2014 DODGE CHARGER SRT brake

•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
Touch the “Rain Sensing” soft-key to change this display.
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, touch the
“Rain Sensing” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.” Then
touch the arrow back soft-key.
• Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
Touch the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, touch
the “Hill Start Assist” soft-key and select “ON” or “OFF.”
Then touch the arrow back soft-key.Lights
• Illuminated Approach
Touch the “Illuminated Approach” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights
will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. To change the Illuminated Ap-
proach status, touch the “0,” “30,” “60” or “90” soft-key.
Then touch the back arrow soft-key.
• Headlights With Wipers
Touch the “Headlights With Wipers” soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, and the
headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights
will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers
are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the
wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
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disappear. The ParkView® camera is located on the rear
of the vehicle above the rear License plate. To make your
selection, touch the ParkView® Backup Camera soft-key,
until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, touch the
Rain Sensing soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
• Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings
will be available.
•
Headlights Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay
setting, press the “Headlights Off Delay” button on the
touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90
seconds. A check-mark appears next to setting indicating
that the setting has been selected. Press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu, or push the back button on the faceplate.4
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•This system reduces body roll and pitch in many
driving situations including cornering, acceleration
and braking.
Timers
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 Mile (200 meter), 1/4 Mile
(400 meter)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for
the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h), 1/8
mile (200 meter) or 1/4 mile (400 meter).
• The feature will be “ready” when the vehicle speed is
at 0 mph (0 km/h).
• Soft-keys allow access to the current, best and last
times recorded. 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).
• The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as
steering angle.
When a force greater than zero is measured, the display
will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls,
the peak forces will continue to display.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................397
▫ Automatic Transmission ................397
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ..................398
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .398
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................400
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................400
▫ After Starting ....................... .401
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .401
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............402▫
Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............404
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .404
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ........404
 AUTOSTICK® .........................411
▫ Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter ................411
 SPORT MODE ........................ .413
 LAUNCH MODE — IF EQUIPPED ..........415
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........417
▫ Acceleration ........................ .417
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▫Traction ........................... .418
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............418
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................419
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................419
 POWER STEERING .....................420
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............421

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED . . .422
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .422
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .............425
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .426
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............427
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............427
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............428 ▫
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........428
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................432
▫ Ready Alert Braking ...................434
▫ Rain Brake Support ....................434
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................434
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................436
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............436
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .436
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........440
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........442
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........443
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........447
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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.
Automatic Transmission
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.
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CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•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.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
is in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
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4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior tothe engine starting, press the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short presses in a row with the
vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain
in the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector
is in PARK and the button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK
and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed
once, the EVIC (if equipped) will display a “Vehicle
Not In Park” message and the engine will remain
running. Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK
position, or it could roll.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver ’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, ACC, RUN.
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