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Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following
Warnings and Cautions before doing so.
WARNING!
Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed
5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water.
Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases
stopping distances. Therefore, after driving
through standing water, drive slowly and
lightly press on the brake pedal several times
to dry the brakes.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom
of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Determine the condition of the road or the
path that is under water and if there are any
obstacles in the way before driving through
the standing water.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. This will minimize
wave effects.
Driving through standing water may cause
damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo -
nents. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids
(i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky
or foamy in appearance) after driving through
standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated,
as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause
serious internal damage to the engine. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
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The following describes each feature and its
operation:
HOME

Performance Pages — Home

When Home is selected, a series of widgets
(gauges) can be customized by the user. Follow
these steps to change a widget. Either press
directly on the widget you want to change, or:

1. Press the Settings button (gear icon) on the touchscreen to access the main menu for the
widgets.
2. Select one of the following options from the
menu:
Set Widget: Top Left
Set Widget: Top Right
Set Widget: Bottom Left
Set Widget: Bottom Right
3. After selecting a widget location, select the gauge to display:
Gauge: Oil Temp
Gauge: Oil Pressure
Gauge: Coolant Temp
Gauge: Battery Voltage
Gauge: Trans Temp — If Equipped with an
Automatic Transmission
Gauge: Boost Pressure — If Equipped
Gauge: Air/Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
Gauge: I/C Coolant Temp — If Equipped
Gauge: Intake Air Temp
Gauge: Engine Torque
Gauge: Engine Power
Gauge: G-Force
Gauge: Steering Angle
Gauge: Current Gear
Gauge: Current Speed
Timer: 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h)
Timer: 0–100 mph (0–160 km/h)
Timer: 60 ft (20 m)
Timer: 330 ft (100 m)
Timer: 1/8 Mile (200 m)
Timer: 1000 ft (300 m)
Timer: 1/4 Mile (400 m)
Timer: Braking Distance
Timer: Reaction Time

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GAUGES

Performance Pages — Gauges

When selected, this screen displays the following
values:
Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
Battery Voltage
Shows actual battery voltage.
Trans Oil Temp — If Equipped with an Automatic
Transmission
Shows actual transmission oil temperature.
Boost Pressure — If Equipped
Shows actual boost pressure.
Air Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
Shows current air fuel ratio.
I/C Coolant Temp — If Equipped
Shows actual I/C Coolant temperature.
Intake Air Temp
Shows actual air intake temperature.
If a gauge is selected, the Gauge Detail View page
will appear on the screen. This page shows gauge
values for the previous two minutes on the
selected gauge. Pressing the Left or Right Arrow will cycle through
the details for each of the gauges. Pressing the
minimize button above the graph will return to the
Gauge menu.

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Boost Pressure (6.2L Only) — If Equipped
Shows the actual boost pressure.
Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear
of the vehicle.
DYNAMOMETER (DYNO)

Performance Pages — Dyno

The system will start drawing graphs for Power and
Torque (top chart) and Engine Speed (bottom
chart). The graph will fill to the right side of the
page (based on History time selected). Once the
right side of the page is reached, the graph will
scroll with the right side always being the most
recent recorded sample. The following options can be selected:
Pressing the STOP button will freeze the graph.
Selecting Play will clear the graph and restart
the process over.
Press the + or – buttons to change the history of
the graph. The selectable options are “30”,
“60”, “90”, or “120” seconds. The graph will
expand or constrict depending on the setting
selected.
Select the “Gear” display setting to turn the
graph gear markers on and off for automatic
transmission vehicles only.
NOTE:
The Gear On/Off feature will only display if your
vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transmission.

DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED
PERFORMANCE CONTROL —
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F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Performance
Control feature which allows for coordinating
the operation of various vehicle systems
depending upon the type of driving behavior desired. The Performance Control feature is
controlled through the Uconnect system and may
be accessed 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
Performance Pages menu.
You will be able to enable, disable, and customize
the functionality of the Launch Control and
Performance Control 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.
NOTE:Dodge vehicles equipped with a 6.4L engine,
except for R/T Scat Pack 1320 6.4L non-widebody
vehicles, will use SRT Drive Modes rather than the
Dodge Performance Control Pages. Please refer to
the following sections for further information on
the SRT Drive Modes.

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Drive Mode Set-Up

Performance Control Set-Up
Pressing the Drive Mode Set-Up button on the
touchscreen within the Performance Control
screen indicates the real-time status of the various
systems. Pressing the Sport Mode Set-Up, Drag
Mode Set-Up (1320 only), or Default Mode Set-Up
button on the touchscreen allows the driver to
configure their individual performance control
and to see how those configurations affect the
performance 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 Performance Control vehicle
configurations.
Available Mode Configurations
Refer to the Sport and Default Modes for their detailed operation.
NOTE:These settings will remain in effect when using the Launch Control feature.
Engine
If Manual Transmission
Engine/Transmission If Auto Transmission
Steering X
Paddle Shifters If Auto Transmission
Traction Control X
Suspension If Adaptive Suspension
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Default Mode

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 Normal settings and cannot be changed. The
Steering Assist may be configured to “Normal”, “Sport”,
or “Comfort” by pressing the corresponding button on
the touchscreen. The paddle shifters (if equipped) may
be enabled or disabled while in this mode.
Default Mode Set-Up
Launch Control

Launch Control
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control
system that is designed to allow the driver to achieve
quick, consistent 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 0-to-60 times are desired. The system is not
intended to compensate for lack of driver experience
or familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature
in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may
result in excess wheel slip outside this system’s
control resulting in an aborted launch.

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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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 (805 km) 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 is not available in ESC Full Off
mode.
Sport Mode

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. Traction Control
defaults to “Normal”. Any of these four settings may
be changed to the driver’s preferences by pressing
the buttons on the touchscreen. Push the Sport
button on the instrument panel switch bank to put
the vehicle in Sport Mode and to activate these
settings. The customized settings will only be active
when the Sport button is active. Sport Mode Set-Up

Possible Performance Control 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, and use the Left/Right arrows to toggle
through available descriptions. The title for each
system in the Set-Up menu can be pressed, which
provides the descriptions for each function of that
system.
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ENGINE/TRANS (IF EQUIPPED WITH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)

Engine/Trans

SPORT
Press the Sport button on the touchscreen for
improved throttle response and modified
shifting for an enhanced driving experience.
NORMAL
Press the Normal button on the touchscreen for
a balance of throttle response, shift comfort and
economy for normal driving.
PADDLE SHIFTERS — IF EQUIPPED WITH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Paddle – 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

Traction Control

SPORT
Press the Sport button on the touchscreen to
turn off traction control and reduce stability
control.
NORMAL
Press the Normal button on the touchscreen to
provide full traction control and full stability
control.

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NOTE:
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on
momentarily each time the ignition is placed in
the ON mode.
Each time the ignition is placed in the ON mode,
the ESC system will be on even if it was turned
off previously.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive
following the maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a
complete stop while on an incline. If the driver
releases the brake while stopped on an incline,
HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for a
short period. If the driver does not apply the
throttle before this time expires, the system will
release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll
down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for
HSA to activate:
The feature must be enabled.
The vehicle must be stopped.
The parking brake must be off.
The driver door must be closed.
The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
The gear selection must match vehicle uphill
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward
gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward
gears. The system will not activate if the trans -
mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles
equipped with a manual transmission, if the
clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting, proceed as follows:
To disable HSA, see Ú page 125 for further
information.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll
back while towing a trailer.
WARNING!

There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur,
such as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or
while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to be attentive to distance to other
vehicles, people, and objects, and most
importantly brake operation to ensure safe
operation of the vehicle under all road conditions.
Your complete attention is always required while
driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision or serious personal injury.

WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there
may not be enough brake pressure to hold
both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when
the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid
rolling down an incline while resuming accel -
eration, manually activate the trailer brake or
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to
releasing the brake pedal.

HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle. Also,
be certain to place the transmission in PARK.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision or serious personal injury.

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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response
System perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped).
Cut off battery power to the electric motor
(if equipped).
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has
power.
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power or for 15 minutes
from the intervention of the Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Unlock the power door locks.
Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any
of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC
Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
Cut off battery power to the:
Engine
Electric Motor (if equipped)
Electric power steering
Brake booster
Electric park brake
Automatic transmission gear selector
Horn
Front wiper
Headlamp washer pump
NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the
engine compartment and on the ground near the
engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting
the system and starting the engine. If there are no
fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle electrical devices
(e.g. headlights) after an accident, reset the system
by following the procedure described below. If you
have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.

Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure

In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response
System functions after an event, the ignition switch
must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to
ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in
the engine compartment and on the ground near the
engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the
system and starting the engine. After an accident, if the vehicle will not start after
performing the reset procedure, the vehicle must be
towed to an authorized dealer to be inspected and to
have the Enhanced Accident Response System reset.

Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You
could be injured if the air bag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify the compo
-
nents or wiring, including adding any kind of
badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub
trim cover or the upper passenger side of the
instrument panel. Do not modify the front
fascia/bumper, vehicle body structure, or add
aftermarket side steps or running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone
who works on your vehicle that it has an air
bag system.
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