2015 DODGE CHARGER SRT power steering

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Turn Signals.........................150
▫Lane Change Assist...................151
▫High/Low Beam Switch................151
▫Flash-To-Pass........................151
▫Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .152
▫Courtesy Lights.......................153
▫Ambient Light — If Equipped............153
▫Interior Lights.......................154
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......155
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............156
▫Wiper Operation......................156
▫Windshield Washers...................157
▫Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles........158
▫Mist Feature.........................158
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............158
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........159
!POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED...............160
!HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED.........................162
!ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED......163
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED.........................165
▫To Activate..........................166
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................166
▫To Deactivate........................167
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Programming The Memory Feature
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase an
existing profile from memory.
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer-
ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if
equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column
[if equipped], and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the SET (S) button on the memory
switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release the MEMORY
button 1 or 2. The Drivers Information Display (DID)
will display which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
•Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in
PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a
memory profile.
•To set a memory profile to your RKE transmitter, refer
to “Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory” in this section.
Memory Seat Switches
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The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
•Low Ambient Temperature— When the ignition is
first turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem-
perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
•Transmission In NEUTRAL Position— When the
ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU-
TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the shift lever is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
NOTE:Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
— IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping
steering column lever is located below the multifunction
lever on the steering column.
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To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as
desired.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat,
you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel
to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-
programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”
in this section.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Switch
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•LaneSense Failure Telltale
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
LaneSense Departure has detected a failure.
•Service AWD Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the All
Wheel Drive (AWD) system is not functioning
properly and that service is required.
DID Red Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable red caution telltales.
These telltales include:
•Power Steering System Over Temperature — If
Equipped
If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” message
and a steering wheel icon are displayed on the
DID screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs
to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle
has lost power steering assistance. Refer to “Power
Steering” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
NOTE:
•Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera-
tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
•If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
•Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that one or
more doors may be ajar.
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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.
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 custom
configuration 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
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While in Valet Mode the following vehicle configurations
are set and locked to prevent unauthorized modification:
•Engine limited to the lowest power output state.
•Transmission locks out access to first gear and up-
shifts earlier than normal.
•Traction, Steering, and Suspension are set to their
STREET settings.
•Steering wheel paddle shifters are disabled.
•The Drive Mode interface is not available. Pressing the
SRT button on the touchscreen will display the unlock
keypad.
•The ESC Off button is disabled.
•The Launch Control button is disabled.
To exit Valet Mode you must enter the same 4 digit PIN
that was used to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can
be accessed by either pushing the SRT button on the
faceplate, or pressing the “Valet Mode Active – Press
Here to Exit” button on the touchscreen.
Valet Mode Deactivation
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