2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 143

STARTING AND OPERATING 141 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy. 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have an accident. 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 hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be observed: CAUTION! Driving your vehicle through deep puddles at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h), may cause water to be ingested into the engine. This can cause severe engine damage. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep tires properly inflated. 5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. 5