Dodge 2008 Charger Automobile User Manual


 
CAUTION!
Always checkthe depth of the standing water before driving
through it.Never drivethrough standingwater thatis deeper
than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Determine the condition of the road or the paththat is under
water andif thereare any obstaclesin theway beforedriving
through the standing water.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water. This will minimize wave effects.
Driving through standing water may cause damage to your
vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always inspect your vehi-
cle’s fluids (i.e. engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs
of contamination (i.e. fluid that is milky or foamy in appear-
ance) after driving through standing water. Do not continue
to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as
this may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the new vehicle limited warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause it to
lockup andstall out andcause serious internaldamage to the
engine. Such damage is not covered by the new vehicle
limited warranty.
WARNING!
Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8
km/h) when driving through standing water.
Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-
ping distances. Therefore, after driving through
standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lockup and stall out and leave you
stranded.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
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