Driving through water, Flowing/rising water, Shallow standing water – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip

Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate,

the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for im-

proved handling.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Driving through water more than a few inches/

centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure

safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where
water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Flowing water can wear away the road or path’s
surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper
water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can

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WARNING!

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carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through

shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions

and Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

Driving through standing water limits your vehi-

cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
(8 km/h) when driving through standing water.

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