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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 ªrockingº 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 transmission 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 transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see ªTire Chainsº 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. If your vehicle has ASR,
you should turn the system off. (See ªASR Systemº in the
Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R)
and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between
FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning
the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission 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 ªTowing Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
Second Printing for Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual ± 1999
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Storage Compartments 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette/Compact Disc 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Console 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Alarm System 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Position, Manual Transmission 2-34, 2-35 . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Wheel 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Loading 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information Label 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare 5-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure 6
-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 6-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing
Recreational Vehicle 4
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Vehicle 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control
Acceleration Slip Regulation 2
-80, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASR 2-80, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited-Slip Rear Axle 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Light 2-80, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .