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Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run
the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps
the battery (or batteries) charged. You will need a well-charged battery
(or
batteries)
to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your
headlights. Let the heater run for awhile.
If you have a diesel engine, you may have to run it at a higher speed to get
enough heat. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the
way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when
you feel really uncomfortable from
the
cold. But do it
as
little as possible.
Preserve the fuel
as long
as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half
hour or so
until
help
comes.
Power Winches
If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only use it when your
vehicle is stationary or anchored.
I
NOTICE:
Using a power winch with the transmission
in gear may damage
the transmission. When operating a power winch, always leave
the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Use the regular brakes, set the parking brake, or block the wheels to keep
your vehicle from rolling.
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