If The Vehicle Is Stuck - Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual

196 Driving and Operating
Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 381. To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
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.
Warning (Continued)
Adjust the climate control system to
circulate the air inside the vehicle and
set the fan speed to the highest
setting. See Climate Control Systems.
For more information about CO, see
Engine Exhaust 0 209.
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

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Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to
free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud,
ice, or snow.
The Traction Control System (TCS) can often
help to free a stuck vehicle. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 223.
If TCS cannot free the vehicle, turn TCS off
and use the rocking method. See Rocking
the Vehicle to Get it Out following.
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).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to
clear the area around the front wheels. Turn
off any traction system. Shift back and forth
between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. To
prevent transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Release the accelerator pedal while shifting,
and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. Slowly
spinning the wheels in the forward and