Traction; Driving Through Water; Flowing/Rising Water - Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
Rapid acceleration on slippery sur-
faces is dangerous. Unequal traction
can cause sudden pulling of the front
wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have a collision.
Accelerate
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
hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stop-
ping ability. To reduce this possibility, the
following precautions should be ob-
served:
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1. Slow down during rainstorms or when
WARNING!
the roads are slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing
water or puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear in-
dicators first become visible.
slowly and carefully
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.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Driving through water more than a few
inches/centimeters deep will require extra
caution to ensure safety and prevent dam-
age 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 ve-
hicle to sink into deeper water. Fur-
thermore, 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.