1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 244

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. method known as The "rocking" canhelp 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 thetires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. For information about using tire chains your vehicle, on see "Tire Chains" n the Index. i If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transaxleor other partsof the vehicle can overheat. ,That could cause an engine compartment fireor otherdamage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin thewheels above 35 mph (55 kmlh) as shown on the speedometer. Rocking your vehicle to get 'itout: First, turn your steering wheel and right. Thatwl left il clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, should turn the system (See you off. "Traction Control System" the Index.) Then shift in back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinningthe wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, press lightly and on the accelerator pedal when the transaxlein gear. If is that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do needto be towed out, see "Towing Your Vehicle" the Index. in