TOWING

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•  Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
•  A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
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•  When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.
Caution
•  Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
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•  Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
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•  If towing service is not available in an emergency, the vehicle may be towed with all four wheels on the ground using the towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for short distance at low speeds.
Caution
•  Follow these instruction when towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
1.  Shift to neutral (MTX), or the N position (ATX).
2.  Switch the ignition to ACC to prevent the steering from looking up.
3.  Release the parking break.
•  Remember that power assist for the brakes and steering will not be available when the engine is not running.

Towing Hooks

Caution
•  The towing eyelet or hook should be used in an emergency (to get the vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank, for example).
•  When using the towing eyelets or hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the eyelet or hook. Apply no sideways force.
•  For Australian specs. Do not use the tiedown hook under the rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported. Using it for towing will damage the bumper.
Note
•  When towing with chain or cable, wrap the chain or cable with a soft cloth near the bumper to prevent damage to the bumper.

Front

1.  Pull the cover outward and insert a wheel brace wrapped in a soft cloth into the lower gap.
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2.  Wrap a screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the painted bumper and open the cap located on the front bumper.
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3.  Securely install the towing eyelet (long type) using the wheel brace.
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4.  Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet (long type).
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Caution
•  If the towing eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when towing the vehicle. Make sure that the towing eyelet (long type) is securely tightened to the bumper.


Rear

With towing cover
1.  Wrap a wheel brace with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the bumper and open the cap located on the rear bumper.
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Caution
•  The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.
2.  Securely install the towing eyelet (short type) using the wheel brace.
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3.  Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet (short type).
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Caution
•  If the towing eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when towing the vehicle. Make sure that the towing eyelet (short type) is securely tightened to the bumper.