Driving Through Water; Flowing/Rising Water; Driving On Slippery Surfaces - Chrysler Journey User Manual

• If a low range is selected and the engine
accelerates to the rev limit, the transaxle will
automatically select the next higher ratio.
• If a downshift would cause the engine to
over-speed, that shift will not occur until it is
safe for the engine.
• Mostly the transaxle will stay in the manually
selected ratio, however:
− If the system detects powertrain over-
heating, the transaxle will revert to the
automatic shift mode and remain in that
mode until the powertrain cools off.
− If the system detects a problem, it will
disable the AutoStick
transaxle will return to the automatic
mode until the problem is corrected.

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES

Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or
other slippery surfaces may cause the front
wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This
phenomenon occurs when there is a difference
in the surface traction under the front (driving)
wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sud-
den 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.).
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 com-
mode and the
plete loss of vehicle control and stopping abil-
ity. To reduce this possibility, the following pre-
cautions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads
are slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing water or
puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators
first become visible.
4. Keep the tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your ve-
hicle 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 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.
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