Freeing a stuck vehicle – Chrysler 2015 300 - Owner Manual User Manual

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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

remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the dis-

charged battery.

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

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

3. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the

positive (+) post of the booster battery.

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

from the remote positive (+) 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 that will

maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the

wheels or racing the engine.

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