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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.
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
M) as shown
on the speedometer.
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 destroy your transaxle.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
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,
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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