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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle's
battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough without engine operation, the vehicle's battery will discharge suffi-
ciently 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. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push and hold the lock
button on the gear selector. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE
(with automatic transmission) or 2ND GEAR and REVERSE (with manual transmis-
sion), 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.
For Vehicles With Automatic Transmission:
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 two
seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system in "Partial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to "Electronic
Brake Control" in "Starting And Operating" in your Owner's Manual on the DVD for
further information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch
again to restore "ESC On" mode.
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