If Steam Is Coming From The
Engine Compartment:
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
Caution!
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine. Wait until the steam
dissipates, then open the hood and
start the engine.
Attaching The Tow Eyes
— If Equipped
The tow eye must be used exclusively
for roadside assistance operations. Only
use the tow eye with an appropriate device
in accordance with the highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for
a short distance to the nearest service
location.
If Neither Coolant Nor Steam Is
Escaping:
Warning!
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow eyes.
Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where there are
obstacles.
Note:
Do not use a chain with a tow eye.
Chains may break, causing serious injury
or death.
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and contact an authorized
dealer.
In compliance with the above
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.
conditions, towing with a tow eye must
take place with two vehicles (one towing,
the other towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same center line.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
guidelines are not followed.
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage
may cause components to break resulting
in serious injury or death.
If the engine continues to overheat
or frequently overheats, have the
cooling system inspected. The engine
could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Contact an
authorized dealer.
When towing, only use a facility that can
tow vehicles with low ground clearances
as extensive damage can result by using a
standard tow truck platform.
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