Dodge Avenger: Driving on slippery surfaces
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slipperysurfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erraticallyto the right or left. This phenomenon occurs whenthere is a difference in the surface traction under the front(driving) wheels.
WARNING:
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of thefront wheels. You could lose control of the vehicleand possibly have an accident. Accelerate slowly andcarefully 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 awedge of water to build up between the tire and roadsurface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial orcomplete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. Toreduce this possibility, the following precautions shouldbe observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads areslushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators firstbecome visible.
4. Keep the tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle andthe vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a suddenstop.
Autostick — if equipped
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission that offerssix manual ratio changes to provide you with morecontrol. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking,eliminate undesirable upshifts a ...Driving through water
Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensuresafety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising Water WARNING: Do not drive on or acros ...See also:
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants for GM
approved fluids.
• Engine oil and windshield
washer ...
Clutch fluid (if so equipped)
Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir
(manual transmissions only). If the fluid level is
below the MIN line, add Genuine NISSAN Super
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 fluid
up ...
Vehicle identification plate
Vehicle identification plateVehicle identification number AGross vehicle weight BGross train weight CMaximum front axle weight DMaximum rear axle weight E
The vehicle identification number andmaximum ...