Towing

TOWING




- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle is absolutely essential to avoid damaging the drive system. Government and local laws must be followed.
- A towed 2WD vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
- When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.
- A towed AWD vehicle must have all its wheels off the ground.







Towing a 2WD Vehicle

CAUTION:
- Don't tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flat bed equipment.
- Don't tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.




Towing a AWD Vehicle

WARNING: Towing a AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle on a flat bed truck.

Towing/Tiedown Hooks

CAUTION: Don't use the tiedown hooks under the front and rear for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.

Tiedown Hooks




1. Remove the tiedown eyelet, lug wrench, and jack lever from the trunk.
2. Wrap a screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and open the cap located on the front and rear bumper.

CAUTION: The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.








3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the wheel brace.







4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.

CAUTION: If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper.