Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Tie down and recovery hook
WARNING
• Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
• Do not spin your tires at high speed.
This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
Pulling a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use a tow strap or other device designed specifically for vehicle recovery. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the recovery device.
Front:
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook (stored in the cargo area) as illustrated. Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use.
CAUTION
• Tow chains or cables must be
attached
only to the main structural
members of the vehicle or the
recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle
body will be damaged.
• Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle
tie downs or recovery hooks.
• Always pull the cable straight out
from the front of the vehicle. Never
pull on the vehicle at an angle.
• Pulling devices should be routed so
they do not touch any part of the
suspension, steering, brake or cooling
systems.
• Pulling devices such as ropes or
canvas straps are not recommended
for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear
an area around the front tires.
4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
• Shift back and forth between R
(Reverse)
and D (Drive).
• Apply the accelerator as little as
possible
to maintain the rocking motion.
• Release the accelerator pedal
before
shifting between R and D.
• Do not spin the tires above 35 MPH
(55
km/h).
5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few tries, contact a professional towing service to remove the vehicle.
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Front console
Rear door
Bench seat
CAUTION
Do not recline the rear seatback when you
use the cup holders on the rear armrest.
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Trunk light (CrossCabriolet models)
The light illuminates when the trunk lid is
opened. When the trunk lid is closed, the light
will turn off.
The light will also turn off after a period of
time when the light remains illuminated
a ...
System operation
The automatic drive positioner system will not
work or will stop operating under the following
conditions:
• When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7
km/h) (entry/exit function).
• When the ...