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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
4WD models: Activate four-wheel drive lock mode. ( P. 192)
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully
depress the accelerator pedal to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and/or Enhanced VSC if these functions are ham-
pering your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 182)
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Abbreviation list
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

502 Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ...........................81
Door lock ..................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors .............................79
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 189
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 421
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture .......................96
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 206
Electric power steering ........... 180
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged........... 451
Emergency flasher
Switch.................................... 406
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 418
If a warning light turns on ........................................ 418
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................. 449
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 453
If you have a flat tire ............. 430
If you lose your keys ............. 450
If you think something is wrong .................................. 414
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................. 459
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 407
If your vehicle overheats ....... 456 Engine
Compartment ........................ 350
Engine switch ................ 143, 147
Hood ..................................... 346
How to start the
engine ......................... 143, 147
Identification number............. 464
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 143, 147
Overheating .......................... 456
Engine compartment cover .... 352
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 156
Engine immobilizer system ...... 92
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 466
Checking ............................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 206
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 355
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 180
Enhanced VSC ......................... 180
EPS............................................ 180
Event data recorder ................. 416
Floor mat .................................. 322
Fluid
Brake..................................... 358
Washer.................................. 364
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