2005 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 320

'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501) If your vehicle becomes stuck CAUTION Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Vehicles with traction control system- The traction control system can be turned off to become unstuck to allow the tires to spin enough to remove the vehicle from the obstruction. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 320 2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)