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Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
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Set the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tie-down strap.
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (manual transaxle) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(CVT).
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
free it.
Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.
Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can
cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the
transaxle before trying again.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck
service.
 Do not tow continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels
on the ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the
vehicle is towed like this, the continuously
variable transmission (CVT) fluid may not
reach all parts of the transmission, thus dam-
aging it.
If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E
equipment.
 If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the driv-
ing wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as
illustrated.

If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or
only the rear wheels raised off the ground
(Type B or C), the Active Stability Control
(ASC) may operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position or put the operation mode in
ACC. When towing the vehicle with the
front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch
or the operation mode as follows.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key]
The ignition switch is in “OFF” or “ACC”
position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
CAUTION Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B - M/T vehicles
only)
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type C)
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
WARNING
 When trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no
people nearby. The rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward
or backward, and injure any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTION
 Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper
than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt
by driving into flood water.
 When driving in rain, on water-covered
roads, or through a car wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem-
porarily. In such cases, lightly press the
brake pedal to see if they are working prop-
erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
several times while driving to dry the brake
pads or linings, then check them again.
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