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Wanted to start a possible sticky section and get a list going on all the quirk finds and need to knows for people starting to drive our cars.
I know theres one similar on LXF:
Tips and tricks for our LX's - LX Forums | Dodge Charger Challenger Magnum | SRT8 | Chrysler 300 Forum
Mainly starting this because a friend wants to borrow my car for the weekend so just wondering what else i should inform him about.
So lets start our own list off:
How to use the "AutoStick Trip"
Push left and will change to gear,
push left again to downshift | push right to upshift
push|hold left will put back to Auto
WOT Shift points for 5.7 w/predator
1st gear: 5700rpm|1-40mph
2nd gear: 6000rpm40-90mph
3rd gear: 6000rpm|90-120mph
4th gear: 6000rpm|120-140(fastest i've gone>>>)
5th gear: 6000rpm| (??)
Foglights
shut off when highbeam is turned on (nob flick forward)
stay on when highbeam is held on (pulled backwards)
Rear passenger seat has a storage pouch on the back of it and not on driver side
Rear passenger carpets are labeled because they're different sizes
Turn off ESP when racing
Cig. lighter
(dash) shuts off when car is off
(armrest/storage bin) stays on when car is off
normal "unlock setting"
Press unlock once = unlock driver door only
press unlock twice = unlock all the doors
Change seat settings:
adjust seat, press "s" button then number 1 or 2 desired.
(Yes the autoseat moving back when you take out the key to get out is normal)
Navigation- Fast Address Find: put in the phone number if you have it, instead of the address
EasterEgg/Secret menu
Nav REC-: put on AM then press FM, Nav/CD, 2 + 6 + Enter
Steering wheel: hold down the Music Note and Compass together
Reset Compass:
Hold done compass
Resetting ECU w
while driving: 35mph+... (take foot off gas pedal!) put car in neutral, turn key to start hold for a couple seconds
Resetting PCM/TCM/ECM
pull fuse 11 out for 30 seconds : (different yrs/models have different fuse)
Throttle calibration
1) Insert ignition key and turn to "ON" (not start).
2) Wait for all idiot lights to go out. Check Engine Light may remain on.
3) Slowly depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor.
4) Slowly release the accelerator pedal until it's all the way back up.
5) Turn the ignition key to "OFF".
6) Start the engine.
Gas Cap:
there is a little clip to rest the gas cap wire on so that it doesnt rest against the car.
Emergency Exiting
Front driver and passenger doors can open from inside when car is locked : rear doors dont
Auto Front Windows:
press once for auto up down
Wipers:
Single-wipe: press in really quick
Tripple-wipe: press as normal
Auto/Rain-Sensitive: first two clicks
Cruise Control only works 35mph+
Remember emergency trunk latch glows in the dark
at:
Battery is in the trunk but jumper terminals are in the front!
Traffic/Rage
if Horn dies from being held for too long...shut car off, turn it on and lay on the horn again!
center console
arm rest adjusts forwards and backwards Just give it a nudge
Directional
Tap directional to auto blink 3 times
*rumored?* Fast Heated Seats
start the car, turn on the heated seat, shut off car, start car again and turn on heated seat
Now lets add to the list!
I know theres one similar on LXF:
Tips and tricks for our LX's - LX Forums | Dodge Charger Challenger Magnum | SRT8 | Chrysler 300 Forum
Mainly starting this because a friend wants to borrow my car for the weekend so just wondering what else i should inform him about.
So lets start our own list off:
How to use the "AutoStick Trip"
Push left and will change to gear,
push left again to downshift | push right to upshift
push|hold left will put back to Auto
WOT Shift points for 5.7 w/predator
1st gear: 5700rpm|1-40mph
2nd gear: 6000rpm40-90mph
3rd gear: 6000rpm|90-120mph
4th gear: 6000rpm|120-140(fastest i've gone>>>)
5th gear: 6000rpm| (??)
Foglights
shut off when highbeam is turned on (nob flick forward)
stay on when highbeam is held on (pulled backwards)
Rear passenger seat has a storage pouch on the back of it and not on driver side
Rear passenger carpets are labeled because they're different sizes
Turn off ESP when racing
Cig. lighter
(dash) shuts off when car is off
(armrest/storage bin) stays on when car is off
normal "unlock setting"
Press unlock once = unlock driver door only
press unlock twice = unlock all the doors
Change seat settings:
adjust seat, press "s" button then number 1 or 2 desired.
(Yes the autoseat moving back when you take out the key to get out is normal)
Navigation- Fast Address Find: put in the phone number if you have it, instead of the address
EasterEgg/Secret menu
Nav REC-: put on AM then press FM, Nav/CD, 2 + 6 + Enter
Steering wheel: hold down the Music Note and Compass together
Reset Compass:
Hold done compass
Resetting ECU w
while driving: 35mph+... (take foot off gas pedal!) put car in neutral, turn key to start hold for a couple seconds
Resetting PCM/TCM/ECM
pull fuse 11 out for 30 seconds : (different yrs/models have different fuse)
Throttle calibration
1) Insert ignition key and turn to "ON" (not start).
2) Wait for all idiot lights to go out. Check Engine Light may remain on.
3) Slowly depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor.
4) Slowly release the accelerator pedal until it's all the way back up.
5) Turn the ignition key to "OFF".
6) Start the engine.
Gas Cap:
there is a little clip to rest the gas cap wire on so that it doesnt rest against the car.
Emergency Exiting
Front driver and passenger doors can open from inside when car is locked : rear doors dont
Auto Front Windows:
press once for auto up down
Wipers:
Single-wipe: press in really quick
Tripple-wipe: press as normal
Auto/Rain-Sensitive: first two clicks
Cruise Control only works 35mph+
Remember emergency trunk latch glows in the dark
Battery is in the trunk but jumper terminals are in the front!
Traffic/Rage
if Horn dies from being held for too long...shut car off, turn it on and lay on the horn again!
center console
arm rest adjusts forwards and backwards Just give it a nudge
Directional
Tap directional to auto blink 3 times
*rumored?* Fast Heated Seats
start the car, turn on the heated seat, shut off car, start car again and turn on heated seat
Now lets add to the list!