steering DODGE CHARGER SRT 2015 7.G Workshop Manual

!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........397
▫Acceleration.........................397
▫Traction............................398
!DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............398
▫Flowing/Rising Water..................398
▫Shallow Standing Water.................399
!POWER STEERING — 6.4L ENGINE.........400
!POWER STEERING — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
ENGINE.............................401
!FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY —
IF EQUIPPED..........................402
!PARKING BRAKE......................403
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................405
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .406
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............406
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............409
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............409
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........410
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................414
▫Ready Alert Braking...................415
▫Rain Brake Support....................416
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................416
▫Synchronizing ESC....................417
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............418
▫Tire Markings........................418
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2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If not,
shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Press and hold the ignition switch until the engine
turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
NOTE:Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.
AUTOSTICK
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine
braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance.
This system can also provide you with more control
during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions,
mountain driving, and many other situations.
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Operation
When the shift lever is in the DRIVE (D) position, the
transmission will operate automatically, shifting between
the eight available gears. To activate AutoStick, move the
shift lever into the MANUAL (M) position (beside the
DRIVE position). The current transmission gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster, along with a high-
lighted#M#(Manual) indication. When the shift lever is
in the MANUAL (M) position, tap the shift lever forward
(-) (or tap the (-) shift paddle on the steering wheel) to
downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, (or tap
the lever rearward (+) or tap the (+) shift paddle), to
command an upshift.
NOTE:Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles (+/-), while the shift lever is in DRIVE, will
activate a temporary AutoStick mode. Tapping (-) to
enter AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to
the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick
mode will retain the current gear. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster, but the#M#will not
be highlighted. The transmission will revert back to
normal operation (if the shift lever remains in DRIVE)
after a period of time, depending on accelerator pedal
activity.
1 — (–) Shift Paddle2 — (+) Shift Paddle
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•TRACK Mode — TRACK Mode is a pre-defined
configuration optimized for typical track driving. The
ABS, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems
are all set to their TRACK settings. Steering wheel
mounted paddle shifters are enabled.
•SPORT Mode — SPORT Mode is a pre-defined con-
figuration optimized for typical enthusiast driving.
The ABS, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension sys-
tems are all set to their SPORT settings. Steering wheel
mounted paddle shifters are enabled.
•CUSTOM — CUSTOM Mode allows the driver to
create a custom vehicle configuration that is saved for
quick selection of favorite settings. The system will
return to Default mode when the ignition switch is
cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is
selected. While in Custom Mode the Traction, Trans-
mission, Steering, Suspension and Paddle shifter set-
tings may be configured through the custom mode
set-up in any combination.
Drive Modes
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Listed below is a description of each of these settings:
Transmission (Trans)
•Track — provides the fastest shift speeds and has the
highest comfort trade-off.
•Sport — provides a faster shift speed and has a
moderate comfort trade-off.
•Street — provides a balance of shift speed and comfort
for typical daily driving.
Paddles — If Equipped
•On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
•Off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shift-
ers.
Traction
•Track — modifies traction control to optimize track
performance with the least stability control.
•Sport — turns off traction control and reduces stability
control.
•Street — provides full traction control and full stability
control.
Custom Mode Set-Up
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Suspension (Susp)
•Track — provides the firmest possible suspension
stiffness with the highest amount of comfort trade-off.
•Sport — provides a firmer suspension stiffness with
moderate comfort trade-off.
•Street — provides a balance of suspension stiffness
and ride comfort for typical daily driving.
Steering — 6.4L Engine Only
•Track — provides the greatest amount of steering
feedback, requiring the highest amount of steering
effort.
•Sport — provides greater steering feedback, requiring
greater steering effort.
•Street — provides a balance of steering feedback and
steering effort.
Engine Power — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
•700+ HP — Provides engine output power to 700+
horsepower
NOTE:This selection is only available with the RED RKE
Key Fob “700+ HP”.
•500 HP — Provides engine output power to 500
horsepower
NOTE:This selection is available with the RED or
BLACK RKE Key Fob “500 HP”.
•DEFAULT — DEFAULT Mode will be activated auto-
matically when restarting the vehicle unless Valet
mode is active. This mode is for typical driving con-
ditions where the ABS and Transmission will be oper-
ating in their STREET settings, which cannot be
changed while in this mode. The Steering (electric
power steering — if equipped) assist and Suspension
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(active dampening system) stiffness may be config-
ured to either the STREET, SPORT or TRACK settings
within this mode. Steering wheel mounted paddle
shifters may be enabled or disabled while in this mode
as well.
NOTE:The vehicle will restart with DEFAULT active if
DEFAULT was active when the vehicle was last shut
down.
•VALET — To enter Valet Mode the operator must
select it from the Drive Modes interface and enter a
four digit PIN code. The PIN code is not predeter-
mined, so the operator is free to select any four digit
numeric combination that will be easy to remember.
While in Valet Mode the following vehicle configura-
tions are set and locked to prevent unauthorized
modification:
•Engine limited to a lowest power output state.
•Transmission locks out access to first gear and shifts
earlier than normal.
•Traction, Steering and Suspension are forced to
STREET settings.
•Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are disabled.
•The SRT Drive Modes are not available. Pressing the
SRT button will display the unlock keypad.
•The ESC Off button is disabled.
•The Launch Control button is disabled.
NOTE:
•To exit VALET Mode the operator must enter the same
four digit PIN that was used to enter the mode. The
unlock keypad can be accessed by either pressing the
SRT button or selecting to disable Valet on the
Uconnect® touchscreen.
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•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 available when the following proce-
dure is followed:
1. Push the LAUNCH button on the center stack switch
bank.
NOTE:Pushing the SRT button on the center stack or
pressing the “SRT & Apps” button on the touchscreen are
two other options to access launch control features.
Please refer to “Uconnect® Settings” within your Own-
er ’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
2. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on the touch-
screen. This screen will allow you to adjust your
launch RPM’s for optimum launch/traction.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Mode” button on the
touchscreen.
4. Make sure the vehicle is not moving.
5. Make sure the steering wheel is pointing straight.
6. Hold the brake and make sure the vehicle is in
“Drive”.
7. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will
hold at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM
Set-up” screen.
NOTE:Messages will appear in the Driver Information
Display (DID) to inform the driver if one or more of the
above conditions have not been met.
8. When conditions 5 through 8 have been met, the
Driver Information Display (DID) will read “Launch
Ready Release Brake”.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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 components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-
mission, 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 contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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.
POWER STEERING — 6.4L ENGINE
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide
light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If
the electric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still have the
ability to steer the vehicle manually.
Alternate electric power steering efforts can be selected
through the Uconnect® System. Refer to the “Drive
Modes” in this section for further information.
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WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose
a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SER-
VICE POWER STEERING” or the “POWER
STEERING ASSIST OFF – SERVICE SYSTEM”
message is displayed within the Driver Infor-
mation Display (DID), this indicates the vehicle needs to
be taken to the dealer for service. Refer to “Driver
Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
•Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds and
during parking maneuvers.
•If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
POWER STEERING — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
ENGINE
The hydraulic power steering system is sport tuned and
will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide
mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost.
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