Dodge CHALLENGER 2021 Owner's manual

2021 DODGE CHALLENGER/CHARGER
PERFORMANCE FEATURES GUIDE
P68521345AB
FIRST EDITION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................4
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................................................6
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................................... 7
4 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................ 20
5 MULTIMEDIA .................................................................................................................................26
6 SAFETY ...........................................................................................................................................67
7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................................................................................................... 70
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................72
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 89
10 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................... 96
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INTRODUCTION
Symbols Key............................................................ 5
Symbol Glossary .....................................................5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ........................................................................ 6
Key Fob........................................................... 6
Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs......................................................... 6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........................................7
Instrument Cluster Descriptions................. 13
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................14
Location And Controls ................................. 14
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................. 14
TransBrake™ (Track Use Only) —
If Equipped ...................................................17
Drag Mode Operations ................................ 17
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................19
White Indicator Lights..................................19
STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
6.2L AND 6.4L...................................................... 20
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED........ 20
Recommended Shift Speeds ...................... 20
1–4 Skip Shift ............................................. 22
Downshifting ................................................ 22
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 22
AutoStick ..................................................... 23
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 6.4L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 25
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SETTINGS .........................................26
Customer Programmable Features ............ 26
PERFORMANCE PAGES....................................... 27
Home ............................................................ 28
Timers........................................................... 31
Gauges ......................................................... 33
G-Force ......................................................... 34
Engine........................................................... 35
Dynamometer (Dyno) .................................. 36
DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED ............. 36
Performance Control — If Equipped ........... 36
SRT DRIVE MODES...............................................41
SRT Dashboard............................................ 44
Track Mode .................................................. 45
Sport Mode .................................................. 46
Auto Mode.................................................... 46
Custom Mode .............................................. 46
Race Options................................................ 52
Valet Mode................................................... 57
Eco Mode ..................................................... 58
Guidelines For Track Use ............................ 58
1320 — IF EQUIPPED ...........................................60
Performance Control — If Equipped ........... 60
LAUNCH CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED.....................64
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped...... 64
Manual Transmission — If Equipped.......... 65
SAFETY
SEATS.....................................................................67
Vehicles Without Rear Seating
Installed — If Equipped................................ 67
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................68
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Operating Modes ......................................... 68
SAFETY TIPS..........................................................69
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .......................... 69
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Tire Service Kit Location......................................70
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........................70
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING......................................72
6.2L And 6.4L Engines ...............................72
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .....................................79
6.2L Supercharged Engine ........................ 79
6.4L Engine .................................................80
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ......................................81
Engine Oil .................................................... 81
Cooling System ........................................... 82
FUSES ........................................................... 86
Tire Rotation Recommendations ...................... 87
Drag Radials................................................. 87
Same Tire Size On Front And Rear
Axle — If Equipped ....................................... 88
Different Tire Size On Front And Rear
Axle — If Equipped ....................................... 88
Directional Tires — If Equipped................... 88
VEHICLE STORAGE .............................................. 88
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 89
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 89
Torque Specifications.................................. 89
FUEL REQUIREMENTS..........................................90
6.2L And 6.4L Engine.................................. 90
Reformulated Gasoline ............................ 90
Materials Added To Fuel ............................ 91
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...................... 91
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ........................................................ 91
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications .... 92
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline.................... 92
Fuel System Cautions.................................. 92
FLUID CAPACITIES................................................93
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...................93
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS..................95
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
This Performance Supplement has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your vehicle. Within this information, you will find a description of the SRT services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers. Please take
the time to read all of this publication carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and
important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. After you have read the booklet, it should be stored in
the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold. For additional information, refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Dodge® best, have factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts,
and care about your satisfaction.
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SYMBOLS KEY If you do not read the entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings.
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the
definition of each symbol Úpage 14.
WARNING!
These statements are against operating
procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death.
CAUTION! These statements are against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle.
NOTE:
A suggestion which will improve installation,
operation, and reliability. If not followed, may
result in damage.
TIP: General ideas/solutions/suggestions on easier
use of the product or functionality.
PAGE REFERENCE
ARROW Follow this reference for additional information
on a particular feature.
FOOTNOTE
Supplementary and relevant information
pertaining to the topic.
White Indicator Lights
Sport Mode Indicator Light
Úpage 19
Custom Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
Úpage 19
Track Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
Úpage 19
Valet Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
Úpage 19
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
SRT vehicles equipped with the 6.2L engine
come with three key fobs, two red and one
black, that allow for different engine power
levels Úpage 41.
PROGRAMMING AND REQUESTING
A
DDITIONAL KEY FOBS
In SRT vehicles, black keys must be replaced
with black keys and red keys must be replaced
with red keys.
Refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Charger 6.2L Supercharged Engine
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Charger 6.2L Supercharged High Output Engine
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Charger 6.4L Engine
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Challenger 6.2L Supercharged Engine
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Challenger 6.2L Supercharged High Output Engine
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Challenger 6.4L Engine
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist,
this display shows the instrument cluster
display messages Úpage 14.
3. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
the normal range indicates that the
engine cooling system is operating satis-
factorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed
to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
5. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the Keyless Push Button
Ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the fuel door is located.
NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads greater than 230°F
(110°C) pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off,
for approximately one minute, until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains above 230°F (110°C),
after idling for approximately one minute, turn
the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument
cluster display, which offers useful information
to the driver. With the ignition in the OFF mode,
opening/closing of a door will activate the
display for viewing, and display the total miles,
or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and
features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show you how
systems are working and give you warnings
when they are not. The steering wheel mounted
controls allow you to scroll through the main
menus and submenus. You can access the
specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
LOCATION AND CONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features an
interactive display which is located in the
instrument cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display
This system conveniently allows the driver to
select a variety of useful information by pushing
the arrow buttons located on the left side of the
steering wheel. The instrument cluster display
menu items consist of the following:
Vehicle Info
Performance
Diagnostics — If Equipped
Speed Warning — If Equipped
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
S
ELECTABLE MENU ITEMS
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the desired Selectable Menu item is
displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as
desired.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the “Vehicle Info” menu is displayed
in the instrument cluster display. Push and
release the right or left arrow button to
scroll through the submenus items of “Vehicle
Info.” Follow the directional prompts to access
or reset any of the following “Vehicle Info”
submenu items:
Battery Voltage
Displays the actual battery voltage.
Storage Mode
• Through this option, the vehicle can
be placed into Storage Mode
Úpage 88.
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Intake Air Temp — If Equipped
Displays the current temperature of the air
entering the engine.
Engine Torque — If Equipped
Displays the current engine torque.
Engine Power — If Equipped
Displays the current engine power.
Air-Fuel Ratio — If Equipped
Displays the air-fuel ratio.
Boost Pressure — If Equipped
Displays the current boost pressure.
InterCooler (I/C) Temp — If Equipped
Displays the current InterCooler (I/C)
temperature.
Performance Features
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Performance menu is displayed
in the instrument cluster display. Push the
right or left arrow button to enter the
submenus.
The Performance Features include the
following:
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timer
Best
Last
Recent
Reaction Timer
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) Timer
Best
Last
Recent
Reaction Timer
1/8 Mile (200 meters) Timer
Best
Last
Recent
Reaction Timer
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the
Performance Features is intended for
off-highway or track use only and should not
be done on any public roadways. It is
recommended that these features 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.
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1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer
Best
Last
Recent
Reaction Timer
Braking Distance
Distance
From Speed
Current G-Forces
Peak G-Forces
Lap Timer
Lap History
Will list the last five laps with the best lap
highlighted in green.
Top Speed
Diagnostics — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to view engine and
emission vehicle faults.
Push OK to have the most recent fault code
sent.
There is a delay when the next diagnostic
code is requested during which the following
message is displayed:
“Checking System for Diagnostic Codes.”
Driver must push the OK button again to see
the next Pcode otherwise current message
remains displayed.
Driver exits when they cycle to another
submenu (up or down).
Faults are displayed from newest to the
oldest.
If the menu is exited before the end of codes
is reached - when the driver re-enters the list
will be restarted from the beginning.
When no codes are present or the last code
is reached = (P0000) and this message is
displayed:
“No or End of Diagnostic Codes.”
Speed Warning — If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Speed Warning Menu icon/title
is displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Push and release OK to enter speed warning.
Use the up or down arrow button to select
a desired speed, then push and release OK to
set the speed. The white passive speed limiter
telltale will light up with a notification text
message (Speed Warning Set to XX), followed by
the selected unit. When the set speed is
exceeded, a continuous chime will sound until
the speed is no longer exceeded. The white
passive speed limiter telltale will turn yellow
and will flash, and a pop-up message of “Speed
Warning Exceeded” will display.
NOTE:
You can turn the Speed Warning off by using the
up or down arrows to scroll through
speed list and select OFF at the bottom of the
list.
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TRANSBRAKE™ (TRACK USE ONLY) —
I
F EQUIPPED
TransBrake™ is specifically designed for the
drag strip by holding the vehicle stationary to
achieve maximum power and torque at launch.
This is done by engaging an additional
transmission clutch. Torque Reserve is
automatically enabled while using
TransBrake™, and offers a unique exhaust
note. The Torque Reserve feature maintains
engine airflow to provide faster engine torque
response and improve vehicle acceleration.
This feature is intended for track use only,
where consistent quarter mile and zero to sixty
times are desired. The system is not intended to
compensate for lack of driver experience or
familiarity with the track. Use of this feature in
low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions
may result in excess wheel slip at launch.
NOTE:
TransBrake™ feature will only hold the vehicle
stationary for up to 15 seconds once the brake
pedal is released. The Torque Reserve feature
is limited to 15 seconds after the engine speed
reaches 950 RPM.
Release Paddle To Launch
NOTE:
The TransBrake™ feature provides the fastest
method of launching the car which results in the
lowest 1/4 mile ET.
DRAG MODE OPERATIONS
1. Enable DRAG Mode — A quick double press
of the “SRT” button is a shortcut to enable
DRAG mode. DRAG mode can also be
accessed through the radio.
2. High Octane Fuel — If equipped, and the
vehicle is fueled with proper high octane
fuel rating, press the “High Octane Fuel”
button for peak power.
3. Line Lock — Warm the tires by using Line
Lock (burnout).
Initial Conditions:
a) Vehicle speed must be
0 mph (0 km/h).
b) Engine speed greater than
500 RPM.
c) Radiator coolant temp less than
250°F (121°C).
d) Odometer greater than 500 miles
(805 kilometers).
e) Cruise Control, Launch Mode,
Trans-Brake and Valet Mode are
disengaged.
f) All doors closed.
• Instructions for Line Lock (burnout)
are displayed in instrument cluster
display, and listed below.
a. Press the brake pedal to hold the car still
while transmission is in DRIVE.
b. Select “Line Lock” feature though the
touch screen radio.
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c. Press and hold the “OK” button on the
steering wheel to activate “Line Lock”.
d. While still holding down the “OK” button,
fully release the brake pedal and apply
the gas pedal to begin the burnout.
Front brakes remain engaged.
Feature is exited when either the gas
pedal is lifted, the brake pedal is
pressed, the “OK” button is released, or
the max number of tire revolutions is
attained.
4. TransBrake™ Launch
Initial Conditions:
i) Odometer greater than
500 miles(805 kilometers).
b) Vehicle must have Drag mode
enabled.
c) Engine is running.
d) Vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h).
e) Steering wheel is straight.
f) Vehicle is in “DRIVE” in 1st gear.
g) Radiator coolant temp is less
than250°F (121°C).
h) Line Lock/Launch Control and
Cruise Control are not engaged.
i) All doors are closed.
j) Parking brake is not set.
k) Vehicle is on level ground.
Staging The Car
i) At or near Pre-Staging, pull and hold
both paddle shifters back simulta-
neously.
b) Push and hold the brake pedal
firmly with left foot.
c) Slowly apply steady throttle to a
pre-staging engine speed (between
1,500-2,350 RPM).
NOTE:
Torque Reserve will be activated at 950 RPM:
as a result engine vibration and exhaust tone
will change noticeably.
d) Slightly release brake pressure to
roll up to the stage lights while main-
taining throttle and engine speed.
e) Stop at the full stage light and
ensure vehicle speed is 0 mph
(0 km/h).
f) Release one shift paddle at or
above 1,500 RPM with zero wheel
speed.
g) Remove foot from brake pedal.
h) TransBrake™ is fully engaged/
locked when brake pedal is
released and reaches the up-stop.
NOTE:
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system
holds brake pressure, and the transmission
locks to hold driveline torque.
TransBrake™ Engaged/Locked
i) Adjust throttle to target launch
engine speed between idle -
2,350 RPM.
TransBrake™ Release/Launch
j) Vehicle launches once the last
paddle shifter is released.
NOTE:
If the engine speed rises above 2,350 RPM the
TransBrake™ feature will cancel.
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