2018 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

Drive ModesYour SRT vehicle is equipped with a Drive Modes feature
which allows for coordinating the operation of various
vehicle systems depending upon the type of driving be-
havior desired. The Drive Modes feature is controlled
through the Uconnect system and may be accessed by
performing any of the following:
•Pushing the SRT button on the instrument panel switch
bank.
• Selecting “SRT 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.
Drive Modes
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Engine/
Transmis- sion Red Key/
700+ HP Black Key/
500 HP Transmis-
sion Paddle
Shifters Suspension Steering Traction
6.2L MTX X X N/A N/A X If Equipped X 6.2L ATX XXXXXI fEquipped X
6.4L MTX N/A N/A N/A N/A XX X
6.4L ATX N/A N/A XXXX X
The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the current
drive mode and real-time status of the vehicle’s perfor-
mance configuration. The selectable Drive Modes buttons
are Track, Sport, Custom, or Auto and will be highlighted
when displaying the current configuration. Information
shown below each drive mode button will indicate the
actual status of each system, along with a graphic that
displays the status of the vehicle’s components. The color
red indicates “Track,” orange “Sport,” and yellow “Street.” If the system status shown does not match the current
drive mode set up, a message will be displayed indicating
which values are not matching the current mode and why.
NOTE:
ESC Full-Off can be activated across all of the Drive
Mode features by pushing and holding the ESC Off button
on the instrument panel switch bank for five seconds.
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Listed below are the available Drive Modes:
Track Mode
Pressing the “Track” button on the touchscreen will acti-
vate the configuration for typical track driving. The Trans-
mission, Traction, Steering, and Suspension systems are all
set to their “Track” settings highlighted in red. The Paddle
Shifters are enabled.
Sport Mode
Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will acti-
vate 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 (Track)
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Auto Mode
This mode is for typical driving conditions where the
Traction and Transmission will be operating in their Street
settings, which cannot 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.NOTE:
If Valet Mode is active, the vehicle will start in Valet
Mode, not Auto Mode.
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 touchscreen.
Auto Mode
Custom Mode
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Custom Mode allows you to create a custom configuration
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 “Cus-
tom Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the
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.
Custom Mode Set-Up — 6.2L Example
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Drive Mode Set-Up Info
Within the Drive Mode Set-Up screen, press the left / right
arrows to scroll through all the available Drive Mode
systems giving you a description of their operation and
current configuration. The last page is a description of the
Mode you are currently in.
Power — If Equipped With 6.2L Supercharged
Engine
Track Mode Info
Power — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
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•707
Press the “707” button on the touchscreen to modify the
output power of the engine to 707.
NOTE: This selection is only available with the red 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 key
fob and will limit the transmission to the Streetsetting.
Eco and Valet modes are still available while 500 mode is
selected.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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•Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide
faster shift speeds and will have a moderate comfort
trade-off.
• Street
Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a
balance of shift speed and comfort for typical daily driving.Paddle Shifters
• ON
Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable
steering wheel paddle shifters.
Paddle Shifters
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