1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 190

Problems.on the Road What youdon't want to do when your vehicle is stuck to spin your wheels. is The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck,but you must use caution. I r CAUTION I A If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (56 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out: Spinning your wheels can destroy First, turn your steering wheel left and parts of your vehicle as well as tht right. That will clearthe area around tires. If you spin the wheels too your front wheels. Then shift back and fast while shifting your transaxle forth betweenR (Reverse) and a U back and forth,Y O Q .~Y forward gear (or with a manual your transaxle. transaxle, between First or Second gear and Reverse), spinning wheels as the little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gear. If that doesn't get you out after afew tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towedout, see the Index under Towing Your Chevrolet. ~ ~~ ~ 1 1 ~ 1 1 1 8 + ~ ~ 8 8 8 I 1.1 188