Dodge 18693 Stratus Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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If this problem occurs…
Problem Do this Ref. page
The vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, or
snow.
1. Carefully rock the vehicle by shifting the transmission
from low to reverse.
WARNING
1.When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The
rocking motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch
forward or backward, and injure bystanders.
2.Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels.
Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in
overheating and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking
attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
P. 261
The brakes are not functioning
properly after crossing a puddle or
stream.
Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
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