Operation Under Adverse Driving Conditions - Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual

Operation under adverse driving conditions

If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often
be moved by a rocking motion. For vehicles with manual trans-
mission, move the gearshift lever alternately between 1st and
Reverse, while applying slight pressure to the accelerator
pedal.
With an automated manual transmission vehicle, place the
allshift lever in the "A" (automatic mode) position to select
automatic mode or select 1st or 2nd gear in the manual mode or
place the allshift lever in the "R" (Reverse) position for
reverse. Confirm that there is an "A", "1", "2" or "R" in the
allshift indicator display, then gently press the accelerator
pedal. Do not press the accelerator pedal while moving the
allshift lever.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating and
transmission failure. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes
to let the transmission cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, seek
other assistance.
WARNING
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● When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people and physical objects. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly launch
forward or backward, causing injury or damage to
nearby people or objects.
For emergencies
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