Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
10.5. Rocking a stuck vehicle
If the vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc., try to free it by following the procedure below.
Turn off the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system.
Make sure the area in front and behind the vehicle is clear of obstructions.
Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear an area around the front tyres.
Slowly rock the vehicle forward and backward.
Shift back and forth between the R (Reverse) and D (Drive) positions.
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 tyres above 55 km/h (35 MPH).
If the vehicle cannot be freed after a few attempts, contact a professional towing service to recover the vehicle.
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