Protecting
Y
our Mazda
4-14
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Rocking the V
ehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and . . .
With an automatic transmission, pull
the shift lever toward you and gently
move the selector back and forth from
f
D
(Drive) to R (Reverse) being careful
not to put it into P (Park).
With a manual transmission, shift
back and forth from 1 (First) to R
(Reverse) using the clutch.
(4x4)
Besides these instructions, starting in
4x4 may be best.
WARNING
Spinning the Wheels:
When
the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed could be
dangerous.
The
spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries. Don’t spin
the wheels at more than 35 mph
(56 km/h), and don’t allow anyone
to
stand behind a wheel when push
-
ing the vehicle.
CAUTION
Too
much rocking
may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure,
and tire damage.
J Wheel
Spin
S Extreme acceleration can cause the
rear wheels to spin, possibly result-
ing in reduced steering control.
S If the wheels spin, use 2 (Second) to
gain traction. Move forward slowly
and evenly
. If
this does not work, try
rocking the vehicle.
S For 4x4 vehicles, try engaging
4-wheel
drive to drive away
.
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