After Driving Off-Road - Chrysler 1500 Owner's Manual

straight as possible. Use block and tackle if necessary to
improve the angle of pull or increase the winch's pulling
force. If the anchor point is a tree use a strap around its
base and hook the cable to the strap. If it is another
vehicle, then place that vehicle in PARK and block the
front tires. If you cannot find an anchor point within
reach try using your spare tire by burying it. Once you
have determined an anchor point hook up the cable,
ensuring there are a least five wraps of cable left on the
drum, and place a floor mat or something else over the
strung out cable. Placing something over the strung out
cable helps keep the cable on the ground if it breaks.
Next, place the vehicle in first gear and apply a very light
throttle as you power the winch in. Be careful not to
allow slack in the cable as you recover the vehicle. Do not
try to guide the cable into the drum. If it starts to bunch
up on one end, let it. You can re-spool the cable after-
wards. Never use a winch cable as a tow strap and
always stand back while winching.
WARNING!
Winch cables are under high tension when in use and
can become a projectile if they fail. Never stand over
or straddle the winch cable. Never jerk or overload
the winch cable. Never stand in front of the vehicle
while winching. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious or fatal injury.

After Driving Off-Road

Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any problems taken care of right away and have
your vehicle ready when you need it.
• Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle.
Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and
exhaust system for damage.
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