2016 DODGE CHARGER instrument panel

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED .......8
▫ Home ...............................9
▫ Timers ..............................10
▫ Gauges 1 ............................13
▫ Gauges 2 ............................14
▫ G-Force .............................15
▫ Engine ..............................17 
PERFORMANCE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .18
▫ Launch Mode .........................19
▫ Drive Mode Set-Up .....................24
▫ Default Mode .........................26
▫ Sport Mode ..........................27
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PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
Performance Pages is an application that provides a
display for performance indicators, as received from the
Instrument Cluster, that will help you gain familiarity
with the capabilities of your vehicle in real-time.
To access the Performance Pages, press the “Apps”
button on the touchscreen then press the “Performance
Pages” button on the touchscreen. Press the desired
button on the touchscreen to access that specific Perfor-
mance Page.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-
mance Pages 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
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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.
The Performance Pages include the following:
• Home
• Timers
• Gauges 1
• Gauges 2
• G-Force
• Engine
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The following describes each feature and its operation:
Home
When Home is selected, the following options will be
available:
•
A series of six images which can be selected by the user.
•A left and right arrow to allow the user to scroll
through vehicle images.
• A short-cut to the Performance Control feature.
Challenger Performance Pages — Home
Charger Performance Pages — Home
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TimersWhen the Timers Page is selected you will be able to
select from following “Tickets”:
•Current
Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time”
summary of performance timers.
• Last
Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run
of performance timers.
• Best
Pressing the “Best” button displays the best recorded run
of performance timers, except for braking data.
• Save
Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the current,
last or best page currently being viewed. Any saved run
Performance Pages — Timers
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over 10, will overwrite the oldest saved run for Uconnect
System storage. The operation of the Save feature is listed
below:
With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button
to save to the jump drive.With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save
runs to the SD Card.
Press the “Uconnect” button to save the runs to the
Owner web page.
Press the “Cancel” button to view the previously dis-
played timer “Ticket.”
The “Tickets” contain the timers listed below:
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Reaction Time
Measures the driver’s reaction time for launching the
vehicle against a simulated a drag strip timing light
(behavior modeled after 500 Sportsman Tree) displayed
in the Driver Information Display (DID).
NOTE:
Positive values closest to zero are best, negative values
mean you have faulted the start and the value won’t be
used for best times.
Performance Pages — Save
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The Reaction Time, MPH,⅛, and ¼ Mile timers will be
“ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
• 0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
100 mph (0 to 160 km/h).
• 1/8 Mile (200 meter)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an 1/8 mile
(200 meters) and the speed the vehicle was at when it
reached 1/8th mile (200 meter).
• 1/4 Mile (400 meter)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an 1/4 mile
(400 meters) and the speed the vehicle was at when it
reached 1/4 mile (400 meter). •
Brake Distance
Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full
stop.
NOTE: The distance measurement will be aborted if the
brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
• Brake Speed
Displays the speed the vehicle is traveling when the
brake pedal is depressed.
NOTE: Brake Distance and Speed timers will only dis-
play ready when vehicle is traveling at greater than
30 MPH (48 km/h).
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Gauges 1When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
• Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
Performance Pages — Gauges 1
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