Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out; Tow Hooks - Chevrolet T-Series Owner's Manual

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out

First, turn the steering wheel left and right.
That will clear the area around the front wheels.
If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn
the traction control system off. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 139. Then shift
back and forth between REVERSE (R) and
a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as
possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you
shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. By slowly
spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse
directions, you will cause a rocking motion
that may free your vehicle. If that does not get
your vehicle out after a few tries, it may need to be
towed out. If your vehicle does need to be
towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 164.

Tow Hooks

CAUTION:
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These hooks, when used, are under a lot
of force. Always pull the vehicle straight
out. Never pull on the hooks at a
sideways angle. The hooks could break
off and you or others could be injured
from the chain or cable snapping back.
Notice: Never use tow hooks to tow the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it
would not be covered by warranty.
If your vehicle has tow hooks, the hooks are at the
front of the vehicle. You may need to use them
if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to
some place where you can continue driving.
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