Dodge Challenger Super Stock

Three features that combine to help drivers with vehicle orientation and offer alternate 

instrument- cluster visibility are among FCA’s 2021 model-year highlights:

Digital Rearview Mirror: Replaces conventional rearview mirror with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 

monitor to help improve driver rearward visibility; displays real-time video from rear-facing 

camera; can be turned off to revert back to reflective mirror

Surround View Camera: Uses four cameras positioned around the vehicle to provide bird’s-eye 

perspective of vehicle and its immediate surroundings; driver can also select other views, 

including front or rear cross path

Head-up Display (HUD): Provides the driver with up to five different areas of interest, including 

Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, adaptive cruise control, turn-by-turn navigation, current 

speed, current gear and speed limit; features full color

Further, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) proliferates 2021 FCA vehicles – as standard 

equipment on the Chrysler Pacifica minivan and as optional equipment on the Chrysler Voyager 

minivan and Ram 1500 pickup.

PAEB leverages Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus to help benefit pedestrian security. To 

detect and help prevent collisions with pedestrians, FCA has widened the range of the feature’s 

radar technology used to identify potential frontal impacts.

If the system detects a pedestrian and determines a collision appears imminent it will, if the 

driver does not respond accordingly, activate the vehicle’s brakes. In certain conditions, the 

system is capable of bringing the vehicle to a stop.

Structural System Technology

1. Energy-absorbing steering column: Manual-adjust steering column features two hydroformed coaxial 

tubes that move relative to each other to allow for enhanced energy absorption during an impact; 

power-adjust steering column employs a calibrated bending element that deforms during column stroke 

for optimal energy management

2. Front and rear crumple zones: Specially formed structural members that crumple and absorb energy 

in a collision, helping protect the occupant cabin

3. Laminated glass: Plastic sandwiched between glass panes to provide added strength; discourages 

break-ins

4. Safety cage body structure: Helps protect occupants by managing and controlling energy in the 

event of an impact

5. Side-guard door beams: Reinforcement beams inside the doors that help provide occupant 

protection in certain side collisions

6. Splayed and tapered frame rail technology: Highly efficient, energy-absorbing frame rail 

structure for certain frontal impacts; features frame-mounted, high-strength steel tire blockers to 

redirect tires outbound in certain front-offset impacts

Driver Warning and Assist, Chassis-control and Brake Systems

2021 Safety and Security Technology Glossary

1. Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus with Full Stop: Helps maintain distance from vehicle ahead; under 

certain traffic conditions, system can bring vehicle to full stop without driver intervention

2. Advanced Brake Assist: Works with Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus; increases 

deceleration if driver does not apply brake with sufficient force to respond to a potential 

collision condition

3. All-speed traction control system: While driving, helps keep wheels from spinning during 

acceleration from a stop or at speed by applying brakes alone or in combination with engine torque 

limitation

4. Anti-lock brake system (ABS): Senses and helps prevent wheel lockup, offering improved steering 

control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions

5. Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM): Uses radar sensors to aid driver when changing lanes, passing or 

being passed; blind-spot vehicle presence noted via illuminated icons in side-view mirrors and 

driver-selectable audible chime

6. Brake assist: System applies maximum braking power in emergency braking situations, minimizing 

stopping distance

7. Brake traction-control system (BTCS): Helps to keep wheels from spinning during acceleration 

from a stop or during slow speeds by applying individual brakes to the slipping wheel(s)

8. Brake-lock differential system (BLDS): Allows the vehicle to maintain forward motion if one or 

two wheels lose traction by selectively applying brakes to the spinning wheels

9. Brake-park interlock: Prevents transmission from being shifted out of “Park” unless the key is 

engaged with the starting system and the brake pedal is pressed

10. Brake-throttle override: Standard equipment on every FCA US vehicle, it allows driver to more 

quickly stop the vehicle when throttle and brake inputs occur simultaneously; electronic throttle 

control reduces engine-power output

11. Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD): Optimizes stopping distances and control under all 

vehicle loading conditions by regulating braking pressure, front to rear

12. Electronic roll mitigation (ERM): Uses input from electronic stability control (ESC) sensors to 

anticipate potential rollover conditions; applies brakes individually and modulates the throttle 

position as needed to help reduce the potential of vehicle rollover

13. Electronic stability control (ESC): Enhances directional control and stability of vehicle in 

various driving conditions; activation occurs when steering wheel angle is inconsistent with 

vehicle’s direction of travel; automatically reduces throttle input and/or selectively deploys 

brakes to counteract oversteer or understeer

14. Forward Collision Warning: Radar determines if a frontal impact with another vehicle appears 

imminent; if so, system pre-fills brakes, then transmits audible and visual warnings for driver to 

intervene

15. Forward Collision Warning-Plus: Radar and camera technology combine to determine if frontal 

impact with another vehicle appears imminent; if so, system pre-fills brakes, then transmits 

audible and visual warnings for driver to intervene; no driver response triggers brief brake 

application as tactile alert; if driver remains unresponsive and frontal collision risk remains, 

brakes are applied to slow vehicle before impact

16. Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus: Radar and camera technology combine to determine if 

frontal impact with another vehicle appears imminent; if so, system pre-fills brakes,

then transmits audible and visual warnings for driver to intervene; no driver response triggers 

brief brake application as tactile alert; if driver remains unresponsive and frontal collision risk 

remains, brakes are applied to slow vehicle before impact; system may bring vehicle to full stop if 

imminent frontal collision detected at speeds below 31 mph or 25 mph, depending on the model

17. Hill-start Assist: Assists drivers when starting from a stop on a hill; maintains brake 

pressure for short period of time after driver’s foot is removed from the brake pedal; if throttle 

is not applied within short period of time thereafter, brake pressure will be released

18. Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist: Alerts and assists driver; leverages electric 

power steering to deliver subtle steering wheel input when system detects need for course 

correction

19. ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist: Features ultrasonic sensors on the bumper to find 

and guide driver into parking space; guidance system automatically controls the steering angle 

while driver controls gear position, brake, and accelerator; parallel parking possible on either 

side of the car; to accommodate perpendicular parking, vehicle is backed into the space

20. ParkSense rear park assist system with stop and release: ln reverse, at low speeds, ultrasonic 

sensors detect stationary objects; if imminent collision is detected, system will provide 

momentary, autonomous brake pulse; below 4.4 mph, system will bring vehicle to a stop before 

releasing

21. ParkView rear backup camera: Provides wide-angle view of area immediately behind vehicle; 

available features include dynamic grid lines to aid driver when maneuvering into parking spaces or 

narrow areas; also assists when lining up trailer to vehicle’s hitch, when so equipped; image 

displayed on the center-stack screen or rear-view mirror when transmission is shifted into reverse

22. Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB): If system detects pedestrian and determines a 

frontal collision appears imminent, it will – if driver does respond accordingly – activate the 

vehicles brakes; in certain conditions, the system is capable of bringing the vehicle to a stop

23. Rain Brake Support: In rainy conditions, occasionally pushes brake pads lightly against brake 

rotors to keep rotors dry

24. Ready Alert Braking (RAB): Anticipates situations when driver may initiate an emergency brake 

stop and uses electronic stability control pump to set brake pads against rotors, decreasing time 

required for full brake application

25. Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection: In parking lot situations, warns drivers of lateral traffic 

when backing out of parking spaces; automatically activates any time a vehicle is in reverse gear; 

driver alerted of approaching vehicle(s) via illuminated icons on side-view mirrors and 

driver-selected audible chime

26. Trailer-sway mitigation: Uses input from electronic stability control sensors to anticipate 

potential trailer-induced yaw conditions; applies brakes individually and modulates throttle to 

help driver maintain control

Occupant Restraint Technology

1. Active head restraints: Deploy during collision; help limit occupant head movement

2. Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags: Inflate with force appropriate to the 

severity of the impact; meet FMVSS 208 advanced air bag requirements for smaller, out-of- position 

occupants

3. All-row, full-length, side-curtain air bags: Extend to all outboard front- and rear-seat 

passengers; housed in headliner above side windows, each side air bag has its own impact sensor

that, when warranted, triggers deployment on the side of the vehicle where impact occurs

4. BeltAlert: Activates chime and/or illuminates icon in instrument cluster to remind driver and 

front passenger to buckle up if vehicle is driven with unbelted front-seat occupants

5. Child Seat Anchor System: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) designed to ease 

installation of compatible aftermarket child seats

6. Constant-force retractors: Regulates force exerted on occupant by seat belt by gradually 

releasing webbing in controlled manner

7. Driver’s side knee air bag: Deploys with advanced multistage driver air bag; located below 

instrument panel, device designed to properly position occupant during impact

8. Front seat belt pretensioners: During a collision, impact sensors initiate front seat belt 

pretensioners to remove slack in the seat belt system, thereby reducing the forward movement of the 

occupant’s head and torso

9. Front-seat-mounted side pelvic thorax bags: Help provide enhanced protection to driver or front 

passenger in certain impacts

10. Height-adjustable seat belts: Outboard seat belts feature height adjustment, allowing for seat 

belt to be placed in optimal position

11. Occupant restraint controller: Detects impact and determines if air bag deployment, and degree 

of deployment, is appropriate; also manages front seat belt pretensioners

Lighting and Visibility Systems

1. Active turn signals: Turn signal flashes three times when stalk is depressed for one second

2. Adaptive front-lighting system (AFS): Points headlamps in the intended direction of vehicle 

travel using steering-wheel and vehicle-speed inputs to provide improved illumination entering 

turns

3. Auto-adjust exterior mirrors: Side-view mirrors automatically adjust to enhance the field of 

view for backing maneuvers

4. Auto-dimming rearview mirror: Auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare from bright light 

of trailing vehicles, allowing driver to have a clearer view of the road ahead

5. Automatic defog: Automatic temperature control system measures interior humidity and activates 

defogging system without driver intervention

6. Automatic headlamps: Headlamps turn on and off automatically depending on exterior light levels 

and if windshield wipers are operating

7. Automatic high-beam headlamps: Headlamp system adjusts to ambient light and oncoming traffic to 

deliver maximum lighting without driver intervention

8. Daytime running lamps (DRL): Low-intensity halogen or signature LED lights that illuminate 

during daytime conditions, increasing vehicle’s visibility to other drivers

9. Digital rearview mirror: Replaces conventional rearview mirror with an LCD monitor to help 

improve driver rearward visibility; displays real-time video from rear-facing camera; can be turned 

off to revert back to reflective mirror

10. Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS): Makes it easier for emergency personnel to see and 

reach occupants in the event of an accident by turning on the interior lighting and unlocking

doors after air bag deployment; also shuts off flow of fuel to the engine

11. Halogen infrared reflecting (HIR) bulbs: Unique component coating delivers greater light output 

than conventional bulbs

12. Heated windshield washer nozzles: Helps ensure nozzles stay free of ice and snow during 

freezing conditions

13. High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps: Provide approximately three times the light output 

than conventional reflector lamps

14. LED fog lamps: Provide improved illumination during inclement weather

15. LED headlamps: Provide improved illumination

16. LED taillamps: Provide improved illumination (brake, stop, turn and running light functions)

17. Rain-sensing wipers: A driver convenience feature that automatically senses moisture on the 

windshield and activates wipers

18. Surround View Camera: Uses four cameras positioned around the vehicle to provide bird’s-eye 

perspective of vehicle and its immediate surroundings; driver can also select other views, 

including front or rear cross path

Other Features

1. Auto-reverse sunroof: Automatically reverses when it senses an obstruction while closing

2. Auto-reverse windows: Automatically reverses when it senses an obstruction while closing

3. Capless fuel-filler door: Enables fuel-filling simplicity

4. Child-protection rear door locks: Disables rear doors’ inside-release handle by adjusting a 

small lever opposite the doorjamb

5. Electronic locking fuel-filler door: Prevents theft or tampering, which can lead to damage, 

inefficiency and unwanted fuel vapor release

6. Express up/down windows: One-touch express up/down window function

7. Global Position Sensor (GPS): Used for navigation guidance and electronic vehicle tracking

8. Inside emergency trunk-lid release: Glow-in-the-dark handle enables unlocking from inside trunk

9. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS): Continually measures flow of current in and out of battery; if 

battery is running low, system shuts off less-critical electrical systems to conserve power; icon 

in cluster denotes activation

10. Keyless Enter 'n Go: Electronic sensors detect if unique vehicle key fob is present, which 

enables passive cabin entry and trunk access; illuminates interior lamps and enables push-button 

ignition

– no need to insert key

11. Remote keyless entry: Locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior lamps. If vehicle is 

equipped with security alarm, remote also arms and disarms system

12. Remote start: Fob-activated convenience; starts engine and activates interior climate settings 

while maintaining vehicle security

13. Sentry Key engine immobilizer: Uses engine key with embedded transponder and preprogrammed 

security code to discourage vehicle theft; when key is inserted into the ignition, controller sends 

a random number to the transponder and engine is allowed to start; engine will shut off after a few 

seconds if an incorrect key is used

14. SOS/Assist: Button on rearview mirror or overhead console connects occupants with call-center 

agent who can send emergency assistance to the vehicle’s location

15. Speed-sensitive door locks: System automatically locks doors when vehicle reaches prescribed 

speed

16. Tilt-and-telescoping steering column: Allows steering column to tilt and move toward or away 

from the driver to achieve a safe and comfortable distance from the advanced multistage front 

driver air bag, if deployed

17. Tire Fill Alert: When filling tires with air, the system provides an audible “chirp” when a 

recommended pressure is achieved

18. Tire-pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – Lock-on Sync: Informs driver when tire pressure is too 

low; pressure-sensor modules within valve stems on all four wheels send continuous radio- frequency 

signals to a receiver; available systems use graphic display to indicate tire-specific pressure

19. Uconnect Voice Command: Voice-recognition technology enables hands-free navigation-system 

inputs and access to real-time information, such as weather forecasts

20. Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth: Voice-recognition technology enables drivers to use 

Bluetooth-enabled phones while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road