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When trouble arises
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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 striking 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.
Turn off the VSC. ( P. 256, 258)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
652 Alphabetical index
Cruise controlCruise control ........................ 200
Dynamic laser cruise
control ................................. 204
Cup holders .............................. 424
Curtain shield airbags ............. 111
Customizable features............. 627
Daytime running light system .................................... 189
Defogger Rear window ......................... 315
Side mirrors ........................... 315
Dimension................................. 600
Dinghy towing .......................... 299
Display Trip information ..................... 176
Warning message ................. 568
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 484
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 404
Wattage ................................. 610
Doors Back door ................................40
Door glasses ...........................90
Door lock ...........................31, 35
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................84
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 559
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 147
Correct posture ..................... 109
Procedures ............................ 146
Winter driving tips.................. 275
Driving position memory...........62
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Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 242
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 548
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 585
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 587
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 589
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 557
If the warning light turns on........................................ 557
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 568
If you have a flat tire ............. 574
If you lose your keys ............. 588
If you think something is wrong .................................. 555
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 595
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 596
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 549
If your vehicle overheats ....... 592
Engine
Compartment ........................ 489
Engine switch ........................ 156
Hood ..................................... 488
How to start the engine ................................. 156
Identification number............. 602
If the engine will not start ...... 585
Ignition switch ...................... 156
Overheating .......................... 592
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Tire informationGlossary ................................ 621
Size ....................................... 618
Tire identification number ...... 617
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 619
Tires Chains ................................... 276
Checking ............................... 504
If you have a flat tire .............. 574
Inflation pressure........... 511, 609
Information ............................ 616
Replacing .............................. 574
Rotating tires ......................... 504
Size ....................................... 609
Snow tires ............................. 275
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 504, 560
Tissue pocket ........................... 418
Tools ......................................... 574
Total load capacity................... 273
Towing Dinghy towing........................ 299
Emergency towing................. 549
Trailer towing......................... 279
Trailer weight rating....... 281, 601
Traction control........................ 255
TRAC ......................................... 255
Trip information ....................... 176
Trip meter ................................. 166
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 535
Switch.................................... 163
Wattage ................................. 610 Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 432
Wattage................................. 610
Vanity mirrors .......................... 432
Vehicle data recordings ............ 24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 602
Vehicle stability control .......... 255
VSC ........................................... 255
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 557
Open door ............................. 559
Seat belt reminder................. 559
Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 558
Airbag system ....................... 558
Anti-lock brake system .......... 558
Brake assist system .............. 558
Brake system ........................ 557
Charging system .... ............... 557
Electronic engine control system ................................ 558
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 558
Master warning light .............. 562
Open door ............................. 559
Pretensioners ........................ 558
Seat belt reminder light ......... 559
SRS airbags .......................... 558
Tire pressure warning light.... 560V
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