Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Dodge Durango Owner's Manual

390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent.
Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion.
Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever
rhythmically between FIRST and REVERSE, while apply-
ing slight pressure to the accelerator.
The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main-
tain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels or
racing the engine is most effective. Allow the engine to
idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will
minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmis-
sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.