Rocking the Vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then, shift between 1 (First) and R (Reverse) on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, or between R (Reverse) and any forward gear on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Do not race the engine, and spin the wheels as little as possible. If you are still stuck after several attempts, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow truck to avoid engine overheating and possible transmission damage.

CAUTION

Prolonged rocking may cause engine overheating, transmission damage or failure, and tire damage.

WARNING - Tire Slip.

Do not spin the wheels, especially at speeds above 56 km/h. Spinning the wheels at high speed while the vehicle is stationary may overheat the tire, which may lead to tire damage that could injure bystanders.

✽ NOTICE

The ESC system must be turned off before rocking the vehicle.

WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., you may try to rock the vehicle by moving it back and forth. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During rocking, the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward when it breaks free, which may result in injury or damage to nearby people or objects.