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5-33
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 you have a four
-wheel
drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. 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. Or, you can use your recovery
hooks if your vehicle has them. If you do need to be towed
out, see ªTowing Your Vehicleº in the Index.
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9-10
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever 2-20, 2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Light 2-27, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Into Park (P) 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting, Manual Transmission 2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting Out of Park (P) 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow Plow Prep Package 1-35, 2-54, 4-46, 4-49, 6-72 . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-16, 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step-Bumper Pad 4-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Areas 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Overhead 2-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunglasses Storage 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surge Tank, Coolant 5
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch, Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate Removal 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6-42, 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Control, Climate Control System 3-2, 3-3 . . . . .
Theft 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK3-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Door 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Loading 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .