Q: What do I do if the gas pedal on my truck gets stuck?

asked by on December 11, 2015

What do I do if the gas pedal on my truck gets stuck?

In case of an emergency, your truck is equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator feature. This feature allows you to stop the car if the gas pedal gets stuck. To use the Brake Over Accelerator feature.

  1. Steadily press the brake down.

  2. When stopped put the parking brake on and turn the vehicle off.

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