1995 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 238

NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts your vehicle as well as of the tires.If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. 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 (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND ( 2 ) gear and REVERSE), spinningthe wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightlyon the If accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may needto be towed out. Or, you can use your recovery hooks, if your vehicle hasthem. If you do need to be towed out, see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. may need to use them if you're You stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you cancontinue driving. 5-36