• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal because you have reduced
braking performance.
• More steering effort is required because the power steering system will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles must communicate with each other frequently.
• Before emergency towing, check that the removable hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the cables, chains, or removable hook. Apply steady and even force.
• Use a towing cable or chain less than 16 ft. (5 m) long. Attach a white or red cloth
(about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the middle of the cable or chain for easy visibility.
2C_TowingHookRange
1. 16 ft. (5m)
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the Automatic Transmission, and Intelligent Variable Transmission
for fluid leaks under your vehicle. If the transmission fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment
or a towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in a slow and gradual manner while maintaining
tension on the tow rope or chain to start or drive the vehicle. Otherwise tow hooks and
the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and vehicle components when towing:
• Always pull straight ahead when using the towing hooks. Do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle.
• Do not use the towing hooks to pull the vehicle out of mud, sand, or other conditions
from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power.
• Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h) and drive less than 1 mile (1.6 km) when
towing to avoid serious damage to transmission.
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