Black plate (398,1)
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuckvehicle)
WARNING
.Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
.Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
Ifyour vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use a tow strap or other device
designed specifically for vehicle recovery.
Always follow the manufacturers instruc-
tions for the recovery device.
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook
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stored with jacking tools as illustrated.
Attach the tow strap to the recovery hook.
Make sure that the hook is properly
secured in the original place after use.
Do not use the tie down hooks
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for
towing or vehicle recovery.
CAUTION
.Tow chains or cables must be attached
only to the vehicle recovery hooks or
main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be
damaged.
.Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free
a vehicle stuckin sand, snow, mud, etc.
.Nevertow a vehicle using the vehicle tie
downs or recovery hooks.
.Always pull the cable straight out from
the front of the vehicle. Never pull on
the vehicle at an angle.
.Pullingdevices should be routed so they
donot touch any part of the suspension,
steering, brake or cooling systems.
.Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas
straps are not recommended for use in
vehicle towing or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
Ifyour vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind
the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turnthe steering wheel right andleft to
clear an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and
backward.
.Shift back and forth between R
(reverse) and D (drive).
.Apply the accelerator as little as
possible to maintain the rocking
motion.
.Release the accelerator pedal be-
fore shifting between R and D.
.Do not spin the tiresabove 35 MPH
(55 km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a
fewtries, contact a professional towing
service to remove the vehicle.
6-14 In case of emergency