Freeing a stuck vehicle – Chrysler 2013 200 - Owner Manual User Manual

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7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable

from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable

from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged
vehicle.

10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi-

tive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle.

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle,
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.

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

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE, while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main-
tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, or
racing the engine.

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