If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Lexus CT200h Operating Manual

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the hybrid system.
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Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
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Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide
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traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
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Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and carefully apply
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the accelerator to free the vehicle.
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
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Press to turn off TRAC. (P. 233)
WARNING
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
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If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
When changing the shift position
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Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle to
accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
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Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
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sary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
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may require towing to be freed.
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