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VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck
vehicle)
WARNING
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Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
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Do not spin your tires at high speed. This
could cause them to explode and result in
serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could
also overheat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use a tow strap or other device designed spe-
cifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery de-
vice.
Front:
1. Remove the cover with a suitable tool.
2. Securely install the vehicle recovery hook
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stored with jacking tools as illustrated.
Attach the tow strap to the recovery hook.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured
in the original place after use.
Rear :
Do not use the tie down hook
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for towing or
vehicle recovery.
CAUTION
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Tow chains or cables must be attached only
to the vehicle recovery hooks or main struc-
tural members of the vehicle. Otherwise, the
vehicle body will be damaged.
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Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a
vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.
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Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie
downs or recovery hooks.
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Always pull the cable straight out from the
front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle
at an angle.
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Pulling devices should be routed so they do
not touch any part of the suspension, steer-
ing, brake or cooling systems.
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Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in ve-
hicle towing or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind
the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and back-
ward.
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Shift back and forth between R (reverse)
and D (drive).
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Apply the accelerator as little as possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
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Release the accelerator pedal before
shifting between R and D.
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Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH
(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few
tries, contact a professional towing ser-
vice to remove the vehicle.
In case of emergency
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01/13/10—tbrooks
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