Driving Through Water; Flowing/Rising Water; Shallow Standing Water - Dodge Challenger 2016 Operating Information Manual

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.

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!
Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path
where water is flowing and/or rising (as in
storm run-off). Flowing water can wear away
the road or path's surface and cause your
vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow
this warning may result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving
through shallow standing water, consider the
following Cautions and Warnings before doing
so.
WARNING!
• Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle's traction capabilities. Do not ex-
ceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water.
• Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle's braking capabilities, which in-
creases stopping distances. Therefore, af-
ter driving through standing water, drive
slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal
several times to dry the brakes.
• Failure to follow these warnings may result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
• Always check the depth of the standing
water before driving through it. Never drive
through standing water that is deeper than
the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the
vehicle.
• Determine the condition of the road or the
path that is under water and if there are
any obstacles in the way before driving
through the standing water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when
driving through standing water. This will
minimize wave effects.
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