WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
CAUTION!
Ifyourvehiclebecomesstuckinmud,sand,orsnow,it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steeringwheelrightandlefttocleartheareaaroundthe
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ningthewheels,ismosteffective.
• tweenWhen 1st“rocking”and REVERSE,a stuck vehicledo not spinby movingthe wheelsbe-
fasterthan15mph(24km/h),ordrivetraindamage
mayresult.
Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofast
mayleadtotransmissionoverheatingandfailure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheelsabove30mph(48km/h)whileingear(no
transmissionshiftingoccurring).
•
NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
—
if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equippedbeforerockingthevehicle.Referto“Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
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Product Specification
Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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Model Year | 2010 |
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