Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
2. Connect the opposite end of the posi-
tive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the
jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the nega-
tive (-) jumper cable to a good engine
ground (exposed metal part of the dis-
charged vehicle's engine) away from the
battery and the fuel injection system.
Do not connect the cable to the nega-
tive post (-) of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could
cause the battery to explode and
could result in personal injury.
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5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, and then start the engine in
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper
cable from the negative (-) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the
jumper cable from the negative (-) post of
the booster battery.
WARNING!
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the
positive (+) jumper cable from the positive
(+) post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the
jumper cable from the positive (+) post of
the discharged vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to
start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected at
your authorized dealer.
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
enough, the vehicle's battery will dis-
charge sufficiently to degrade bat-
tery 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 by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel
long