• Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly when towing a 4WD 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.
acxaaw00000409
• A towed 2WD vehicle should have its drive wheels (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 4WD vehicle must have all its wheels off the ground.
Caution
• Don't tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
acxaaw00000411
Caution
• Don't tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage the vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
acxaaw00000410
Warning
• Always tow a 4WD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground. Towing a 4WD 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. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
acxaaw00000412
• 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 distances at low speeds.
Caution
• Follow these instructions when towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
1. Shift to neutral.
2. Switch to the ignition to ACC.
3. Release the parking brake.
• 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 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, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the eyelet. Apply no sideways force.
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.
1.Press the marking on the cover as shown in the figure to remove the cover.
Front
acxwzw00001712
Rear
acxwzw00001713
Caution
• The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.
Note
• If it is difficult to remove the towing eyelet, wrap the jack lever with a cloth as shown in the figure and press the marking on the cover to remove it.
acxwzw00001714
acxwzw00001715
2.Securely install the towing eyelet using the wheel brace.
Front
acxaaw00000415
Rear
acxaaw00000416
3.Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet.
Front
acxaaw00000417
Rear
acxwzw00001716
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 is securely tightened to the bumper.
