2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 367

366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REvehicle. VERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinyou should have the battery and charging system in- ning the wheels, is most effective. spected at your authorized dealer. NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) - if CAUTION! equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to "Electronic Brake Control" in "Starting and Operating" for further Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle's battery, information. even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.