GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 225)

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or Snow
In Oid&r lo your vehicle ^hen W la stuck, you wi'lP
nead to spin tha wheels, bul you don't want (o spin your
wheels loo last. The mettiod known as “nocking" can
help you gat out when you're stuck, bu) you rhust
use caution.
tf you let your tires spin at high speed, they
can explode, and you or others could be
Injured. Andr ihe iransmisston or other parts ot
Ihe vehicle can overheat. Thai could cause an
engine compartment fire or older damage
When youVo stuck^ spin the wheels as little as
possible. Don't spin the wheels above mph
^55 km/h) as shown on the speedameten
Notice: Spinning your wheels can desiroy parts of
your vehicle as well as the tires, ft you spin the
wheels toe last while shifting your transmission
back and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For inlonnation abcul using tine chains on your
vehicle, see
Tire Chains or? page
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get И Out
Firsi, turn your steering wheel left and nghl. That will
clear the area around yeur inonl wheels. Then shift beck
and lofU^ belween REVERSE (R) and a (orward gear
spinning tho wheels as littte as possible. Rslease
Ihe acceleraiof pedal while you shift, and press lighlly
on the acceioratpr pedal when the Iransmis&ion is
tn gear, By slowly spinning your wheela in ihe forward
and reverse dirnctions.'you wl cause a rocking
rnotion lhat may free your vehicle. If (hat doesn't get
you out after a few tries, you may need to be lowed out.
If you do need lo be towed oul, see Towing Vour
Vefiicte" toll owing.
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