Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
2023 - CRC - 3/22/22
Driving and Operating
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Warning (Continued)
If the vehicle is stuck
in snow:
.
Clear snow from the base
of the vehicle, especially
any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
.
Open a window about
5 cm (2 in) on the vehicle
side that is away from the
wind, to bring in fresh air.
.
Fully open the air outlets
on or under the
instrument panel.
.
Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“
Climate Control Systems.
”
For more information about
CO, see Engine Exhaust
To save fuel, run the engine
for short periods to warm the
vehicle and then shut the
engine off and partially close
the window. Moving about to
keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to
arrive, when running the
engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine
runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle
and to signal for help with the
headlamps. Do this as little as
possible, to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle
when stuck in sand, mud, ice,
or snow.
The Traction Control System
(TCS) can often help to free a
stuck vehicle. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control
If TCS cannot free the vehicle,
turn TCS off and use the
rocking method. See
“
Rocking
the Vehicle to Get it Out
”
following.
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Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at
high speed, they can
explode, and you or others
could be injured. The vehicle
can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or
other damage. Spin the
wheels as little as possible
and avoid going above
56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left
and right to clear the area
around the front wheels. Turn
off any traction system. Shift
back and forth between
R (Reverse) and a low forward
gear, spinning the wheels as
little as possible. To prevent
transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning
before shifting gears. Release
the accelerator pedal while
shifting, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when