If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
STEP 1
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
STEP 2
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to
STEP 3
help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
STEP 4
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and
STEP 5
carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
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If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion.
When changing the shift position
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Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle
to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
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