DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2015 3.G Owners Manual

on while driving, have the system inspected at an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
•Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition. If this light comes on,
stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or faster with
the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light goes off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
DID Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu item is displayed in the DID.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as desired.
Speedometer
Push and release the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to
toggle between the Speedometer display type.
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Vehicle Info
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Vehicle Info menu is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHT arrow buttons to enter the submenu
items of Vehicle Info. Follow the directional prompts to
access or reset any of the following Vehicle Info submenu
items:
Tire Pressure Monitor
Coolant Temp
Trans Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Oil Life
Battery Voltage
Intake Air TempEngine Torque
Engine Power
Air-Fuel Ratio — 6.2L Supercharged
Boost Pressure — 6.2L Supercharged
Intercooler Water Temp — 6.2L Supercharged
Performance Features
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-
mance Features 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
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
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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.
Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “ Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for Main Menu/Sub-
Menu selectable items and navigation.
The Performance Features include the following:
• 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timer
– Best
– Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h) Timer
– Best – Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• 1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer
– Best
– Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• 1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer
– Best
– Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• Braking Distance
– Distance
– From Speed
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•Current G-Forces
• Peak G-Forces
• Lap Timer
• Lap History
– Will list the last 5 lap with the best lap highlighted in green.
• Top Speed
The following describes each feature and its operation:
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
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.
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at
0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when
conditions are met for the event to begin. •
Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph
(100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds.
• To clear the vehicle’s best, last, and current 0-60 mph
(0-100 km/h) time, push and hold the OKbutton for
two seconds.
0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h)
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 20 seconds.
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at
0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when
conditions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 0 to
100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) in less then 20 seconds.
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•To clear the vehicle’s best, last and current 0 to
100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) time, push and hold the OK
button for two seconds.
1/8 Mile (200 Meters)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/8 mile within 15 seconds and the
vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile.
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph
(0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi-
tions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/8
mile (200 meters) in less then 15 seconds.
• To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (200 meters) run,
push and hold the OKbutton for five seconds. 1/4 Mile (400 Meters)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/4 mile within 25 seconds and the
vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/4 mile (200 meters).
•
The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph
(0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi-
tions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/4
mile (400 meters) in less then 25 seconds.
• To clear the vehicle’s best 1/4 mile 400 meters) run,
push and hold the OKbutton for two seconds.
Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance, and the speed at which the brake pedal was
pushed.
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•This feature will only function when applying the
brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature.
• The word “READY” will display when conditions are
met for the event to begin.
• The distance and speed measurements display while
the event is taking place.
• The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
• Pushing and holding the OKbutton will clear the
current and last run values.
Current G-Force
When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force
(lateral and longitudinal) that displays the directions of
the forces. Peak G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal).
•
When a force greater than zero is measured, the
display will update the value as it climbs. As the
G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display.
• Push and hold the OKbutton to clear the peak force
values.
Lap Timer
When selected, the Lap Timer page will show the timer
always at 0:00.00 with the previous Best and Last time
data (unless the driver has cleared it via hold to Reset).
• Pushing OKwill start “current” timer from 0:00.0.
• When OKis pushed, the times are updated accord-
ingly.
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•As soon as the driver exits the Lap Timer pages, the
“current” timer will stop and the time will be reset to
0:00.00.
• If the driver stays on the Lap Timer pages, the “cur-
rent” timer will reset to 0:00.0 when ignition is placed
in the off position, or ignition placed in the ON
position (or will roll over at 59:59.99 if ever possible).
• Each time the driver pushes OKfor a Lap that current
time populates, the Last time and also populates the
1st (top) space on the Timer History page the current
time resets to 0:00.0 at every push of the OKbutton.
• The timer will stop when the driver navigates away
from this page.
Lap History
When selected, this screen displays the Lap History, and
will color highlight the time that is the best time from the
Timer Page. •
Each time the driver pushes the OK button (while on
the Lap Timer page) the current Lap Time populates
the 1st spot and the rest of the data shifts down.
• Color will indicate the time that is the best time from
the Timer Page.
•
Holding the OKbutton only resets the page you are on.
•Lap History page is a static display of lap times only.
Top Speed
When selected, this screen displays the Top Speed since
last reset:
• Populates a top speed from first drive cycle and every
time that speed is exceeded that number is stored here
unless/until the driver resets the screen.
• Latching over ignition cycles.
• Units will change with the global change in units.
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Driver Assist — If Equipped
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The
information displayed depends on ACC system status.
Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/
OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of
the following displays in the DID:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap-
tive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering
wheel) and the following will display in the DID:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
•
Distance Setting Change
• System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off
• ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning
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•The DID will return to the last display selected after
five seconds of no ACC display activity.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC) — If Equipped” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
LaneSense — If Equipped
The DID displays the current LaneSense system settings.
The information displayed depends on LaneSense sys-
tem status and the conditions that need to be met. For
further information, refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Fuel Economy Menu item is highlighted in the DID.
• Two sub menu pages one with Current value dis-
played and one without the Current Value displayed: – Current Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
– Range To Empty (miles or km)
– Average Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
– The Max and Min values will correspond to the
particular engine requirements
• Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber
color and turn green as Fuel Economy improves.
• Hold OKto reset average fuel economy information.
Trip Info
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Trip Menu item is highlighted in the DID (Toggle left
or right to select Trip A or Trip B). The Trip information
will display the following:
•Distance
• Average Fuel Economy
• Elapsed Time
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Hold the OK button to reset feature information.
Audio
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Audio Menu displays in the DID.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted in the DID. This
feature shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see
what the stored messages are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Screen Setup Menu displays in the DID. Push and
release the OK button to enter the sub-menus. The Screen
Setup feature allows you to change what information is
displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location
that information is displayed.
Diagnostics — If Equipped
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the diagnostic Menu is selected. Then, the Driver is able
to view engine and emission vehicle faults.
•Push OKto have the most recent fault code sent.
• There is a delay when the next diagnostic code is
requested during which the following message is
displayed:
• “Checking System for Diagnostic Codes.”
• Driver must push the OKbutton again to see the next
Pcode otherwise current message remains displayed.
• Driver exits when they cycle to another submenu (up
or down).
• Faults are displayed from newest to the oldest.
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