sport mode DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G User Guide

•Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStickis engaged.
To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the
right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped)
until “D” is once again displayed 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.
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled
dampening system. This system reduces body roll and
pitch in many driving situations including cornering,
acceleration and braking. There are two modes of opera-
tion:
•Automatic (Auto) Mode — This is the default position
when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will
give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode,
the suspension will adapt to the vehicle inputs, includ-
ing vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking and accel-
eration.
•Sport Mode — This mode is driver selectable when the
vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press the CON-
TROLS button and then the SPORT button on the
display screen). This mode will set suspension for
maximum performance handling and is intended for
spirited driving.
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When SPORT mode is enabled, a flag will light up in the
instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Descrip-
tion” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.AUTO mode will be a more soft touring ride, where as
SPORT will be a firmer, sportier suspension for better
handling. Refer to “AutoStick” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for further information.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available
optimum traction for a wide variety of road surface and
driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear
wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati-
cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and
environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is
unlikely to occur. When specific road and environmental
conditions require increased levels of road traction, the
vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic
SPORT Mode
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Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 386
SmartBeams ........................... 200
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 422
Snow Tires ............................ 424
Sound System Kicker ............................ 342
Spare Tire ....................... 417,418,466
Spark Plugs ............................ 539
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ................... 436,539
Oil ............................... 539
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........218,222
Speedometer ........................... 294
Sport Mode ............................ 384
Starting ............................. 25,364
Automatic Transmission ................ 364
Cold Weather ....................... 367
Engine Fails to Start .................. 367
Remote ............................ 25 Starting and Operating
.................... 364
Starting Procedures ...................... 364
Steering Column Controls ..................... 204
Column Lock ....................... 213
Power ............................ 390
Tilt Column ...................... 213,214
Wheel, Heated ...................... 215
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 213,214
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 343
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 343
Storage ............................ 278,533
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 356,533
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 533
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 479
Sun Roof .............................. 267
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 257
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 269
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