2017 DODGE CHALLENGER traction control

If the system is Set when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph
(32 km/h), the Set Speed shall be the current speed of the
vehicle.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not,
the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set
speed. If this occurs:
•The message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will show in the
instrument cluster display.
• The system will not be controlling the distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed
will only be determined by the position of the accelera-
tor pedal.
To Cancel
The following conditions cancel the system:
• The brake pedal is applied.
• The CANCEL button is pushed.
• The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h).
• An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs.
• The gear selector is removed from the Drive position.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys-
tem (ESC/TCS) activates. •
The vehicle parking brake is applied.
• A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) event occurs.
• The driver switches ESC to full-off mode.
To Turn Off
The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory
if:
•The Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control on/off button
is pushed.
• The ignition is turned OFF.
• The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button is
pushed.
To Resume
If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES (resume)
button. Then, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
The instrument cluster display will show the last set speed.
WARNING!
The Resume function should only be used if traffic
and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that
(Continued)
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the SET (+)button once will result in a 1 km/h
increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button
results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will
continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the
button is released. The increase in set speed is reflected
in the instrument cluster display.
To Decrease Speed
When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you
can decrease speed by pushing the SET (-)button.
The driver’s preferred units can be selected through the
instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information.
The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of
U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET (-)button once will result in a 1 mph
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button
results in a decrease of 1 mph. •
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will
continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the
button is released. The decrease in set speed is reflected
in the instrument cluster display.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET (-)button once will result in a 1 km/h
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button
results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will
continue to decrease in 10 km/h decrements until the
button is released. The decrease in set speed is reflected
in the instrument cluster display.
To Cancel
The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control without clearing the memory:
• The brake pedal is applied.
• The CANC button is pushed.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys-
tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
• The vehicle parking brake is applied.
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137

This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Mode system that
is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum
vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Mode is a
form of traction control that manages tire slip while
launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where consistent
quarter mile and zero to sixty times are desired. The systemis not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience
or familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low
traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in
excess wheel slip outside this systems control resulting in
an aborted launch.
NOTE:
•
Launch Mode should not be used on public roads.
Always check track conditions and the surrounding
area.
• Launch Mode is not available for the first 500 miles of
the vehicle’s life.
• Launch Mode should only be used when the engine and
transmission are at operating temperature.
• Launch Mode is intended to be used on dry, paved road
surfaces only. Use on slippery or loose surfaces may
cause damage to vehicle components and is not recom-
mended.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Launch Control is only available when the following
procedure is followed:
1. Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, select “Performance Control”, and press the “Launch Mode”
Launch Mode
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255

•The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
• The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the ESC
system to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels are
spinning and do not have traction. Damage to the
transmission may occur.
Drive Mode Set-Up
Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touch-
screen within the Performance Control screen indicates the
real-time status of the various systems. Pressing the “Sport
Mode Set-Up” or “Default Mode Set-Up” buttons on the
touchscreen, the driver can configure their individual drive
modes and see how those configurations affect the perfor-
mance of the vehicle.
NOTE: Not all of the options listed in this manual are
available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all
available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
Available Mode Configurations
Transmission Engine Engine/Trans Steering Paddle Shifters Traction Control
Auto N/AXXX X
Manual XN/A XN/A X
Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their detailed
operation. NOTE:
These settings will remain in effect when using the
Launch Control feature.
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Sport Mode
Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusiast
driving. The Transmission and Steering are both set to their
Sport settings. The steering wheel paddle switches are
enabled. The Traction Control defaults to Normal. Any of
these four settings may be changed to the driver ’s prefer-
ences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen. Push theSport button on the instrument panel switch bank to put
the vehicle in Sport Mode and activate these settings. The
customized settings will only be active when the Sport
button is active.
Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed below with
accompanying descriptions. The information contained in
the list below can also be accessed from within the mode
Set-Up menus. To access the information, press the “Info”
Sport Mode
Sport Mode Set-Up
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

•ON
Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable
steering wheel Paddle Shifters.
• OFF
Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable
steering wheel Paddle Shifters.Traction
• SPORT
Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen to turn off
traction control and reduce stability control.
• NORMAL
Press the “NORM” button on the touchscreen to provide
full traction control and full stability control.
Traction Control
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................299
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .........299
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......299
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............300
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .300
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................302
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................302
▫ After Starting ......................... .303
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .303
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .304
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission .............304
▫ Shifting ............................. .305
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ................306 ▫
1–4 Skip Shift ........................ .307
▫ Downshifting ......................... .307
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .308
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................309
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .309
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........309
 AUTOSTICK .......................... .315
▫ Operation ........................... .315
 SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL ........................... .317
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . . .318
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........318
▫ Acceleration .......................... .318
▫ Traction ............................. .319
5

DRIVING THROUGH WATER ..............319
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ...................319
▫ Shallow Standing Water ..................320
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ..............321
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ....................321
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .322
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .........322
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .......323
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .324
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .....324
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) ......325
▫ Brake System Warning Light ...............325
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............325
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light .............326
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ................327
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...................327 ▫
Traction Control System (TCS) .............329
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...........330
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...........334
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ................334
▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS) .................334
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ..............335
▫ Tire Markings ........................ .335
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............338
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ...........339
▫ T
ire Loading And Tire Pressure ............340
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .........345
▫ Tire Pressure ......................... .345
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ..................346
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation .....347
▫ Radial Ply Tires ....................... .347
▫ Tire Types ........................... .348
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ..............349
296 STARTING AND OPERATING