Buick Envista 2025 - If the Vehicle Is Stuck; Vehicle Load Limits

Buick Envista Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18181221) - 2025
Driving and Operating 141
Warning (Continued)
monoxide (CO), which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
•
Clear snow from the base of the
vehicle, especially any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
•
Open awindow about 5cm (2 in) on the
vehicle side that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.
•
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
•
Adjust the climate control system to
circulate the air inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems.”
For more information about CO, see Engine
Exhaust 3151.
To s
ave fuel, run the engine for short periods to
warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off
and partially close the window. Moving about
to keep warm also helps.
If i
t takes time for help to arrive, when running
the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly
so the engine runs faster than the idle speed.
This keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help with the
headlamps. Do this as little as possible, to
save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free
the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice,
or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system
to free the vehicle, turn the traction system
off and use the rocking method. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 3156.
{ Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed,
t
hey can explode, and you or others
could be injured. The vehicle can overheat,
causing an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Spin the wheels as little as
possible and avoid going above 56 km/h
(35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
T
urn the steering wheel left and right to clear
the area around the front wheels. Turn off any
traction system. Shift back and forth between
R (Reverse) and alow forward gear, spinning
the wheels as little as possible. To prevent
transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop
spinning before shifting gears. Release the
accelerator pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal when the
transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the
wheels in the forward and reverse directions
causes arocking motion that could free the
vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out
after a few tries, it might need to be towed out.
If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see
Transporting aDisabled Vehicle 3241.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much
weight the vehicle can carry. This weight
is called the vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo,
and all non-factory-installed options. Two
labels on the vehicle may show how much