Freeing A Stuck Vehicle - Dodge 2016 GRAND CARAVAN User Manual

W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph (40
km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels OFF the
ground (using a flatbed truck, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
• Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 mi (24 km) with front
wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE 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.
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System"
in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push
the "ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
• When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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