Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Dodge Durango 2013 Owner's Manual

596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be 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, 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. Press and hold the lock button on the shift
lever. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph or less. Whenever the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 sec-
onds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE
or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial
Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to "Elec-
tronic Brake Control" in "Starting And Operating" for
further information. Once the vehicle has been freed,
press the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On
mode.