Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by a commercial tow truck service. When towing is required, transport the vehicle using a tow truck. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle.
There may be local regulations concerning towing in your area. Obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your vehicle.
CAUTION! ● Do not attempt to be towed by another vehicle with
a rope.
For emergencies
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual tran- saxle) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (automatic transaxle). Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie- down strap. Never place the ignition key in the “LOCK” posi- tion when towing.
CAUTION! ● This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front end.
● If the engine or transaxle is malfunctioning or dam- aged, transport the vehicle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
● If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in the “ON” position and only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the igni- tion key in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition key in the “ACC” position.
● If you tow the vehicles with an automatic transaxle with the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated, make sure that the towing speed and dis- tance given below are never exceeded, causing the transaxle damage. Towing speed: 31 mph (50 km/h) Towing distance: 18 miles (30 km) For the towing speed and the towing distance, follow the local driving laws and regulations.
CAUTION! ● Never tow an automatic transaxle vehicle with the
rear wheels up (and the front wheels on the ground) (Type B) when the automatic transaxle fluid level is low. This may cause serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual tran- saxle) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (automatic transaxle).
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