If Your Vehicle is 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 do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. And, the transmission or
other parts of the vehicle can overheat.
That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.
Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth, you can destroy the transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle.
See also:
Engine Compartment Overview
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System .
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil .
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. ...
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge tells you about how much fuel you have
left in your tank.
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is
on.
When the fue ...
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants for GM
approved fluids.
• Engine oil and windshield
washer ...
