Getting Unstuck From Mud, Sand, Or Snow - Lexus RZ450E 2023 Owner's Manual

Getting unstuck from mud,
sand, or snow
1 Stop the EV system. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift position to
P.
2
Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3
Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the EV system.
5
Shift the shift position to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
■
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding 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 caution.
■ When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
Avoid spinning the tires and depress-
●
ing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary.
9-8. If the vehicle cannot move
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.
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If it is difficult to free the vehicle,
press the switch and turn the
TRAC off.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.
NOTICE
■ Emergency hook
When stuck in a snow drift, etc. and you
are unable to drive out, the emergency
hook can be used to pull the vehicle out
with another vehicle. It cannot be used to
tow another vehicle, nor is it designed for
any type of towing.
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