Dodge CHARGER 09 Manual - Página 15

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A DEEp COmmitmEnt tO sAfEty AnD sECuRity

1 ADvAnCED multistAGE fROnt AiR bAGs. Advanced multistage front air bags deploy in staged amounts, depending on impact severity. Available supplemental front-seat-mounted

side air bags

help provide even better protection, while available front and rear supplemental side-curtain air bags

help protect front and rear outboard occupants.

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2 CRusH ZOnEs. No one wants to test a vehicle's impact resistance, but Charger is ready if it occurs. The front structure is composed of crush zones: the area in front of the engine; the

engine, transmission, and driveshaft; and the area between the engine and the instrument panel. Together, if these zones crush, they are designed to absorb impact energy and direct

it away from the passenger compartment.

3 AntilOCk bRAkE systEm (Abs). Sometimes safety means being able to steer your car away from trouble — that's why Charger features available 4-wheel disc brakes with an antilock

brake system. Besides affording premium stopping power, it enhances mobility and directional stability by allowing the driver to steer the vehicle while braking.

4 ElECtROniC stAbility pROGRAm (Esp).

In adverse conditions, the available Electronic Stability Program with Brake Assist works with an advanced all-speed traction control

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system to help the driver to maintain vehicle directional stability and it limits oversteering or understeering. Brake Assist detects conditions when maximum force is needed for

optimum stopping power. For more safety and security enhancements, visit dodge.com/charger

Always sit properly in the seat with the seat belt fastened. Children 12 and under should always be in a backseat correctly

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using an infant or child restraint system or the seat belt positioned correctly for the child's age and weight.

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No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available

traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESP warning lamp flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and adapt speed and driving behavior to prevailing road conditions.Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Always

wear your seat belt.