Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico). To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
WARNING!
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
• Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
• Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
• Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the
wind to bring in fresh air.
• Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
• Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems” in
the Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust.
Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel.
See also:
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
wa ...
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are
properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial
tires may look properly inflated even when
they’ ...
EPB Release
To release the EPB, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, apply and hold
the brake pedal, and push down momentarily on the EPB switch. If you attempt to
release the EPB without the brake peda ...