8-2 . Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■ When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it , make sure the surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles ,
objects or people . The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free .
Use extreme caution .
■ When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed .
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury .
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the tires and depressing the accelerator pedal more than necessary .
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed , the vehicle may require towing to be freed .
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When trouble arises