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8-2. Measures to Be Taken in Emergencies
In case of the vehicle stuck
If the wheels spin or the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, please perform the following procedures.
Step
Shut down the engine. Apply the electronic parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Step
Remove the mud, snow or sandy soil around the trapped tire.
Step
Place wooden blocks, stones or other materials under each tire to increase tire grip.
Step
Restart the engine.
Step
Shift the gearshift to D or R gear position, and carefully depress on the accelerator pedal to drive
away from the obstacle.
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Emergency towing
CAUTIONS
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Try to get rid of trapping conditions
If the forward and backward movement method is used to make the car get out of the trap, make sure that the
surrounding area is open and smooth, so as to avoid colliding with other vehicles, objects or persons. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or backward suddenly as it becomes free; please pay extra attention.
When operating the shift lever
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Do not depress the accelerating pedal by mistake during gear shifting. Otherwise, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and cause serious accidents.
Caution
Avoid damage to the transmission and other components
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Do not operate the engine at high speed to prevent wheel spin.
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If you are still unable to get rid of the trapped condition after trying these methods, you will need a trailer
rescue.
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In emergency, tie the emergency towing cable or chain
to a second vehicle to tow this vehicle with a towing
eyelet if it is stuck or can not move.
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For details on towing, refer to "If the vehicle needs
towing" in this chapter. (See P.342)
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Towing other vehicles with this vehicle is not
recommended.
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