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Launch Control — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control
system that is designed to allow the driver to
achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form of trac-
tion control that manages tire slip while launch-
ing the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where
consistent quarter mile (400m) and 0 to 60
(100km/h) times are desired. The system is not
intended to compensate for lack of driver expe-
rience or familiarity with the race track. Use of
this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel,
etc.) conditions may results in excess wheel slip
outside this systems control resulting in an
aborted launch.
NOTE:
Launch control is not available within the first
500 miles (804 km) of engine break-in.
Preconditions:
• Launch control should not be used on public
roads. Always check track conditions and the
surrounding area.
• Launch Control should only be used when the
engine and transmission are at operating tem-
perature.
• Launch Control is intended to be used on dry,
paved road surfaces only . Use on slippery or
loose surfaces may cause damage to vehicle
components and is not recommended.
Launch Control is available when the following
procedure is followed:
1. Push the LAUNCH button on the center
stack switch bank.
NOTE:
Pushing the SR T button on the center stack
or pressing Race Options within Drive
Modes, then selecting the Launch Control
tab, followed by the soft, Launch Control
button are two other options to access
launch control features. Please refer to “SRT
Drive Modes” in “Multimedia” in the Own-
er’s Manual, or the “Drive Modes Supple-
ment”, for further information.
2. Push the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on
the touchscreen. This screen will allow you
to adjust your launch RPM’ s for optimum
launch/traction.
3. Push the “Activate Launch Control” button
on the touchscreen.
4. Make sure the vehicle is not moving.
5. Make sure the steering wheel is pointing
straight.
6. Hold the brake and make sure the vehicle is
in “DRIVE” or “AutoStick” position.
7. While holding the brake, rapidly apply and
hold 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
to inform the driver if one or more of the above
conditions have not been met.
8. When conditions 4 through 7 have been
met, the instrument cluster display will read
“Launch Ready Release Brake”.
9. Keep the vehicle pointed straight.
Launch control will be active until the vehicle
reaches 62 mph (100 km/h), at which point the
ESC system will return to its current ESC mode.
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