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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS F_EE
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding 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.
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
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
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 engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck
tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help pro-
vide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position, release the
parking brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free
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Alphabetical index
IS F_EE
Tachometer ................................161
Tail lights
Switch ...................................172
Talk switch* ..............................301
Telephone switch* ....................301
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................97
Double locking system ...........96
Engine immobilizer system ....92
Tire inflation pressure ...............382
Tires
Chains ...................................222
Checking ...............................379
If you have a flat tire ............444
Inflation pressure ..................382
Replacing ..............................444
Rotating tires ........................379
Size .......................................480
Snow tires .............................222
Tools ..........................................444
Towing
Emergency towing ................417
Trailer towing .......................225
Traction control .........................206
Transmission shift switches ....153,
155
TRC ...........................................206
Trip meter ..................................161Trunk
Extending trunk space ......... 342
Opener ................................... 59
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 60
Wattage ................................ 481
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Switch .................................. 159
Wattage ................................ 481
USB port* ......................... 260, 268
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ........................ 331
Wattage ................................ 481
Vanity mirrors .......................... 331
VDIM ....................................... 207
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................... 207
Vehicle identification number .. 473
Vehicle stability control ........... 206
VSC .......................................... 206T
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
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