2016 DODGE CHARGER SRT suspension

NOTE:Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications
to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System.
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).
The minimum Set Speed for the ACC system is 20 mph
(32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY state,
the Driver Information Display (DID) displays “ACC
Ready.”
When the system is OFF, the DID displays “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”
NOTE: You cannot engage ACC under the following
conditions:
• When you apply the brakes.
Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons
1 — NORMAL (FIXED SPEED) CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
2 — SET+/ACCEL
3 — RESUME
4 — SET-/DECEL
5 — DISTANCE SETTING — INCREASE
6 — ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/OFF
7 — DISTANCE SETTING — DECREASE
8 — CANCEL
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Listed below are the available Drive Modes:
Track Mode
Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will
activate the configuration for typical track driving. TheTransmission, Traction, Steering, and Suspension systems
are all set to their “Track” settings highlighted in red. The
Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Drive Modes (Track)
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Sport Mode
Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will
activate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving.The Traction, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension
systems are all set to their “Sport” settings highlighted in
orange. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Default Mode
The vehicle will start in Default Mode unless Valet or
ECO mode (if equipped) is active. This mode is for
typical driving conditions where the Traction and Trans-
mission will be operating in their Street settings, whichcannot be changed while in this mode. The Steering and
Suspension can be configured in either the “Street,”
“Sport,” or “Track” modes and the Paddle Shifters may
be enabled or disabled while in this mode.
Drive Modes (Default)
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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 customconfiguration that is saved for quick selection of your
favorite settings. While in Custom Mode, the Power,
Traction, Transmission, Steering, Suspension, and Paddle
Shifter settings are shown in their current configuration.
While in the Custom Drive Mode screen, press the
“Custom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the
Custom Mode
Custom Mode Set-Up — 6.2L Example
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•Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to turn off
traction control and reduce stability control.
• Street
Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide
full traction control and full stability control. Suspension
•
Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide
the firmest possible suspension stiffness with the highest
amount of comfort trade-off.
Suspension
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•Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide a
firmer suspension stiffness with moderate comfort trade-
off.
• Street
Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a
balance of suspension stiffness and ride comfort for
typical daily driving. Steering — If Equipped With 6.4L Engine
•
Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort to the highest 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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