engine DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2015 3.G Workshop Manual

vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving
behavior desired. The Drive Modes feature is controlled
through the Uconnect® radio and may be accessed by
performing any of the following:
•Pushing the SRT button on the instrument panel
switch bank.
• Selecting “Drive Modes” from the “SRT & Apps”
menu. •
Selecting “Drive Modes” from within the Performance
Pages menu.
NOTE: Not all options listed in this manual are available
on every vehicle. Refer to the chart below for all available
Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
Engine/
Transmis- sion Red Key/
700+ HP Black Key/
500 HP Transmis-
sion Paddle
Shifters Suspen-
sion Steering Traction
6.2L Auto XXXXXN /AX
6.2L
Manual X
XN/A N/A XN/A X
6.4L Auto N/A N/A XXXX X
6.4L
Manual N/A N/A N/A N/A
XX X
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While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the
“Custom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the
selectable options. In the Custom Mode Set-Up screen the
individual current configuration will be displayed. Select
which mode suits your driving needs for a custom
driving experience.
Custom Mode Set-Up Info
Within the Custom Mode Set-Up screen, press the “info”
button on the touchscreen then use the left / right arrows
to scroll through all the available Drive Mode systems
giving you a description of their operation and current
configuration.Horsepower — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged
Engine
Horsepower — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
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•700+
Press the “700+” button on the touchscreen to modify the
output power of the engine to 700+ horsepower.
NOTE: This selection is only available with the RED
RKE Key Fob.
• 500
Press the “500” button on the touchscreen to modify the
output power of the engine to 500 horsepower.
NOTE: This selection is available with the RED or
BLACK RKE Key Fob. Transmission — If Equipped With 8 Speed
Transmission
•
Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide
the fastest shift speeds and will have the highest comfort
trade-off.
Transmission
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Steering — If Equipped With 6.4L Engine
•Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the highest level.
• Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the higher level.
• Street
Press the “Street button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the lowest level.Race Options
Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen
while in the Drive Modes screen, to display the vehicle’s
Race Options
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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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ECO Mode — If Equipped With Automatic
Transmission
Press the “Eco” button on the touchscreen on the SRT
Drive Modes main menu. Eco mode modifies the vehi-
cle’s engine and transmission settings to provide im-proved fuel economy at a trade-off with acceleration
performance. Increased engine exhaust noise and/or
vibration may be noticed while Eco is active. This is
normal and a result of the increased amount of operating
conditions where the vehicle is allowed to operate in four
cylinder shutoff mode (6.4L Only).
The Paddle Shifters will be disabled while in Eco mode.
•
Changing the Drive Mode will deactivate Eco.
• Eco will be disabled when another Drive Mode is
selected or “Eco” button is pressed.
Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio,
refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual.
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port.
Eco Mode
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate or press the“AUTO” button on the touchscreen.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas-
senger temperature buttons on the faceplate or but-
tons on the touchscreen. Once the desired temperature
is displayed, the system will achieve and automati-
cally maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the temperature. You will
experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing
the system to function automatically. NOTE:
•
It is not necessary to move the temperature settings.
The system automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly
as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric
units by selecting the Uconnect® customer-
programmable feature. Refer to the “Uconnect® Sys-
tem Settings” in this section of the manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic
mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain
on low until the engine warms up. The blower will
increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
The system allows for manual selection of blower speed,
air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con-
trol.
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The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by
adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at
a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This
allows the front occupants to control the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the airflow
by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C
operation and Recirculation control can also be manually
selected in Manual operation.
NOTE:Each of these features operates independently
from each other. If any feature is controlled manually,
temperature control will continue to operate automati-
cally.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
suggested control settings for various weather condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro-
sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recommended.
Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months
is not recommended because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................341
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........341
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....342
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..................343
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .343
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................346
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................346
▫ After Starting ....................... .348
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .348 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .348
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission ...........348
▫ Shifting ............................ .350
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............351
▫ 1–4 Skip Shift ....................... .352
▫ Downshifting ....................... .352
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............353
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............354
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .354
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▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped .......................... .355
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .362
▫ Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter ................362
 DRIVE MODES ....................... .365
▫ Launch Mode — If Equipped .............370
▫ Guidelines For Track Use ................374
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........377
▫ Acceleration ........................ .377
▫ Traction ........................... .377
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............378
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................378
 POWER STEERING — 6.4L ENGINE .........380
POWER STEERING — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
ENGINE ............................ .381

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED. . .382
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .382
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........383
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......383
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .385
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .386
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............386
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............389
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............389
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................390
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........391
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