Traction, Driving through water – Dodge 2015 Challenger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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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:

• Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

• Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
• Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become

visible.

• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a

sudden stop.

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.

CAUTION!

Due to lower ground clearance, driving your ve-

hicle up steep driveways, approach ramps or near
parking blocks may cause damage to the front
fascia and ground effects.

Driving through snow more than 4 inches (100 mm)

deep may cause damage to the front fascia and
ground effects.

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