2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 568

566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. CAUTION! Accessories 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 without engine operation, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently pressyou should have the battery and charging system in- ing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator spected at your authorized dealer. pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the engine.