1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 206

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. I NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could beinjured. And, the transaxleor other partsof the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fireor other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin thewheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R)and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in 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 "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 5-34