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When trouble arises
507
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.
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. 247, 249)
Shift the shift lever to D or R and carefully apply the accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
564 Alphabetical index
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 504
CRS ........................................... 129
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 202
Dynamic laser cruise
control ................................. 206
Cup holders .............................. 333
Curtain shield airbags ............. 112
Customizable features............. 539
Daytime running light system .................................... 191
Defogger Rear window ......................... 307
Side mirrors ........................... 307
Dimension................................. 512
Dinghy towing .......................... 290
Display Trip information ..................... 178
Warning message ................. 480
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 395
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 313
Wattage ................................. 522
Doors Back door ................................40
Door glasses ...........................90
Door lock ...........................31, 35
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................84
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 471
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 110
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 266
Driving position memory...........62
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Electronically modulated air suspension ............................ 233
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 460
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 499
If the vehicle has discharged battery................................. 501
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 469
If the warning light turns on........................................ 469
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 480
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you lose your keys ............. 500
If you think something is wrong .................................. 467
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 507
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 509
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 461
If your vehicle overheats ....... 504
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