Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Dodge 2015 Charger SRT 392 Operating Instructions Manual

CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle's bat-
tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehi-
cle's battery will discharge sufficiently to de-
grade 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. Push
and hold the lock button on the shift lever. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and RE-
VERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pres-
sure that will maintain the rocking motion, with-
out spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 sec-
onds, you must push the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels
may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the
transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE:
Push the ESC Off switch, to place the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
Partial Off mode, before rocking the ve-
hicle. Refer to "Electronic Brake Control" in
"Starting And Operating" for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed,
push the ESC Off switch again to restore
ESC On mode.
CAUTION!
• When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by shifting
between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph
(24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may re-
sult.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels
too fast may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. It can also damage the
tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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