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.
CAUTION:
--
If
you let your tires spin at high speed,
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explode, and you
or
others could be injured. And,
the transmission
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
kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.
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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 transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
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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 transmission
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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