2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 305

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START position. 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn the system OFF before attempting to "rock" the vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back-and-forth between REVERSE and DRIVE (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE and 1st gear (manual transaxle). Usually, the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. And don't let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. 6