1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 205

If You're Stuck: In 'Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to when your vehicle is stuck is do . to spin your wheels. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. NOTICE: Spin'ning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well the tires. If you spin the wheels as too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy your transaxle. ~ ~~~~ ~ Rocking yourvehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back "R' (Reverse) anda forward gear, and forth between spinning the wheels little as possible. Release the as accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn't get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. you do need to be towed out, see If "Towing Your Buick" in the Index.