2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 358
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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356 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground. You could lose control of the vehicle. ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy. 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. This could 4. Keep tires properly inflated. cause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the vehicle to 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and slide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in a the car in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden turn. stop. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES 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 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.