Lexus 2013 ES350 - If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck; Carry out the Following Procedures if the Tires Spin or the Vehicle Becomes Stuck in Mud, Dirt or Snow

ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine <hybrid system>. Set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
Restart the engine <hybrid system>.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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