User Manual - Page 268

For 2017 DODGE CHALLENGER.

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6. While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will hold
at the RPM that was set in the “Launch RPM Set-up”
screen.
NOTE: Messages will appear in the instrument cluster
display to inform the driver if one or more of the above
conditions have not been met.
7. When conditions four through six have been met, the
instrument cluster display will read “Launch Ready
Release Brake.” Release the brake and continue to hold
wide open throttle to launch.
8. Keep the vehicle pointed straight. Launch Control will
be active until the vehicle reaches 62 MPH (100 km/h).
Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the instrument cluster dis-
play for any the following conditions:
The accelerator pedal is released during launch.
The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the system
to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
Manual Transmission If Equipped
Launch Control is only available when the following
procedure is followed:
1. Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, select
Performance Control, and press the “Launch Control”
button on the touchscreen or push the Super Track Pak
button on the center stack switch bank.
2. To adjust the Launch RPM, press and drag the slider bar
or press the arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the
holding RPM. Press the back arrow button when fin-
ished. The setting will be saved.
NOTE: The default for launch control is 3000 RPM. Opti-
mal launch RPM will depend on the engine and tires on the
vehicle, as well as road and weather conditions. Not all
RPM settings will be usable in all configurations and
scenarios. If requested launch RPM is not attainable in a
given scenario, the engine will provide the maximum
amount of torque possible to get as close as possible to the
requested RPM.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Mode” button on the touch-
screen.
4. Ensure the vehicle is not moving and the steering wheel
is pointing straight.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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