Driving On Slippery Surfaces; Acceleration - Dodge 2008 Caravan Owner's Manual

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Continued operation with reduced power steering

assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.

Service should be obtained as soon as possible.

Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end

of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering

fluid temperature and it should be avoided when

possible. Damage to the power steering pump may

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

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

pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-

cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when

there is a difference in the surface traction under the front

(driving) wheels.

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.

Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the

front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle

and possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly and

carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction

(ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).

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