2015 Hyundai Genesis Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
Rocking the vehicle
WARNING
When  hazardous  driving conditions     If  it is  necessary to  rock the vehicle
are   encountered   such   as   water,     to  free it  from snow,  sand,  or mud,
If the tires spin at high speed the
tires  can  explode,  and  you  or
others  may  be  injured.  Do not
attempt this procedure if  people
or objects are anywhere near the
vehicle.
The vehicle  can  overheat caus-
ing an  engine compartment  fire
or   other    damage.   Spin    the
wheels as  little as possible  and
avoid  spinning   the  wheels   at
speeds over 35 mph (56 km/h) as
indicated on the speedometer.
snow, ice, mud or sand:
first turn the steering wheel right and
left  to  clear  the  area  around  your
front  wheels.  Then,  shift  back  and
forth between R (Reverse) and a for-
ward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and
do not race the engine.
To  prevent  transmission  wear,  wait
until the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera-
tor  pedal  while  shifting,  and  press
lightly on the accelerator pedal while
the  transmission  is  in  gear. Slowly
spinning  the wheels  in forward  and
reverse directions  causes  a rocking
motion that may free the vehicle.
Drive cautiously and  allow extra dis-
tance for braking.
Avoid sudden movements  in braking
or steering.
If stuck  in snow,  mud, or  sand, use
second  gear.  Accelerate   slowly  to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission  while  driving   on
slippery surfaces  can cause an
accident. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the  tires
to skid.  Be careful when  down-
shifting on slippery surfaces.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip
material  under  the  drive  wheels to
provide  traction  when  stuck  in  ice,
snow, or mud.
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Document TypeOwners Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHyundai, Genesis
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