2013 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT - Page 481

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 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 from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE vehicle. and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will you should have the battery and charging system inmaintain the rocking motion, without spinning the spected at your authorized dealer. wheels or racing the engine. 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 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