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If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
"rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but
you must use caution.
I
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts
of
your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting
your
transaxle back and
forth, you can destrov vour transaxle.
If
you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and
you or
others could be injured. And,
the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you're
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't
spin the wheels above 35 mph
(55
km/h)
as
shown
on the speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on your
v e k f e ,
see "Tire Chains" in the Index.
Rocking
Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear
(or with a manual transaxle, between FIRST (1) or
SECOND ( 2 ) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. (If your vehicle has the Enhanced
Traction System, shift back and forth between
REVERSE (R) and FIRST (1) or SECOND (2),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.) Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If
that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see
"Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.
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