2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT brake

Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition tothe ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.Trip Functions
To access, press and release the MENU button until “Trip
Functions” appears in the EVIC, then press and release
the SELECT button.
The Trip Functions include the following:
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
• Display Units of Measure in
Press the UP or DOWN button to cycle through the Trip
functions, press the SELECT button to select a feature.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following.
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•The time will continue to display until the SELECT
button is pressed.
• Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run
time and display the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph
(0-100 km/h) time.
• To clear the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time,
press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds.
Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was
depressed.
• This feature will only function when applying the
brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature.
• The word “READY” will flash when conditions are
met for the event to begin. •
The distance and speed measurements display while
the event is taking place.
• The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
• The distance and speed measurements will continue to
display until the SELECT button is pressed.
• Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run
and prepare the cluster to record a new run.
1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds
and the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/4
mile).
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when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the SELECT button until “0,” “30,” “60,” or
“90” appears.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the SELECT button until “OFF,”
“30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears.
Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone (if equipped), power
sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out-
lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either front
vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT button until
“Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60
min.” appears.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT button until
“ON” or “OFF” appears.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................291
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ........291
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ......292
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped ........293
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .294
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................297
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................297
▫ After Starting ....................... .300
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED . . . .300 
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .300
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission ...........300
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .304
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............306
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .306
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ........306
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .308
 AUTOSTICK® ........................ .315
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▫Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter ................315
 SPORT MODE ........................ .318
 LAUNCH MODE – IF EQUIPPED ...........319
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........324
▫ Acceleration ........................ .324
▫ Traction ........................... .324
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............325
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................325
 POWER STEERING .....................327

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED. . .328
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .329
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ........330▫
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ......330
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .332
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............332
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .335
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............335
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............336
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............336
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................337
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........339
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................342
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................344
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............344
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
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Normal Starting With Integrated Key – Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has
a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to
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WARNING!(Continued)
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the
procedure carefully. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for further informa-
tion.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal. Do not
press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10
seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ – If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the ENGINE
START/STOP button is installed and
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ FOBIK is in the passenger com-
partment.
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