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Driving on slippery surfaces, Acceleration, Traction – Dodge 2013 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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hold gear at redline during manual shifting (console

shifter or paddle shifters). A “TRACK” message will

display in the instrument cluster. The system will

return to SPORT mode when the ignition switch is

cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is

selected.

NOTE:

For manual transmission vehicles, the available

driving modes are Sport on or Sport Off. Track is not

available.

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-

pery 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

the rear (driving) wheels.

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.

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