Driving tips / Loading your vehicle 8-11 count tire size and road conditions . Follow the device manufacturer ’ s instructions , especially regarding maximum vehicle speed .
To help avoid damage to your vehicle , drive slowly , readjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle , and do not spin your wheels . Damage caused to your vehicle by use of a traction device is not covered under warranty .
Make certain that any traction device you use is an SAE class S device , and use it on the front wheels only . Always use the utmost care when driving with a traction device . Overconfidence because you are using a traction device could easily lead to a serious accident .
& Rocking the vehicle
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If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow , sand , or mud , depress the accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever / select lever back and forth between “ 1 ”/“ D ” and “ R ” repeatedly . Do not race the engine . For the best possible traction , avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle .
When the road surface is extremely slippery , you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in
2nd than 1st ( both for MT and CVT models ).
If your vehicle is a CVT model , for information about holding the transmission in the 2nd position , refer to “ Selection of manual mode ” F7-29 .
Loading your vehicle
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. Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback in the cargo area . Doing so may result in serious injury .
. Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident . Keep luggage or cargo low , as close to the floor as possible .
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