SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
Rocking the vehicle
NOTICE
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 oth-
ers may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects
are anywhere near the vehicle.
The vehicle can overheat causing
an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Spin the wheels as
little as possible and avoid spin-
ning the wheels at speeds over 56
km/h (35 mph) 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 1st and R (Reverse,
for manual transaxle vehicle) or R
(Reverse) and a forward gear (for
automatic transaxle vehicle). Try to
avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
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.
To prevent transaxle wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting, and press
WARNING
5
NOTICE
Downshifting with an automatic
transaxle, while driving on slip-
pery 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.
lightly on the accelerator pedal while If you are still stuck after rocking
the transaxle is in gear. Slowly spin- the vehicle a few times, have the
ning the wheels in forward and vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
reverse directions causes a rocking to avoid engine overheating, pos-
motion that may free the vehicle.
sible damage to the transaxle, and
tire damage. See “Towing” in
chapter 6.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non-slip
material under the drive wheels to
provide traction when stalled in ice,
snow, or mud.
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