If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow - Buick 1993 Century Owner's Manual

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. The method known as "rocking"
can help you get out when you're stuck, but
you
must
use
caution.
wneels can destr
I f you let y o u r tires spln at high spe& they
can aplode
and
you or others could be
Injured. And, the,transaxle or other parts of
the vehicle can &wheat. That could m u s e an
engine compartment fire or other damage.
When you're stuck, spin the wheels
88
l l t e k a d c
-pssSble. Don't spln the whwls above 35 mph
(55 W h )
as shown on the speedometer.
Rocking your vehicle t o get it out:
First, turn your
steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your fiont wheels. Then
shift
back
and forth between "R" (Reverse) 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 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 Buick" in the Index.