If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud - Buick RIVIERA 1996 Manual

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
~ c e or snow
What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
"rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but
you
must-use caution.
If
you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be. injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can
'overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you're
3tuck;spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't
spin. the wheels above 35
mph (55 k d h ) as shown
on the speedometer.
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle
as
well
as the
tires.
If
you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see "Tire Chains" i n the Index.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That
will
clear the area around your-front wheels. If your vehicle
has traction control, you should turn the system off. (See
"Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift
back and forth between REVERSE (R)
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 gem. 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 Vehicle'' in the Tndex.