifters may be enabled or disabled while in this mode
as well.
• VALET MODE — To enter this mode the operator
must select it from the Drive Modes interface and enter
a four digit PIN code. The PIN code is not predeter-
mined, so the operator is free to select any four digit
numeric combination that will be easy to remember.
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