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Jeep Compass
Emergency procedures
4.4 HOW TO FREE A BOGGED-DOWN CAR
To free a car the wheels of which half sunk into mud, sand or snow,
it is often enough to make the car rock forwards and backwards
slightly. Turn the steering wheel both ways to clear obstacles from
the front wheels. On cars with automatic transmission, hold the gear
selector release button pressed. Then move the gear selector
alternatively between D (drive) and R (reverse) position (automatic
transmission) or between SECOND GEAR and R (reverse) (manual
transmission), pressing the accelerator at the same time.
NOTE:
On cars with automatic transmission, the gear selector can be
moved between the D (drive) and R (reverse) positions only when
the wheels are turning at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the
transmission is in N (neutral) for longer than two seconds, the brake
pedal must be pressed
in order to shift to D (drive) or R (reverse).
Apply minimum pressure to the accelerator pedal in order to
maintain the rocking movement without making the wheels spin or
increasing engine rpm.
IMPORTANT!
Sudden accelerations may be dangerous. The forces generated by
the excessive rotation of the wheels could cause even permanent
damage to axles and the tyres. In the worst case, a tyre could burst
and injure someone.
So, do not attempt to free the car with accelerations in excess of 30
mph (48 km/h) or longer than 30 seconds and during release
manoeuvres make sure that no-one is near the slipping wheels,
regardless of speed.
NOTE:
Before starting the rocking movement of the car, press the "ESC
Off" switch (if necessary) to set the electronic stability program
(ESC) to partially disengaged mode.
Once the car has been freed, press the "ESC Off" button again to
restore ESC mode.