2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 489

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 487 If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the you should have the battery and charging system in- wheels is most effective. spected at your authorized dealer. CAUTION! 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. 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 NOTE: FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Concan often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the "rock" the vehicle. Refer to "Electronic Stability front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE Program (ESP)" in "Starting and Operating" and REVERSE. Using the least accelerator pedal pressure for further information.