steering DODGE CHARGER 2017 7.G Workshop Manual

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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•NORMAL
Press the “NORM” button on the touchscreen to provide
full traction control and full stability control.
Steering •
SPORT
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide an
increased amount of steering feel, requiring a higher
amount of steering effort.
• NORMAL
Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen to provide a
balanced steering feel and steering effort. This is also your
vehicles pre-set steering setting.
• COMFORT
Press the “Comf” button on the touchscreen to provide a
lower steering effort.
UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
For detailed information about your Uconnect 5.0 radio,
refer to the Uconnect 5.0 Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
For detailed information about your Uconnect 8.4 radio,
refer to the following images for the correct Uconnect
Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
Steering
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Located on the rear of the front center console are dual USB
“Charge Only” ports.
The USB “Charge Only” ports will recharge battery oper-
ated USB devices when connected.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of
the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
AUX, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-
button in the center. The function of the left-hand control is
different depending on which mode you are in.
Rear USB Charging Ports
Remote Sound Controls (Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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Get Started
All you need to control your Uconnect system with your
voice are the buttons on your steering wheel.
1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device andfeature compatibility and to find phone pairing instruc-
tions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind noise and passenger conversations are examples of noise that may impact
recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is located in the head-
liner and aimed at the driver.
4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until afterthe
beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice
Command from current category.
Basic Voice Commands
The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any
point while using your Uconnect system.
Uconnect Voice Command Buttons
1 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone Call, Send Or Receive
A Text
2 — For All Radios: Push To Begin Radio Or Media Functions. For
8.4/8.4 NAV Only: Push To Begin Navigation, Apps And Climate
Functions.
3 — Push To End Call
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•Set passenger temperature to 70degrees
TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to
adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice
Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or
steering wheel if equipped.Navigation (8.4/8.4 NAV)
The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and
become more productive when you know exactly how to
get to where you want to go. (Navigation is optional on the
Uconnect 8.4 system.)
1. To enter a destination, push the VR button
. After the
beep, say:
• For the 8.4 Uconnect System, say: “Enter state.”
• For the 8.4 NAV Uconnect System, say: “Find address
800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.”
2. Then follow the system prompts.
TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button
. After
the beep, say: “ Find nearestcoffee shop.”
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Climate
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Apple CarPlay — If Equipped
Apple CarPlay allows you to use your voice to interact
with Siri through your vehicle’s voice recognition system,
and use your smartphone’s data plan to project your
iPhone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect
touchscreen. Connect your iPhone 5, or higher, to one of
the media USB ports, using the factory-provided Lightning
cable, and press the new CarPlay icon that replaces your
“Phone” icon on the main menu bar to begin Apple
CarPlay. Press and hold the VR button on the steering
wheel, or press and hold the “Home” button within Apple
CarPlay, to activate Siri, which recognizes natural voice
commands to use a list of your iPhone’s features:
•Phone
• Music
• Messages
• Maps
• Additional Apps Refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
Android Auto — If Equipped
Android Auto allows you to use your voice to interact with
Android’s best-in-class speech technology through your
vehicle’s voice recognition system, and use your smart-
phone’s data plan to project your Android powered smart-
phone and a number of its apps onto your Uconnect
Apple CarPlay
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touchscreen. Connect your Android 5.0 (Lollipop), or
higher, to one of the media USB ports, using the factory-
provided USB cable, and press the new Android Auto icon
that replaces your “Phone” icon on the main menu bar to
begin Android Auto. Push and hold the VR button on the
steering wheel, or press and hold the “Microphone” icon
within Android Auto, to activate Android’s VR, which
recognizes natural voice commands, to use a list of your
smartphone’s features:
•Maps
• Music
• Phone
• Text Messages
• Additional Apps
Refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
Android Auto
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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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