If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2015 Owner's Manual

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever 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 hybrid system.
5
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
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When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding 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.
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When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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