2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT snow chains

▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 296
 Tires — General Information ............. 300
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... 300
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 301
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... 303
▫ F1 Three-Season Tires — If Equipped ...... 303
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 304
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 304
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 305
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 306
 Tire Chains .......................... 307
 Snow Tires .......................... 309 
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 309
▫ Tire Rotation – Four Season/Rsa Tires ..... 310
▫ Tire Rotation – F1 Three Season Tires ...... 310
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 311
▫ Premium System .................... 313
▫ General Information .................. 317
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 318
▫ 6.4L Engine ........................ 318
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 318
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 319
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 319
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 320
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 320
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Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a
more spirited driving experience is desired. It is also
intended for driving in deep snow, sand, or gravel. This
mode disables the TCS portion of the ESP and raises the
threshold for ESP activation, which allows for more
wheel spin than what ESP normally allows.
The “ESP OFF” switch is located in the switch bank near
the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the
“Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESP OFF”
switch and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will illumi-
nate. To turn the ESP ON again, momentarily press the
“ESP OFF” switch and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”
will turn off.NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow 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 “ESP
OFF” switch. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
ESP OFF Switch
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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
“ESP OFF” switch.
WARNING!
With the ESP switched OFF, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an emer-
gency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will not
engage to assist in maintaining stability. The “Full
Off” ESP mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road only.
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and
ESP/TCS Indicator Light
The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is
combined with the BAS indicator. The “ESP/
BAS Malfunction Indicator Light” and the
“ESP/TCS Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. They should go out with the engine
running.
The system will turn the “ESP/BAS Malfunction Indica-
tor Light” on continuously while the engine is running if
it detects a malfunction in either the ESP or the BAS or
both. If the light remains on after several ignition cycles
and you have driven the vehicle several miles (kilome-
ters) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), and the
ESP is synchronized (refer to Synchronizing ESP), see
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
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If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “TPM Telltale Light” will no longer
flash, and theSERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no
longer display, and a pressure value will display in place
of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the
following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains
materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. The EVIC will also display a
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message is then followed with a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be located in the correct vehicle
position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as
the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is displayed.
Vehicles with Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor.
Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the
compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “TPM
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Service Manuals........................ 431
Setting the Clock ..................... 203,212
Settings, Personal ........................ 198
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 260
Shift Lever Override ...................... 347
Shift Speeds ........................... 259
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 259
Shifting ............................... 261
Automatic Transmission .............261,264
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 243
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,142,176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 270
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 307
Snow Tires ............................ 309
Sound System Kicker ............................ 233
Spark Plugs ............................ 402 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 402
Oil ............................... 402
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 174
Starting ............................. 27,249
Automatic Transmission ................ 250
Cold Weather ....................... 254
Engine Fails to Start .................. 255
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 249
Starting Procedures ...................... 249
Steering Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power .......................... 274,275
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 234
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