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Traction
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
When driving on wet or slushy road s, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up betw een the tire and road
surface. This is know n as hyd rop laning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stop ping
ability. To red uce this possibility, the follow ing precau -
tions shou ld be observed :
Driving throu gh water more than a few inches deep will
requ ire extra caution to ensu re safety and prevent dam-
age to you r vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARN ING!
1.
slushy.
Slow down during rainstorm s or when road s are
Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water
is flow ing and/or risin g (as in storm run-off). Flow -
ing water can wear away the road or path ’s surface
and cause you r veh icle to sin k into deep er water.
Furth erm ore, flow ing and/or risin g water can carry
you r veh icle away swiftly. Failu re to follow this
warn ing may resu lt in injuries that are seriou s or
fatal to you , you r passen gers, and oth ers arou nd you .
2.
3.
Slow down if road has stand ing water or puddles.
Replace tires when tread wear ind icators first becom e
visible.
4.
Keep tires prop erly inflated .
5.
Maintain sufficient distance betw een you r vehicle and
the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop .
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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