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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
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When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
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To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
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Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the hybrid system.
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If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Turn off TRAC. (
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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Summary of Contents for OM30727U
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Page 112: ...92 1 8 Safety information ...
Page 330: ...310 3 5 Using the interior lights Rear ON OFF Customization Settings can be changed P 504 ...
Page 338: ...318 3 7 Other interior features Vanity mirror The light turns on when the cover is opened ...
Page 526: ...506 6 3 Initialization ...
Page 527: ...For US owners 7 507 Reporting safety defects for U S A owners 508 ...
Page 529: ...Index 509 Alphabetical index 510 Whattodoif 518 ...