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7-2. 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:
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
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hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
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Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
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provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
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Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and
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carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
WARNING
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
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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.
When changing the shift position
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Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the
vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
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Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
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than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
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the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
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