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If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section. If the vehicle has a traction system ...

Doing Your Own Service Work
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, ...

Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Vehicles can tow ...