Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Fiat 500x 2016 User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from the engine ground of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-)
post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery
and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle' s bat-
tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehicle' s battery will discharge sufficiently to de-
grade 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 rock-
ing motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push and hold the lock button on the
shift lever. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic
transmission) or 2ND GEAR and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion
without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
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