1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 238
1993 Chevrolet Corvette Manual
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If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is spin your wheels. to The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you'restuck, but rou must use caution. I A: , CAUT/UN I If :youlet.your:tires. -at spin high speed.whenthe ASR . 'OFE warning light ison, or when "the SERVICE ASR warning light is 'on,your tires can explodeand you or others could be injured. And, spinning your tires with either of these lights on can cause the automatic transmission or other parts of the vehicle to overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fireor other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (56 M) as shown on the speedometer. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out: First, turn your steering wheel and left right. That willclear the area around your front wheels.You should turn your ASR system off. Then, shift backand forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear--or i you have a m n a f aul transmission, between1 or 2 and R (Reverse)-spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal whileyou shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission isin gear. If that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see the Index under Towing Your Corvette and Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) System. 237