1998 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 238

If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to when your vehicleis stuck is do to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can help youget out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. I NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts your of vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth,you can destroy your transmission. For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. ' Itires spinat high speed, they can 1 If you let your explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transmission or other partsthe vehicle can of overheat. That could cause an engine you're compartment fire or other damage. When stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin thewheels above35 mph '(55 kmh) as shown on thespeedometer. Rocking Your VehicleTo Get It Out 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 forward gear, a spinning the wheelsas little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. If that doesn't getyou out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.If you do need to be towed out,see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 5-36