sport mode DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC.......3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™.........14TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE.......17VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........18SEAT BELT SYSTEMS............19SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS.............20CHILD RESTRAINTS............23HEAD RESTRAINTS.............27FRONT SEATS................28REAR SEATS.................31HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS........32HEATED STEERING WHEEL........34ADJUSTABLE PEDALS...........35TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN...................36
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............38TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAM LEVER.................40HEADLIGHT SWITCH............42ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL......43ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)....45LANESENSE.................51PA R K V I E W®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 52BLIND SPOT MONITORING.........52EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION...............53AUTOSTICK/STEERING WHEEL MOUNTEDPA D D L E S H I F T E R S..............54SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCECONTROL....................55MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS.......56AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58POWER SUNROOF..............60WIND BUFFETING..............61
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM....62IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO.........64Uconnect®ACCESS.............65Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Uconnect®8.4A...............91Uconnect®8.4AN.............118
Uconnect®PHONE.............132STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS..142DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)..142PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......147UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 148POWER OUTLET..............151
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS)..................152RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)......152
SRT
AUTOSTICK.................153DRIVE MODES................155SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES.....155SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES....158
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........159INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS...................159INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS...................163IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......165JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.....166TIRE SERVICE KIT.............172BATTERY LOCATION............178JUMP-STARTING..............178MANUAL PARK RELEASE —8SPEEDTRANSMISSION.........180TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....182FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......183EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....184
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........185ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........186FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT.....194FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT........194FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S — N O N - S RT............195FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S — S RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES......198MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —NON-SRT...................198MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT . . . 203FUSES....................208TIRE PRESSURES.............213SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED......214FUEL DOOR RELEASE..........215WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE....217REPLACEMENT BULBS..........217
TABLE OF CONTENTS

•Drivewiththeenginespeedlessthan3,500RPM.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow55mph(88km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
•Depresstheacceleratorpedalslowlyandnotmorethanhalfwaytoavoidrapid
acceleration in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
•Avoidaggressivebraking.
•Drivewiththeenginespeedlessthan5,000RPM.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow70mph(112km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
•Exercisethefullenginerpmrange,shiftingmanually(paddlesorgearshift)athigher
rpms when possible.
•Donotperformsustainedoperationwiththeacceleratorpedalatwideopenthrottle.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow85mph(136km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
For the first 1500 mi (2414 km):
•Donotparticipateintrackevents,sportdrivingschools,orsimilaractivitiesduringthe
first 1500 mi (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may
be higher through the first oil change interval.
SRT Engine Break-In
SRT Engine Break-In Recommendations: The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance and maximum durability for your new SRT Vehicle.
Despite modern technology and World Class manufacturing methods, the moving parts of
the vehicle must still wear in with each other. This wearing in occurs mainly during the first
500 miles (805 km) and continues through the first oil change interval.
It is recommended for the operator to observe the following driving behaviors during the
new vehicle break-in period:
0to100miles(0to161km):
•Donotallowtheenginetooperateatidleforanextendedperiodoftime.
•Depresstheacceleratorpedalslowlyandnotmorethanhalfwaytoavoidrapid
acceleration.
•Avoidaggressivebraking.
•Drivewiththeenginespeedlessthan3,500RPM.
•Maintainvehiclespeedbelow55mph(88km/h)andobservelocalspeedlimits.
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•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshiftasthevehicleslows(topreventengine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
•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.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S p o r t M o d e f e a t u r e . T h i s m o d e i s a c o n f i g u r a t i o n s e t u p
for typical enthusiast driving. The engine, transmission (when equipped with automatic
transmission), and steering systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will
provide improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pressing the Sport button on the instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, refer to “Performance Control — If Equipped”
within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” chapter on your
DVD or in the “Drive Mode Supplement” within your Owners information kit for further
information.
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SiriusXM Premier Over 160 channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®,every
MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race, Martha Stewart and more. And get 20+
extra channels, including SiriusXM Latino, offering 20 channels of commercial free
music, news, talk, comedy, sports and more dedicated to Spanish language programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXM™SatelliteRadio,pushthe“RADIO”buttononthefaceplateand
then the “SXM” button on the touchscreen.
SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included
with the new vehicle purchase.If you decide to continue your service at the end of your
trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current
rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 for U.S. residents and 1-888-539-7474
for Canadian residents to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms
at www.siriusxm.com for U.S. residents and www.siriusxm.ca for Canadian residents.All
fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C. Our Sirius satellite service is also
available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet radio service is available
throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2014 Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
MEDIA HUB — iPod®/USB/MP3/SD Card
USB/iPod®
•USB/iPod®Mode is entered by either inserting a USB Jump Drive or iPod®cable into
the USB port or by pushing the MEDIA button located left of the display. Once in Media
Mode, press the “source” button on the touchscreen and select “USB/iPod.”
•PushtheMEDIAbuttononthefaceplatethenpressthe“source”buttononthe
touchscreen. Select “USB/iPod” to change the mode to the USB device if the device is
connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's
speakers.
Audio Jack (AUX)
The AUX allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®,tobepluggedinto
the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable, to
amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
•PushtheMEDIAbuttononthefaceplate,thenpressthe“source”buttononthe
touchscreen and select “AUX” to change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack
is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's
speakers.
The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons, not the
buttons on the radio. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
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Direct Tune
•Tunedirectlytoaradiostationbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthescreen,and
entering the desired station number.
Store Radio Presets
Yo u r r a d i o c a n s t o r e 3 6 t o t a l p r e s e t s t a t i o n s , 1 2 p r e s e t s p e r b a n d ( A M , F M a n d S X M ) .
They are shown at the top of your radio screen.
•Toseethe12presetstationsperband,pressthe“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenat
the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six presets.
•Tosetastationintomemorypressandholdthedesirednumberedbuttononthe
touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®,every
MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race and more. And get 20+ Xtra channels,
including SiriusXM Latino, a selection of channels dedicated to Spanish language
programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXMSatelliteRadio,pressthe“SXM”buttononthetouchscreenonthe
main Radio screen.
The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
•Pressthe“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenforlessthantwosecondstoseek
through channels in SXM mode.
•Pressandholdeither“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwo
seconds to bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable
channel once the arrow button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
•TunedirectlytoaSXMchannelbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthetouchscreen,and
entering the desired station number.
Jump
Jump automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and
gives you the option to switch to that channel.
•Press“Jump”toactivatethefeature.AfterlisteningtoTrafficandWeather,press
“Jump” again to return to the previous channel.
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Direct Tune
•Tunedirectlytoaradiostationbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthescreen,and
entering the desired station number.
Store Radio Presets
Yo u r r a d i o c a n s t o r e 3 6 t o t a l p r e s e t s t a t i o n s , 1 2 p r e s e t s p e r b a n d ( A M , F M a n d S X M ) . T h e y
are shown at the top of your radio screen.
•Toseethe12presetstationsperband,pressthe“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenat
the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six presets.
•Tosetastationintomemorypressandholdthedesirednumberedbuttononthe
touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep.
HD Radio
HD Radio technology (available on Uconnect®8.4AN) allows broadcasters to transmit a
high-quality digital signal.
With an HD radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the
listening experience. HD radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place.
Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the
premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®,every
MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race and more. And get 20+ Xtra channels,
including SiriusXM Latino, a selection of channels dedicated to Spanish language
programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXMSatelliteRadio,pressthe“SXM”buttononthetouchscreenonthe
main Radio screen.
The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio
mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
•Pressthe“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenforlessthantwosecondstoseek
through channels in SXM mode.
•Pressandholdeither“Seekarrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwo
seconds to bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable
channel once the arrow button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
•TunedirectlytoaSXMchannelbypressingthe“Tune”buttononthetouchscreen,and
entering the desired station number.
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Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
•Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration
date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to
“Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement.”
•TheSealantBottle(1)andSealantHose(6)areaonetireapplicationuse.Aftereach
use, always replace these components immediately at an authorized dealer.
•WhentheTireServiceKitsealantisinaliquidform,cleanwater,andadampclothwill
remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant
dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
•Foroptimumperformance,makesurethevalvestemonthewheelisfreeofdebris
before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
•YoucanusetheTireServiceKitairpumptoinflatebicycletires.Thekitalsocomeswith
two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of the air
pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only the
Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when
inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is
only intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter in the tread of your
vehicle.
•DonotliftorcarrytheTireServiceKitbythehoses.
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is
near to the ground. This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to reach the
valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best
positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the
air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before
proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmission)
and cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake.
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the
hose.
3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
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NOTE:
•Astreetaddressisrequiredwhenorderingmanuals(noP.O.Boxes).
•TheOwner'sManualandUserGuideelectronicfilesarealsoavailableontheChrysler,
Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
•Clickonthe“ForOwners”tab,select“Owner/ServiceManuals”,thenselectyour
desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To c o n t a c t N H T S A , y o u m a y e i t h e r c a l l t h e A u t o S a f e t y H o t l i n e t o l l f r e e a t
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern-
ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
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