Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2009 year). Manual

Performance Features

WARNING!

Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-
mance Features is intended for off-highway or off-
road 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.

The Performance Features include the following:

• 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
• Braking Distance

• 1/8 Mile
• 1/4 Mile
• Instantaneous G-Force
• Peak G-Force
• Digital Speedometer

To access, press and release the MENU button until
Performance Features displays in the EVIC. Press the
SCROLL button to cycle through the features. Press the
FUNCTION SELECT button to select a feature.

The following describes each feature and its operation:

0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for
the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within
10 seconds.

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• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at

0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when
conditions are met for the event to begin.

• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach 60 mph

(100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds.

• The time will continue to display until the FUNCTION

SELECT button is pressed.

• Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the

current run time and display the vehicle’s best
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time.

• To clear the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time,

press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for
five seconds.

Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was
depressed.

• This feature will only function when applying the

brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).

• Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature.
• The word “READY” will flash when conditions are

met for the event to begin.

• The distance and speed measurements display while

the event is taking place.

• The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake

pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.

• The distance and speed measurements will continue to

display until the FUNCTION SELECT button is
pressed.

• Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the

current run and prepare the cluster to record a new
run.

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1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds
and the vehicle’s speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/
4 mile).

• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph

(0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi-
tions are met for the event to begin.

• Dashes will display if the vehicle fails to reach

1/8 mile (1/4 mile) in less then 30 seconds.

• The time and speed will continue to display until the

FUNCTION SELECT button is pressed.

• Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the

current run and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile
(1/4 mile) run.

• To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run,

press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for
five seconds.

Instantaneous G-Force
When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force
(longitudinal and lateral) along with a friction circle that
displays the directions of the forces.

Peak G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two longitudinal and two lateral).

• When a force greater than zero is measured, the

display will update the value as it climbs. As the
G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display.

• Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the

peak force values.

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Digital Speedometer
When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and
records top speed.

• Press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for

three seconds to toggle between current speed and top
speed.

• To reset top speed, quickly press and release the

FUNCTION SELECT button when top speed is
displayed.

Keyless Go Display — If Equipped
When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to
change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Go icon
momentarily appears in the EVIC display showing the
new ignition switch position.

The round symbol in the middle rotates to point at the
new ignition switch position. If desired, the ignition
switch position graphic can be set to be constantly visible
by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display
appears.

Keyless Go Display

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NOTE:

Under certain conditions, the display may be

superseded by another display of higher priority. But
when the ignition switch position is changed, the display
always re-appears.

Compass Display

COMPASS Button

The compass readings indicate the direction
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
COMPASS button to display one of eight com-
pass readings and the outside temperature.

Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360
degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic

objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC
turns off. The compass will now function normally.

Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows:

1. Turn ON the ignition switch.

2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached.

3. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Calibrate
Compass” is displayed in the EVIC.

4. Press and release the RESET button to start the cali-
bration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the
EVIC.

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5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area
free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”
indicator turns off. The compass will now function
normally.

Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences, and provide the most accurate compass
heading. For the most accurate compass performance, the
compass must be set using the following steps.

NOTE:

Keep magnetic materials away from the top of

the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap-
tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass
module is located, and it can cause interference with the
compass sensor, and it may give false readings.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately
two seconds.

3. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Compass
Variance” message, and the last variance zone number,
displays in the EVIC.

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4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until the proper variance zone is selected, according to
the map.

5. Press and release the compass button to exit.

Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If
Equipped
Press and release the MENU button until “Surround
Sound” displays in the EVIC. The EVIC provides infor-
mation on the current surround mode.

• Stereo
• Audio Surround

While in the Surround Sound menu, press the FUNC-
TION SELECT button to change surround modes.

System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)
Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM
WARNINGS” displays in the EVIC. Then, press the
SCROLL button to display anyone of the following
choices.

• Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.

• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.

• Tire Pressure
Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE).

Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.

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Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC.

Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following
choices.

Language
When in this display, you may select one of three
languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the uconnect

威 gps (if equipped). Press the

FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to
select English, Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you con-
tinue, the information will display in the selected lan-
guage.

NOTE:

The EVIC will not change the uconnect

威 lan-

guage selection. Refer to “Language Selection” under
“uconnect

威 phone)” in Section 3.

Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
When ON is selected, both doors will lock automatically
when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit
When ON is selected, both doors will unlock when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

Remote Key Unlock
When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-
ger door. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, both of

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the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the flash lights on
lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or
“OFF” appears.

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make
your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

Headlamps On with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO (A) position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

NOTE:

Turning the headlights on during the daytime

causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3.

Delay Turning Headlights Off
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,”
“30,” “60,” or “90” appears.

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Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“HSA (Hill Start Assistance)” under “Electronic Brake
Control System” in Section 5 of this manual for system
function and operating information. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears.

Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, uconnect

威 phone (if equipped), power

sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out-
lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the

ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle door
will cancel this feature. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Off,”
“45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60 min.”
appears.

Turn-by-Turn Navigation — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.

Display Units of Measure In
The EVIC, odometer, and uconnect

威 gps (if equipped)

can be changed between English and Metric units of
measure. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “MET-
RIC” appears.

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SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO
AND 6–DISC CD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK)

NOTE:

The radio sales code is located on the lower right

side of the radio faceplate.

Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC

position to operate the radio.

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.

Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.

When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.

SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch

REQ Radio

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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.

SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
the search, press the SCAN button a second time.

Voice Recognition Button uconnect

威 phone — If

Equipped
Press this button to operate the uconnect

威 phone feature

(if equipped). Refer to “uconnect

威 phone” in Section 3.

If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
uconnect” message will display on the radio screen.

Phone Button uconnect

威 phone — If Equipped

Press this button to operate the uconnect

威 phone feature

(if equipped). Refer to “uconnect

威 phone” in Section 3.

If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
uconnect” message will display on the radio screen.

TIME Button
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
and frequency display.

Clock Setting Procedure

1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.

2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob.

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes
will begin to blink.

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4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/
SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to save the time change.

5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.

The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button
and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in
this display follow the above procedure, starting at
step 2.

INFO Button
Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call
letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text
message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).

RW/FF
Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons
causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the
direction of the arrows. This feature operates in AM, FM
or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies.

TUNE Control
Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise
to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.

Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS
will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to
the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second
time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
mid-range tones.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third
time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the
treble tones.

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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth
time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the
sound level from the right or left side speakers.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time
and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between
the front and rear speakers.

Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to
exit setting tone, balance, and fade.

MUSIC TYPE Button
Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type
mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button
or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five
seconds will allow the program format type to be se-
lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast
Music Type information.

Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following
format types:

Program Type

16-Digit Character

Display

No program type or un-

defined

None

Adult Hits

Adlt Hit

Classical

Classicl

Classic Rock

Cls Rock

College

Country

Foreign Language

Language

Information

Inform

Jazz

News

Nostalgia

Nostalga

Oldies

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Program Type

16-Digit Character

Display

Personality

Persnlty

Public

Rhythm and Blues

R & B

Religious Music

Rel Musc

Religious Talk

Rel Talk

Rock

Soft

Soft Rock

Soft Rck

Soft Rhythm and Blues

Soft R & B

Sports

Talk

Top 40

Weather

By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency

station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
mode.

If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.

AM and FM Buttons
Press the buttons to select AM or FM mode.

SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station
and press and release that button. If a button is not
selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but-
ton, the station will continue to play but will not be
stored into pushbutton memory.

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You may add a second station to each pushbutton by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in
both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM,
and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into
pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2
memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton
twice.

Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding
button number will display.

Buttons 1 - 6
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}.

DISC Button
Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from
AM/FM modes to Disc modes.

Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and
MP3/WMA Audio Play)

NOTE:

The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC

position to operate the radio.

LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the
corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being
loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and
prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays

⬙INSERT DISC,⬙ insert the CD into the player.

Radio display will show

⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc

is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is
reading the disc.

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