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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, 
Ice or Snow

In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will
need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin 
your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking”
can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must
use caution.

CAUTION:

If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. 
And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle
can overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.

NOTICE:

Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transaxle back and
forth, you can destroy your transaxle.

For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will 
clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn 
the Enhanced Traction System off. See “Enhanced Traction
System” in the Index. Then shift back and forth 
between REVERSE (R) and FIRST (1) or SECOND (2)
gear. The Enhanced Traction System will be turned off in
FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) gear. Spin the wheels as little 
as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and
press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in
gear. By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and
reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that may
free your vehicle. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries,
you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed
out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.