GMC 2003 GMT560 T-Series, Owner'S Manual

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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle
has traction control, you should turn the traction
control system off. See
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-10. Then shift back and forth between
REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual
transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2)
and REVERSE (R)), 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 on page 4-32.
Using the Tow Hooks (Option)
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, the hooks
are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need
to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need to be
pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
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CAUTION:
These hooks, when used, are under a lot of
force. Always pull the vehicle straight out.
Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.
The hooks could break off and you or others
could be injured from the chain or cable
snapping back.
Notice: Never use tow hooks to tow the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be
covered by warranty.
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