Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear
the area around the front wheels. Turn off any
traction system. See Traction Control System
(TCS) on page 157. Then shift back and forth
between REVERSE (R) and a 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 you shift,
and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when
the transmission is in gear. By slowly spinning the
wheels in the forward and reverse directions, you
will cause a rocking motion that could free your
vehicle. If that does not get your vehicle out after
a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If your
vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing
Your Vehicle on page 182.
Tow Hooks
{CAUTION:
These hooks, when used, are under a lot
of force. Always pull the vehicle straight
out. Never pull on the hooks at a
sideways angle. The hooks could break
off and you or others could be injured
from the chain or cable snapping back.
Notice: Never use tow hooks to tow the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it
would not be covered by warranty.
If your vehicle has tow hooks, the hooks are at the
front of the vehicle. You may need to use them
if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled
to some place where you can continue driving.
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