Driving On Slippery Surfaces; Acceleration; Traction; Driving Through Water - Dodge Charger SRT 392 2017 Operating Information Manual

thickness of the pad material indicates too
aggressive of a burnish.
6. Sometimes, a second burnish session is
required. If the pads start smelling in the next
track session, reduce speed and braking
decel to burnish targets and follow step 2-4.
7. New pads installed on old rotors still need to
be burnished. New rotors installed with old
pads should be burnished at the track or
street driven for 300 city miles to develop an
adequate lining transfer layer on the rotor
surface prior to track use.
8. Rotors that pulsate during track use should
be replaced. Resurfacing of the rotors is not
recommended, as it removes mass from the
rotor, reducing its thermal capacity. Resur-
facing also thins the rotor cheek, making it
less robust and increasing the likelihood of
pulsation in further track use.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY
SURFACES

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or
other slippery 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.
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WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sud-
den 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 be-
tween the tire and road surface. This is known
as hydroplaning and may cause partial or com-
plete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability.
To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
• Slow down during rainstorms or when the
roads are slushy.
• Slow down if the road has standing water or
puddles.
• Replace tires when tread wear indicators first
become visible.
• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Maintain sufficient distance between your ve-
hicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a
collision in a sudden stop.
Your vehicle may be 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.

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 across a road or 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.