Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal for help. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
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 snow:
For more information about CO, see Engine Exhaust. |
To save fuel, run the engine for short periods to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and partially close the window. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive, when running 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.
RKE System Operation
The keyless access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1m (3 ft). See
"Keyless Access Operation" later in
this section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
R ...