2016 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

Vehicle Info
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button
until the Vehicle Info menu is displayed in the DID.
Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to enter
the submenu items of Vehicle Info. Follow the direc-
tional prompts to access or reset any of the following
Vehicle Info submenu items:
Tire Pressure Monitor
Coolant Temp
Trans Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure
Oil Life
Battery Voltage
Performance Features — If Equipped
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-
mance Features is intended for off-highway or off-
road use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
used in a controlled environment and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the performance pages must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which
can jeopardize the user ’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
Push an release the UP
orDOWNarrow button
until the Performance menu is displayed in the DID.
Push the RIGHT
arrow button to enter the sub-
menus. 4
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Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “ Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for Main Menu/Sub-
Menu selectable items and navigation.
The Performance Features include the following:
•0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) Timer
– Best
– Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• 0-100 MPH (0-161 km/h) Timer
– Best
– Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• 1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer
– Best – Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• 1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer
– Best
– Last
– Current
– Reaction Timer
• Braking Distance
– Distance
– From Speed
• Current G-Forces
• Peak G-Forces
• Lap Timer
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•Lap History
– Will list the last 5 lap with the best lap highlighted in green.
• Top Speed
The following describes each feature and its operation:
0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for
the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 MPH (0 to 100 km/h)
within 10 seconds.
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0
MPH (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when
conditions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 MPH
(100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds. •
To clear the vehicle’s best, last, and current 0-60 MPH
(0-100 km/h) time, push and hold the OKbutton for
two seconds.
0 to 100 MPH (0 to 161 km/h)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for
the vehicle to go from 0 to 100 MPH (0 to 161 km/h)
within 15 seconds.
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at 0
MPH (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when
conditions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 0 to 100
MPH (0 to 161 km/h) in less then 15 seconds.
• To clear the vehicle’s best, last and current 0 to 100
MPH (0 to 161 km/h) time, push and hold the OK
button for two seconds.
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Reaction Timer
Press OK to engage Countdown Timer. The time it takes
for wheel speed not equal to 0 MPH after the words ’GO’
is your reaction time. If wheel speed is greater than 0
MPH before ’GO’, the reaction time will be a negative
time.
NOTE:The Reaction Time, MPH, ⅛and ¼ Mile timers
will be “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h).
1/8 Mile (200 Meters)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/8 mile within 15 seconds and the
vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile.
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH
(0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi-
tions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/8
mile (200 meters) in less then 15 seconds. •
To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (200 meters) run,
push and hold the OKbutton for five seconds.
1/4 Mile (400 Meters)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/4 mile within 25 seconds and the
vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/4 mile (400 meters).
• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH
(0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi-
tions are met for the event to begin.
• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/4
mile (400 meters) in less then 25 seconds.
• To clear the vehicle’s best 1/4 mile (400 meters) run,
push and hold the OKbutton for two seconds.
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Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance, and the speed at which the brake pedal was
pushed.
•This feature will only function when applying the
brakes at speeds above 30 MPH (48 km/h).
• Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature.
• The word “READY” will display when conditions are
met for the event to begin.
• The distance and speed measurements display while
the event is taking place.
• The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
• Pushing and holding the OKbutton will clear the
current and last run values. Current G-Force
When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force
(lateral and longitudinal) that displays the directions of
the forces.
Peak G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal).
•
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.
• Push and hold the OKbutton to clear the peak force
values.
Lap Timer
When selected, the Lap Timer page will show the timer
always at 0:00.00 with the previous Best and Last time
data (unless the driver has cleared it via hold to Reset).
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•Pushing OKwill start “current” timer from 0:00.0.
• When OKis pushed, the times are updated accord-
ingly.
• As soon as the driver exits the Lap Timer pages, the
“current” timer will stop and the time will be reset to
0:00.00.
• If the driver stays on the Lap Timer pages, the “cur-
rent” timer will reset to 0:00.0 when ignition is placed
in the off position, or ignition placed in the ON
position (or will roll over at 59:59.99 if ever possible).
• Each time the driver pushes OKfor a Lap that current
time populates, the Last time and also populates the
1st (top) space on the Timer History page the current
time resets to 0:00.0 at every push of the OKbutton. •
The timer will stop when the driver navigates away
from this page.
Lap History
When selected, this screen displays the Lap History, and
will color highlight the time that is the best time from the
Timer Page.
• Each time the driver pushes the OKbutton (while on
the Lap Timer page) the current Lap Time populates
the 1st spot and the rest of the data shifts down.
• Color will indicate the time that is the best time from
the Timer Page.
• Holding the OKbutton only resets the page you are
on.
• Lap History page is a static display of lap times only.
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Top Speed
When selected, this screen displays the Top Speed since
last reset:
•Populates a top speed from first drive cycle and every
time that speed is exceeded that number is stored here
unless/until the driver resets the screen.
• Latching over ignition cycles.
• Units will change with the global change in units.
Driver Assist — If Equipped
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The
information displayed depends on ACC system status.
Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/
OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of
the following displays in the DID: Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap-
tive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering
wheel) and the following will display in the DID:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
•
Distance Setting Change
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•System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off
• ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning
• The DID will return to the last display selected after
five seconds of no ACC display activity.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC) — If Equipped” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Fuel Economy Menu item is displayed in the
DID.
• Two submenu pages one with Current value (instan-
taneous calculation of the fuel economy) displayed
and one without the Current Value displayed (toggle
left or right to select one):
– Current Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
– Range To Empty (miles or km)
– Average Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
– The Max and Min values will correspond to the particular engine requirements
• Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber
color and turn green as Fuel Economy improves.
• Hold the OKbutton to reset average fuel economy
information.
Trip Info
Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow button
until the Trip Menu item is displayed in the EVIC.
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