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DRIVINGTHROUGHWATER
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:
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
safetyandpreventdamagetoyourvehicle.
Flowing/RisingWater
WARNING!
1.
slushy.
Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
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.Furthermore,flowingand/orrisingwatercan
carryyourvehicleawayswiftly.Failuretofollowthis
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fataltoyou,yourpassengers,andothersaroundyou.
2.
3.
Slowdowniftheroadhasstandingwaterorpuddles.
Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
becomevisible.
4.
5.
Keepthetiresproperlyinflated.
Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and
thevehicleinfrontofyoutoavoidacollisioninasudden
stop.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2008 |
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