2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 506

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand or mud, it can cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE while apfrom the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. plying slight pressure to the accelerator. In general, the If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to maintain you should have the battery and charging system in- the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or racing the engine is most effective. spected at your authorized dealer. CAUTION! Accessories that can be 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, 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 shift lever 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