2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 316

314 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the system detects a problem, it will disable the AutoStick௡ mode and the transmission will return to the automatic mode until the problem is corrected. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front 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.). Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery 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 Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a the front (driving) wheels. wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy.