2015 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 401

STARTING AND OPERATING 399 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 • 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 When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, wedge of water to build up between the tire and road the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for imsurface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause proved handling. partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping DRIVING THROUGH WATER ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precauDriving through water more than a few inches/ tions should be observed: centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure • Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. slushy. 5