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If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud, Ice or
Snow
NOTICE:
What you don't want to do when your vehicle
is stuck is
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
vehicle as wen as the tires. If you spin the wheels
"rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but
too fast while shifting your transmission back
you must use caution.
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle
see "Tire Chains'' in the Index.
Rocking your vehimclme 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 transmission is in gear. If
that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may nee
to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see
"Towing Your Vehicle'' in the Index.
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