2018 DODGE DURANGO SRT Owners Manual

The Drive Modes feature is controlled through the head unit
and may be accessed by performing any of the following:
•Selecting “Drive Modes” from the “Apps” menu.
• Selecting “Drive Modes” from within the Performance
Pages menu.
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 are
Track, Sport, Auto, Snow, Tow, or Custom. Information
shown will indicate the actual status of each system, along
with a vehicle graphic that displays the active drive mode
status. The color red indicates “Track,” orange indicates
“Sport,” yellow indicates “Street”, and blue indicates
“Snow.” These features will reset to AUTO upon an igni-
tion cycle. 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. Listed below are the available Drive Modes:Track Mode
Selecting “Track” with the head unit will activate the
configuration for typical track driving. The Transmission,
Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspen-
sion systems are all set to their “Track” settings, high-
lighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Drive Modes (Track)
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NOTE:Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Full-Off can be
activated by pushing and holding the ESC Off button on
the instrument panel switch bank for five seconds.
Sport Mode
Selecting “Sport” within the head unit activates the configu-
ration for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission, Stabil-
ity Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspension sys-
tems are all set to their “Sport” settings highlighted in orange.
The Paddle Shifters are enabled.
Tow Mode
Selecting “Tow” within the head unit will activate the configu-
ration for towing a trailer. Once in this mode, trailer sway
control is enabled in the ESC system. The Transmission is set
to “Tow” setting highlighted in purple. Stability Control is set
to “Full” highlighted in blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50”
highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in
yellow. Suspension is set to “Sport” highlighted in orange.
Drive Modes (Sport)
Drive Modes (Tow)
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Snow ModeSelecting “Snow” within the head unit will activate snow
mode for use on loose traction surfaces. When in Snow
mode (depending on certain operating conditions), the
transmission may use second gear (rather than first gear)
during launches, to minimize wheel slippage. The Trans-
mission is set to “Snow” setting highlighted in blue.
Stability Control is set to “Full” highlighted in blue.
All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in blue.
Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow. Suspension
is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Paddle shifters can be enabled or disabled by pressing the
“Snow Set-up” button on the touchscreen.
Drive Mode (Snow)
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Auto Mode
Auto mode is enabled upon ignition on, or by selecting
“Auto” within the head unit. The Transmission, Stability
Control and All-Wheel Drive modes are set to their “Street”settings highlighted in yellow. Steering and Suspension can
be configured in either the “Street,” “Sport,” or “Track”
and the Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while
in auto set-up mode.
Auto Mode (Default)
Auto Mode Set-Up (Default)
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Custom Mode
Custom Mode may be selected by pushing the “Custom” button
on the head unit. Custom Mode allows you to create a custom
configuration that is saved for quick selection of your favorite
settings. While in Custom Mode, the All-Wheel Drive, Stability
Control, Transmission, Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter
settings are shown in their current configuration.
While in the Custom Mode screen, press the “Custom
Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the selectable
options. Select which mode suits your driving needs for a
custom driving experience.
Custom Mode
Custom Mode Set-Up
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RACE OPTIONS
Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen while
in the Drive Modes screen, to display the vehicle’s Launch
Control screen. Within Race Options, you can activate,
deactivate, and adjust the RPM values for the Launch
Control and Shift Light features.
Launch Control
WARNING!
Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be used on any public
roadways. It is recommended that this feature 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.
Race Options
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Launch Control can be accessed by pushing the Launch
button on the console or pushing the SRT button on the
head unit then selecting the “Race Options” button on the
touchscreen. Press the “Activate Launch Control” button
on the touchscreen to activate the feature. Press the
“Launch RPM Set-Up” to set the holding RPM. LaunchMode can be turned on or off by either pushing the Launch
Control button on the console, or by pressing the “Cancel
Launch Mode” button on the touchscreen.
NOTE:
Launch RPM Set-Up cannot be accessed unless
Launch Mode is deactivated.
Activate Launch Control
Launch RPM Set-Up
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To adjust the Launch RPM, drag the slider bar or press the
arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the holding RPM. The
launch RPM limit will display in the head units tachometer
display.
Shift Light
Your vehicle is equipped with a shift light feature that
illuminates the back lighting of the tachometer (in red)
within the instrument cluster display. This feature is a
visual cue to manually up-shift using the paddle shifters.
To actuate the Shift Light feature, press the “Shift Light”
button on the touchscreen, then press the “Shift Light On”
button on the touchscreen. Activation is shown on the
instrument cluster display. Pressing the “Shift Light RPM
Set-Up” button on the touchscreen will take you to the
Shift Light RPM Set-Up screen.
NOTE:You must be in Paddle Shift Mode, or the
electronic-shifter must be in the M position, in order to
activate the shift light. Refer to “Automatic Transmission”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information. The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift light
to illuminate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8. Pressing and
releasing the up/down arrow buttons above and below
each listed gear, the RPM values will change in increments
of 250 RPM. Pressing and holding the arrows will change
the RPM values in increments of 500 RPM, ranging from
6250 RPM. The Shift Light setup screen may only be
accessed if the feature is enabled, press the “Reset to
Shift Light RPM Set-Up
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