2004 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 284

284 EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Always wear protective clothing and goggles when working near the battery. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes If the vehicle is driven without sufficient battery charge, after the engine has been started by using booster cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on and off. This is a result of insufficient battery voltage; it is not a malfunction of the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the battery before driving. TOWING When towing your vehicle, all state and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. When towing is required, contact a professional towing service and make sure that flat bed type, dolly type or wheel lift type towing equipment is used. Do not attempt to be towed by another vehicle with a rope using the tie-down hooks. CAUTION! • Tie-down hooks should never be used for towing purposes. • This vehicle can NOT be towed by a tow truck using sling lift type equipment. This is to prevent the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift, dolly type or flat bed equipment. • Use the flat bed type, dolly type or dolly type equipment if a vehicle has the following conditions: • Any of the transaxle, axles, steering system or power train is damaged. • Automatic transaxle fluid level is low.