1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 220

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to do when your vehicleis stuck is to spin your wheels toofast. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires.If you spin thewheels too fast whiIe shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. ~ ~~ ~ For information about using tire chains on your vehicl see "Tire Chains"in the Index. I f you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxleor 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 above35 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 yourfront 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 transaxleinis 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" inthe Index. 5-33