Driving On Slippery Surfaces; Acceleration; Traction - Dodge 2015 Charger Operating Instructions Manual

Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to
"Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel" for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
If the "SERVICE AWD SYSTEM" warning
message appears after engine start up, or
during driving, it means that the AWD sys-
tem is not functioning properly and that
service is required. Refer to "Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type
tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
Unequal tire size may cause failure of the
front differential and/or the transfer case.
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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.
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
between the tire and road surface. This is
known as hydroplaning and may cause partial
or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following
precautions 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
vehicle 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.