If The Vehicle Is Stuck - GMC XT5 2023 Owner's Manual

246 Driving and Operating
Warning
Snow can trap engine
exhaust under the vehicle.
This may cause exhaust
gases to get inside. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot
be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and
even death.

If the vehicle is stuck

in snow:
Clear snow from the base
of the vehicle, especially
any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
Open a window about
5 cm (2 in) on the vehicle
side that is away from the
wind, to bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets
on or under the
instrument panel.
Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
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Warning (Continued)
the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
Climate Control Systems.
For more information about
CO, see Engine Exhaust
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To save fuel, run the engine
for short periods to warm the
vehicle and then shut the
engine off and partially close
the window. Moving about to
keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to
arrive, when running the
engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine
runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle
and to signal for help with the
headlamps. Do this as little as
possible, to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle
when stuck in sand, mud, ice,
or snow.
If stuck too severely for the
traction system to free the
vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking
method. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
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Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at
high speed, they can
explode, and you or others
could be injured. The vehicle
can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or
other damage. Spin the
wheels as little as possible
and avoid going above
56 km/h (35 mph).