Driving on slippery surfaces, Acceleration, Traction – Dodge 2014 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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• The newly chosen launch rpm will then be displayed.

When Launch Control is activated, the engine speed

will hold at the newly chosen launch rpm.

NOTE:

Launch mode is not available within the first 500

miles of engine break-in.

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-

pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull

erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs

when there is a difference in the surface traction under

the rear (driving) wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction
(ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a

wedge of water to build up between the tire and road

surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause

partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping

ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-

tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

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