transmission DODGE CHARGER 2017 7.G Owner's Manual

Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkView Backup Camera Delay On
Off
NOTE:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and the
navigation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned
ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of “RE-
VERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into “PARK” or the
ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the ParkView Backup Camera Delay press the “Controls” button on
the touchscreen, the “settings” button on the touchscreen, then the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the
touchscreen. ParkView BackupCamera Active Guidelines
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see ac-
tive guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The im-
age will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”
across the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear.
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Gauges 1
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
• Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature. •
Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
Gauges 2
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
• Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage.
Performance Pages — Gauges 1
Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Automatic Transmission)
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•Intake Air Temperature
Shows the actual intake air temperature.
• Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission
Only)
Shows the actual transmission temperature.
G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values
(two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as steering angle.
When G-Force is selected, the following features will be
available:
• Lateral G-Force Left and Right
The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right
force of the vehicle.
Charger Performance Pages — G-Force
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•Instantaneous Torque
Shows the instantaneous torque.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual engine oil pressure.
• Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the
vehicle.
Performance Control — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a Performance Control
feature which allows for coordinating the operation of
various vehicle systems depending upon the type of driv-
ing behavior desired. The Performance Control feature is
controlled through the Uconnect radio and may be ac-
cessed by performing any of the following:
• Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instrument
panel switch bank.
• Selecting “Performance Control” from the “Apps”
menu.
• Selecting “Performance Control” from within the Perfor-
mance Pages menu. You will be able to enable, disable, and customize the
functionality of the Launch Control and Drive Mode
Set-Up features within Performance Control.
Descriptions of these features are provided below. To
access information about the functionality of these features
through the Uconnect system, press the “Info” button on
the touchscreen.
Launch Mode
WARNING!
Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be used on any public
roadways. It is recommended that this feature 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 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.
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This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system that
is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum
vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Control is a
form of traction control that manages tire slip while
launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where consistent
quarter mile and zero to sixty times are desired. The system
is not intended to compensate for lack of driver experienceor familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low
traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in
excess wheel slip outside this systems control resulting in
an aborted launch.
NOTE:
•
Launch control should not be used on public roads.
Always check track conditions and the surrounding
area.
• Launch Control is not available for the first 500 miles of
the vehicle’s life.
• Launch Control should only be used when the engine
and transmission are at operating temperature.
• Launch Control is intended to be used on dry, paved
road surfaces only. Use on slippery or loose surfaces
may cause damage to vehicle components and is not
recommended.
Launch Control
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Drive Mode Set-Up
Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touch-
screen within the Performance Control screen indicates the
real-time status of the various systems. Pressing the “Sport
Mode Set-Up” or “Default Mode Set-Up” buttons on the
touchscreen, the driver can configure their individual drive
modes and see how those configurations affect the perfor-
mance of the vehicle.NOTE:
Not all of the options listed in this manual are
available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all
available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
Available Mode Configurations
Transmission Auto
Engine N/A
Engine/Trans X
Steering X
Paddle Shifters X
Traction Control X
Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their detailed
operation.
NOTE: These settings will remain in effect when using the
Launch Control feature.
Drive Mode Set-Up
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Default Mode
The vehicle will always start in Default Mode. This mode is
for typical driving conditions. While in Default Mode, the
Engine, Transmission and Traction will operate in their Nor-
mal settings and cannot be changed. The Steering assist may
be configured to Normal, Sport, or Comfort by pressing the
corresponding buttons on the touchscreen. The Paddle Shift-
ers may be enabled or disabled while in this mode.
Default Mode
Default Mode Set-Up
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Sport Mode
Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusiast
driving. The Transmission and Steering are both set to their
Sport settings. The steering wheel paddle switches are
enabled. The Traction Control defaults to Normal. Any of
these four settings may be changed to the driver ’s prefer-
ences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen. Push the
Sport button on the instrument panel switch bank to putthe vehicle in Sport Mode and activate these settings. The
customized settings will only be active when the Sport
button is active.
Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed below with
accompanying descriptions. The information contained in
the list below can also be accessed from within the mode
Set-Up menus. To access the information, press the “Info”
button on the touchscreen from the mode Set-Up menu,
Sport Mode
Sport Mode Set-Up
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Paddle Shifters — If Equipped With Automatic
Transmission
•ON
Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable
steering wheel Paddle Shifters. •
OFF
Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable
steering wheel Paddle Shifters.
Traction
• SPORT
Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen to turn off
traction control and reduce stability control.
Paddle – Automatic Transmission
Traction Control
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................331
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................331
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............332
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .332
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C) .333
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................333
▫ After Starting ......................... .334
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .334
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............334
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................336
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .336
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........336
 AUTOSTICK .......................... .343
▫ Operation ........................... .343
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ............................ .345
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . . .346
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........346
▫ Acceleration .......................... .346
▫ Traction ............................. .347
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ..............347
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ...................347
▫ Shallow Standing Water ..................348
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ..............349
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED .......................... .349
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .350
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .351
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .....352
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