Driving on slippery surfaces, Acceleration – Dodge 2012 Challenger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking and accelera-

tion. The transmission will be optimized for smooth

less, aggressive shifting. The system will return to OFF

when the ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF to

RUN, if this mode is selected.

• Sport Mode – This mode is selected by the first press of

the “SPORT” button. A “SPORT” message will display

in the instrument cluster. The system will return to

SPORT mode when the ignition switch is cycled from

RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is selected. This

mode will set suspension for maximum performance

handling and is intended for spirited driving.

• TRACK Mode – This includes SPORT mode and

affects automatic transmission shifting in either Auto

or Manual mode. Refer to “AutoStick” in “Starting

And Operating” for further information. In TRACK

mode, the transmission has a sportier, more aggressive

shift pattern. In Manual mode, the transmission will

hold gear at redline during manual shifting (console

shifter or paddle shifters). A “TRACK” message will

display in the instrument cluster. The system will

return to SPORT mode when the ignition switch is

cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is

selected.

NOTE:

For manual transmission vehicles, the available

driving modes are Sport on or Sport Off. Track is not

available.

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-

pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull

erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs

when there is a difference in the surface traction under

the rear (driving) wheels.

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