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Freeing a stuck vehicle, Towing a disabled vehicle – Dodge 2008 Viper User Manual

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WARNING!

Any procedure other than above could result in:

1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;

2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;

3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of 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 First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.

CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission/axle overheating and fail-
ure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h).

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Do not tow with sling type equipment. Only use flat bed
equipment. Always comply with applicable state or local
towing ordinances.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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