If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Lexus GX 470 2009 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 shift the shift lever
STEP 1
to "P".
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
STEP 2
Place wood, large stones or some other material to help pro-
STEP 3
vide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
STEP 4
Lock the center differential to turn off the vehicle stability con-
STEP 5
trol system. ( P. 150)
Release the parking brake and shift the shift lever to the "D" or
STEP 6
"R" position and carefully 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 surround-
ing 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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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 racing the engine.
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If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
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towing to be freed.
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