2013 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 511

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your manual transmission vehicle becomes stuck in cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle forth between DRIVE (automatic transmission) or 1st you should have the battery and charging system in- Gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking spected at your authorized dealer. motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective. 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. NOTE: Automatic transmission vehicles cannot be rocked in this manner, because the transmission will not allow shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE while the wheels are turning. 6