2015 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

RED key FOB unlocks the full potential of the engine’s
output, and allows the driver to select from two power
levels within Drive Modes Set-Up.
Use of the BLACK key FOB limits the driver to a reduced
engine output. This information is also available withinthe SRT Drive Modes interface, and can be accessed by
pressing the “KEY FOB” button on the touchscreen in the
SRT Drive Modes menu.
Drive Modes
Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a Drive Modes feature
which allows for coordinating the operation of various
Black Key FOB
Drive Modes
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vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving
behavior desired. The Drive Modes feature is controlled
through the Uconnect® radio and may be accessed by
performing any of the following:
•Pushing the SRT button on the instrument panel
switch bank.
• Selecting “Drive Modes” from the “SRT & Apps”
menu. •
Selecting “Drive Modes” from within the Performance
Pages menu.
NOTE: Not all options listed in this manual are available
on every vehicle. Refer to the chart below for all available
Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
Engine/
Transmis- sion Red Key/
700+ HP Black Key/
500 HP Transmis-
sion Paddle
Shifters Suspen-
sion Steering Traction
6.2L Auto XXXXXN /AX
6.2L
Manual X
XN/A N/A XN/A X
6.4L Auto N/A N/A XXXX X
6.4L
Manual N/A N/A N/A N/A
XX X
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The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the current
drive mode and real-time status of the vehicle’s perfor-
mance configuration. The selectable Drive Modes buttons
are Track, Sport, Custom, or Default and will be high-
lighted when displaying the current configuration. Infor-
mation shown below each drive mode button will indi-
cate the actual status of each system, along with a graphic
that displays the status of the vehicle’s components. The
color red indicates “Track,” orange “Sport,” and yellow
“Street.” If the system status shown does not match the
current drive mode set up, a message will be displayed
indicating which values are not matching the current
mode and why.
NOTE:ESC Full-Off can be activated across all of the
Drive Mode features by pushing and holding the ESC Off
button on the instrument panel switch bank for five
seconds. Listed below are the available Drive Modes:
Track Mode
Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will
activate the configuration for typical track driving. The
Drive Modes (Track)
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Transmission, Traction, Steering, and Suspension systems
are all set to their “Track” settings highlighted in red. The
Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Sport Mode
Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will
activate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving.
The Traction, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension
systems are all set to their “Sport” settings highlighted in
orange. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Default ModeThe vehicle will start in Default Mode unless Valet mode
is active. This mode is for typical driving conditions
where the Traction and Transmission will be operating in
their Street settings, which cannot be changed while in
this mode. The Steering and Suspension can be config-
ured in either the “Street,” “Sport,” or “Track” modes and
the Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while in
this mode.
Drive Modes (Default)
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Custom Mode
The Custom Mode may be selected quickly by pushing
the SRT button on the instrument panel switch bank two
times, or pressing the “Custom” button on the touch-
screen. Custom Mode allows the you to create a customconfiguration that is saved for quick selection of your
favorite settings. While in Custom Mode, the Horse-
power, Traction, Transmission, Steering, Suspension, and
Paddle Shifter settings are shown in their current con-
figuration.
Custom Mode
Custom Mode Set-Up — 6.4L Example
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While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the
“Custom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the
selectable options. In the Custom Mode Set-Up screen the
individual current configuration will be displayed. Select
which mode suits your driving needs for a custom
driving experience.
Custom Mode Set-Up Info
Within the Custom Mode Set-Up screen, press the “info”
button on the touchscreen then use the left / right arrows
to scroll through all the available Drive Mode systems
giving you a description of their operation and current
configuration.Horsepower — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged
Engine
Horsepower — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
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•700+
Press the “700+” button on the touchscreen to modify the
output power of the engine to 700+ horsepower.
NOTE: This selection is only available with the RED
RKE Key Fob.
• 500
Press the “500” button on the touchscreen to modify the
output power of the engine to 500 horsepower.
NOTE: This selection is available with the RED or
BLACK RKE Key Fob. Transmission — If Equipped With 8 Speed
Transmission
•
Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide
the fastest shift speeds and will have the highest comfort
trade-off.
Transmission
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