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Traction – Dodge 2012 Challenger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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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
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:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

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

visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

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

stop.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Limited Slip Differential

(LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, the amount of

wheel slip across a given axle for improved handling.

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