Oldsmobile 2002 Bravada User Manual download pdf (Page 289)

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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,

Ice or Snow

In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will

need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin

your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking”

can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must

use caution.

CAUTION:

If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can

explode, and you or others could be injured.

And, the transmission or other parts of the

vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine

compartment fire or other damage. When you’re

stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t

spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown

on the speedometer.

NOTICE:

Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your

vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels

too fast while shifting your transmission back

and forth, you can destroy your transmission.

For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,

see “Tire Chains” in the Index.

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will

clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back

and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,

spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the

accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on

the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.

By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and

reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that

may free your vehicle. If that doesn’t get you out after

a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do

need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle” in

the Index.

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