2013 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 597

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use you should have the battery and charging system inthe least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will spected at your authorized dealer. maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine. CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle. 6