2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 195

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from thecold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as can. To helpkeep warm, you can get you out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes. If Yc, 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 knownas "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck,but you must use caution. I When you're stuck, spil )eels as le as possible. Don't spin the wheels above mph 35 (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. he M I Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. See "Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out.'' For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see Tire Chains on page 5-60 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out If you let your 3s spin a-.-=- speed, they can 1 explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxleor other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. I-.. CAUTION: (Continued) 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, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when thetransaxle is in gear. By slowly spinning your wheelsin the forward and reverse directions, you will cause arocking motion that mayfree your vehicle. If that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may needto be towedout. If you do need be to towed out, see "Towing Your Vehicle" following. 4-28