2015 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT snow chains

▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................395
▫ Synchronizing ESC ....................396
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............397
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .397
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........400
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........402
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........403
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........408
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .408
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................409
▫ Radial Ply Tires ......................411
▫ All Season Tires — If Equipped ............412▫Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped. .412
▫
Snow Tires ......................... .413
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .413
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................414
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .415
▫ Replacement Tires .....................415
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......417
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....417
▫ Tire Rotation — Same Tire Size On Front And
Rear Axle .......................... .418
▫ Tire Rotation — Different Tire Size On Front And
Rear Axle .......................... .418
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .419
▫ Premium System ..................... .421
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Track Mode
Track Mode is intended to be used when driving on a
track. This raises the threshold for ESC activation further
than Sport and also has track tuned TCS to improve
vehicle performance while on a road course type track.
NOTE:
•To enter Sport ESC mode momentarily push the ESC
Off switch, or use the buttons on the Drive modes
pages in the radio. Pushing the ESC offswitch again
with cycle through to Track ESC mode. Pushing the
ESC off button a third time will bring ESC back to
Street Mode.
• 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 “Sport
Mode” by momentarily pushing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situation requiring “Sport Mode” is over-
come, turn the ESC ON again by momentarily pushing
the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while the
vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
When in “Sport/Track” mode, the TCS portion of
ESC, except for the limited wheel spin feature de-
scribed in the TCS section, has been disabled and the
“ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When
in “Sport/Track” mode, the enhanced vehicle stabil-
ity offered by the ESC system is reduced.
Full Off
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use
only and should not be used on any public roadways. In
this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned
OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, push and hold the5
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NOTE:When the ESC is switched SPORT, the BLD
system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin
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 “Sport Mode” by momentarily pushing the “ESC
Off” switch.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is cycled to the ON/
RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
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2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that containsmaterials 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 DID 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 warn-
ing limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the
“TPM Telltale Light” will remain ON and a chime will
sound. In addition, the graphic in the DID will still
display the low pressure values in a different color and
the Inflate Tire to XX message.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the DID will display a SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and
then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
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Tilting.............................. .122
Security Alarm ............................18
Arm The System ........................19
Disarm The System .......................19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............523
Selection of Oil .......................... .472
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................18
Key Programming .......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .543
Service Contract ......................... .545
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .221
Service Manuals ......................... .548
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .352
Shifting ............................... .353
Automatic Transmission ..................353
Shift Speeds ............................ .351Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission
.............351
Shoulder Belts ............................44
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................109
Signals, Turn ...................... .95, 139, 221
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................417
Snow Tires ............................. .413
Spark Plugs ............................ .523
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .523
Oil................................. .523
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............151, 155
Speedometer ............................ .221
SRT Performance Features ...................274
Starting ............................. .26, 341
Automatic Transmission ..................342
Cold Weather ......................... .346
Engine Fails to Start .....................346
Remote ...............................26
Starting and Operating .....................341
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