Getting unstuck from mud, sand, or snow
1 Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to help
provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift position to D or R and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
● When shifting the shift lever, do not shift it with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Doing so may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause
an accident.
● 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.
NOTICE
Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary.
Doing so may damage the hybrid transmission and other components.
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If it is difficult to free the vehicle, press the switch and turn the TRC off.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
9-10. If the vehicle cannot move
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