2016 DODGE CHALLENGER engine

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 “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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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.
Drive Mode Set-Up Info
Within the Drive 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.
Power — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged
Engine
•700+
Press the “700+” button on the touchscreen to modify the
output power of the engine to 700+.
Power — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
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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.
NOTE: This selection is available with the RED or
BLACK RKE Key Fob and will limit the transmission to
the “Street” setting but Eco and Valet modes are still
available.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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Steering — If Equipped With 6.4L Engine
•Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the highest level. •
Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the higher level.
• Street
Press the “Street button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the lowest level.
Steering
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not set, so you are free to select any 4 digit numeric
combination that will be easy to remember.
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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ECO MODE — IF EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONPress the “ECO” button on the touchscreen on the SRT
Drive Modes main menu. Eco mode modifies the vehi-
cle’s engine and transmission settings to provide im-
proved fuel economy at a trade-off with acceleration
performance. Increased engine exhaust noise and/or
vibration may be noticed while Eco is active. This is
normal and a result of the increased amount of operating
conditions where the vehicle is allowed to operate in four
cylinder shutoff mode (6.4L Only).
The Paddle Shifters will be disabled while in Eco mode.
•Changing the Drive Mode will deactivate Eco.
• Eco will be disabled when another Drive Mode is
selected or “ECO” button is pressed.
ECO Mode
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•Sport — provides a faster shift speed and has a
moderate comfort trade-off.
• Street — provides a balance of shift speed and comfort
for typical daily driving.
Paddles
• On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
• Off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shift-
ers.
NOTE: Paddle shifters will enable whenever the rotary
shifter is in the S (Sport) position, regardless of drive
mode configuration.
Traction
• Track — modifies traction control to optimize track
performance with the least stability control.
• Sport — turns off traction control and reduces stability
control. •
Street — provides full traction control and full stability
control.
Suspension (Susp)
• Track — provides the firmest possible suspension
stiffness with the highest amount of comfort trade-off.
• Sport — provides a firmer suspension stiffness with
moderate comfort trade-off.
• Street — provides a balance of suspension stiffness
and ride comfort for typical daily driving.
Steering — 6.4L Engine Only
• Track — provides the greatest amount of steering
feedback, requiring the highest amount of steering
effort.
• Sport — provides greater steering feedback, requiring
greater steering effort.
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