Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
etc., use a tow strap or other device
designed specifically for vehicle recovery.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for the recovery device.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
WARNING
. Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
. Do not spin your tires at high
speed. This could cause them to
explode and result in serious in-
jury. Parts of your vehicle could
also overheat and be damaged.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and
behind the vehicle is clear of obstruc-
tions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and
backward.
.
Shift back and forth between R
(Reverse) and D (Drive).
.
Apply the accelerator as little as
possible to maintain the rocking
motion.
.
Release the accelerator pedal be-
fore shifting between R and D.
.
Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH
(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a
few tries, contact a professional tow-
ing service to remove the vehicle.
In case of emergency 6-19
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...