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Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts o ...

Column Shift
If the shifter cannot be moved out of P (Park) 1. Apply and maintain the regular brakes. 2. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position. See Ignition Positions for more information. 3. Shift out ...

If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and us ...