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If
You’re Stuck: In
Sand,
Mud,
Ice or
Snow
What
you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known
as
“rocking” can help
you
get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If
you let your tires spin
at
high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle
can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little
as
possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35
mph
(55
km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
-
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts
of
your
vehicle
as
well as the tires.
If
you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains
on
your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the
I1
:x.
Rocking
Your
Vehicle
To
Get
It
Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. (If your vehicle
has the Enhanced Traction System, shift back and forth
between REVERSE (R) and FIRST
(1)
or SECOND
(2),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.) Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear.
If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see
“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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