traction control DODGE CHARGER SRT 2014 7.G User Guide

WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is
unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the
ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability.ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only.
NOTE: When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the
system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin
across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.
If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other,
the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel
and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel
that is not spinning. To improve the vehicle’s traction
when driving with tire chains, or when starting off in
deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the
“ESC Off” switch.Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when
starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain
the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short
period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the
brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle
during this short period of time, the system will release
brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The
system will release brake pressure in proportion to the
amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in
the intended direction of travel.
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
•
Vehicle must be stopped.
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malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.NOTE:
•
The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo-
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position.
• Each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN
position, the ESC system will be ON even if it was
cycled 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.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
off or full off.
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
If driving conditions require tire chains for your vehicle,
use only chains that meet SAE type “Class S” specifica-
tions. In addition, only install tire chains on 245/45ZR20
size tires. Contact you local authorized dealership or tire
dealer for these size tires.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................225
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .512
Power Steering ........................ .421
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................527
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ......................... .23, 30
KeyFob...............................30
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................25
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .418
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......335Electrical Power Outlets
.....................298
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................309
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................113
Electronic Brake Control System ...............426
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................427
Brake Assist System .....................428
Traction Control System ...................427
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......541
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....240, 244
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............428
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Instrument Cluster Display .................30
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......325
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .325
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .325
EVIC Display ......................... .327
EVIC Messages .....................325, 327
Remote Start ...........................30
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Brake Warning........................ .321
Bulb Replacement ...................... .553
Daytime Running ...................... .222
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............224, 225
Exterior ............................. .102
Fog............................. .223, 315
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................482
Headlights ........................ .219, 554
Headlights On Reminder ..................223
Headlights On With Wipers .............220, 232
Headlight Switch ...................... .219
High Beam ........................... .225
High Beam Indicator .....................315
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............225
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .219
Intensity Control ....................... .228
Interior ............................. .228
License ............................. .556Lights On Reminder
.....................223
Low Fuel ............................ .330
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........318
Map Reading ......................... .226
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........229
Passing ............................. .225
Reading .......................... .226, 283
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .323
Security Alarm ........................ .321
Service .......................... .552, 553
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .318
SmartBeams .......................... .221
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........316, 461
Traction Control ....................... .434
Turn Signal .....................102, 224, 225
Vanity Mirror ..........................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......315
Loading
Vehicle ...................... .477, 479
Capacities ........................... .479
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Safety........................... .436, 447
Sizes ............................... .438
Snow Tires ........................... .451
Spinning ............................ .455
Tread Wear Indicators ....................455
Tire Safety Information .....................436
Towing ............................... .479
Behind a Motorhome .....................479
Recreational .......................... .479
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........479
Traction ............................... .417
Traction Control ......................... .427
Trailer Towing .......................... .479
Transmission Automatic ..................... .402, 404, 531
Fluid ............................ .531, 559
Maintenance .......................... .531
Shifting ............................. .402
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ............................. .22, 25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .455
Trip Odometer .......................... .315
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................44, 46
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................46
Trunk Release Remote Control .................44
Turn Signals ......................... .225, 315
UCI Connector .......................... .376
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ...........144, 175
Customer Programmable Features ...........368
Operation ........................ .128, 153
Phone Call Features ..................135, 165
Phone Features .....................139, 170
Screen Activated Features .................341
608 INDEX