If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Toyota 2010 Corolla Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
STEP 1
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-
sion).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
STEP 2
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
STEP 3
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
STEP 4
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (automatic trans-
STEP 5
mission) or 1 or R position (manual transmission) and care-
fully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
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If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever
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For vehicles with an automatic transmission, 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 and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
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Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
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If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
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require towing to be freed.
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