Freeing a stuck vehicle – Dodge 2010 Dakota User Manual

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WARNING!

Any procedure other than above could result in:
Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out

the battery vent.

Personal injury or property damage due to battery

explosion.

CAUTION!

Any procedure other than above could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or of the immobilized vehicle.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever
rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while apply-
ing slight pressure to the accelerator.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck. And do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

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