2010 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 562

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow. STEP 1 Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P. Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction under the tires. Restart the hybrid system. Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle. STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 CAUTION