If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer .
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’ s
battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehicle’ s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade 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 rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, press and hold the lock button on the shift lever .
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or
FIRST 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.
NOTE:
For vehicles with automatic transmission: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only
be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission
remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage
DRIVE or REVERSE.
CAUTION!
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 clutch or 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” in “Starting And
Operating” in the Owner’ s Manual on the DVD for further information. Once the vehicle
has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
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