Dodge 2012 Challenger-SRT - User Guide - Manual (Page 76)

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM
• This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This system
reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration
and braking. On the center console, there is a “SPORT” button that when pressed will
cycle through three different driving modes of operation:
Automatic (Auto) Mode
• This is the default position when vehicle ignition is first turned on. Auto mode will give a
sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension will adapt to the vehicle
inputs, including vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking, and acceleration.
• If AutoStick® is engaged while in “Auto” mode, the transmission will automatically shift
up if maximum engine speed is reached.
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate an automatic downshift for im-
proved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
Sport Mode
SPORT
• This mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press the
SPORT button on the center console). This mode will set suspension for maximum
performance handling and is intended for spirited driving.
• When SPORT mode is enabled, a “ SPORT”
message will display in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE:
The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride.
Track Mode
• In Track Mode, the transmission has a
sportier, more aggressive shift pattern.
• This mode includes SPORT Suspension
and affects transmission shifting in ei-
ther Auto or Manual mode.
• If AutoStick is engaged while in “Track” mode, the transmission will remain in the
selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached.
• Engine overspeed protection is achieved through fuel cut off at or near redline.
• This mode will provide aggressive shifting and is intended for spirited driving.
• The system will return to SPORT mode when the ignition switch is cycled from RUN to
OFF, and back to RUN again, if this mode is selected.
NOTE:
• A “TRACK” message will display in the instrument cluster.
• For manual transmission vehicles, the available driving modes are Sport on or Sport Off.
Track is not available.
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