WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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6.
IfthevehicleisequippedwithSentryKeyImmobi-
front wheels. Then shift back-and-forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
and1stgear(manualtransaxle).Usually,theleastaccel-
erator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion
withoutspinningthewheelsismosteffective.
lizer,turntheignitionswitchtotheONpositionforthree
secondsbeforemovingtheignitionswitchtotheSTART
position.
7.
Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery,lettheengineidleafewminutes,thenstartthe
engineinthevehiclewiththedischargedbattery.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
atedbyexcessivewheelspeedsmaycausetiredam-
ageorfailure.Atirecouldexplodeandinjuresome-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
8.
quenceexactly.Becarefulofthemovingbeltsandfan.
When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
30
mph(48km/h)whenyouarestuck.Anddon’tlet
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol,turnthesystemOFFbeforeattemptingto“rock”the
vehicle.
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steeringwheelrightandlefttocleartheareaaroundthe
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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