2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 202

Runyourengineonlyas long as youmust. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a iiliie faster iust That than idle. is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine and close the window almost all off the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do as little as possible. Preserve the fuel it as long as you can. help keep warm, you get out To can of the vehicle and do some vigorous exercises fairly every half hour or until help comes. so If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don't want 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. your tires spin __ -..gh speed, they can expbde, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an 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 f55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. _~OU let 4-29