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DRIVINGONSLIPPERYSURFACES
Traction
Whendrivingonwetorslushyroads,itispossiblefora
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
completelossofvehiclecontrolandstoppingability.To
reducethispossibility,thefollowingprecautionsshould
beobserved:
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
perysurfacesmaycausethefrontwheelstopullerrati-
callytotherightorleft.Thisphenomenonoccurswhen
thereisadifferenceinthesurfacetractionunderthefront
(driving)wheels,particularlywithhighoutputengines.
1.
Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
WARNING!
2.
Slowdownifroadhasstandingwaterorpuddles.
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Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. 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
poortraction(ice,snow,wet,mud,loosesand,etc.).
3. Replacetireswhentreadwearindicatorsfirstbecome
visible.
4.
Keeptiresproperlyinflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and
thevehicleinfrontofyoutoavoidacollisioninasudden
stop.
NOTE: If so equipped, turn on the Traction Control
Systemtoaccelerateonslipperysurfaces.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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