Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Chrysler Journey User Manual

7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse
the sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving
belts and fan.
8. Reinstall the protective cover over the re-
mote jump-start positive battery post.
WARNING!
• Do not connect the cable to the negative
post of the discharged battery. The result-
ing electrical spark could cause the battery
to explode and could result in personal
injury.
• During cold weather when temperatures
are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a
discharged battery may freeze. Do not at-
tempt jump-starting because the battery
could rupture or explode and cause per-
sonal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before at-
tempting a jump-start.
NOTE:
Refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in Sec-
tion 7 for information on accessing the bat-
tery for service or replacement.
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.
CAUTION!
Any procedure other than above could result
in damage to the charging system of the
booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle.

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 right and left
to clear the area around the front wheels. Then
shift back and forth between REVERSE and 1st
gear. Using the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without
spinning the wheels is most effective.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with
Traction Control, turn the sys-
tem OFF before attempting to
"rock" the vehicle. Refer to "Par-
tial Off Mode" under "Electronic
Stability Program (ESP)" in Sec-
tion 5.
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