If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
See also:
Hill start assist (HSA) system
The hill start assist system makes it easier to pull away when the vehicle
is on a slope without the need to use the parking brake. When hill start
assist is active, the vehicle will remain statio ...
Fuel pump shut-off switch
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.
After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may ...
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following chart:
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