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STARTING AND DRIVING
(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,
then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving
it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure
if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle.
During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it becomes un−stuck,
causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the following
precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and
other parts.
D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting
the selector lever or before the transmission is
completely shifted to forward or reverse gear.
D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the
wheels.
D If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle
several times, consider other ways such as towing.
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(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever
If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For
instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever" on page 277.
(j) Driving in "2nd STRT" (second start)
mode
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In the "2nd STRT" (second start) mode, the transmission
system shifts up from second gear. Use this mode when
starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow.
To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch. In the "2nd
STRT" mode, the "2nd STRT" indicator light comes on. To
cancel the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch again.
The "PWR" mode is automatically cancelled when you push
the "2nd" switch.
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