TOWING

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Towing Cautions

Warning

•  If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switched a position other than ON (engine on), drive carefully. Braking power may be poor or the steering wheel may be heavy, making it difficult to drive, which could result in an accident.

•  Do not switch the ignition OFF while towing with a rope. If the ignition is switched OFF, the steering wheel will be locked and unable to be operated, which could result in an accident.

Caution

•  Tow the vehicle using the equipment according to the conditions to prevent vehicle damage.

•  Do not use the towing hook except if there is no equipment for towing or in an emergency (such as when the vehicle is stuck in a ditch or snow). If the towing hook must be used, always tow the vehicle with the rope attached to the front of the vehicle.

•  If the vehicle is towed using a rope, the foot brake of the vehicle being towed must be used extensively to maintain distance between the vehicles, which could cause the brakes to overheat and adversely affect brake performance. If the vehicle is towed continuously under this condition, it could collide with the vehicle ahead. Therefore, if the vehicle is to be towed down a long, descending slope, have it towed by a tow truck.

•  Do not drive the vehicle under a condition such as when significant strain is applied to the towing hook or rope during sudden acceleration.

•  For 2WD vehicles, tow the vehicle with the front wheels lifted. If the vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels lifted, tow the vehicle with all four wheels lifted.

•  For AWD vehicles, tow the vehicle with all four wheels lifted. If the vehicle cannot be towed with all four wheels lifted, tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

•  Always handle and tow the vehicle in accordance with road traffic laws. When towing the vehicle using a rope, keep the vehicle speed at 30 km/h {18 mph}or less and the travel distance within 30 km/h {18 mph}. If the vehicle is towed at high speeds or for a long distance, it may adversely affect the transmission and cause damage.

•  Do not attach anything other than a rope to the towing hook.

Towing vehicle method	Operation required for towing			Comment
	Parking brake	Selector lever shift position	Power supply status
Towing vehicle by tow truck	Release*1	Neutral	Ignition switched OFF	2WD
Towing vehicle with 4 wheels lifted or vehicle loaded on truck	Operation	Any position	Ignition switched OFF	Secure vehicle so that it does not move 2WD, AWD
Towing vehicle with front wheels lifted	Release*1	Neutral	Ignition switched OFF	2WD
Towing vehicle using rope (4 wheels on ground)	Release	Neutral	Ignition switched to ACC or ON	2WD, AWD

Towing hook position

Caution

•  If you use a metal chain or wire rope, if it hits the bumper directly, the bumper may be damaged. When using a metal chain or wire rope, wrap a cloth around the rope and the hook on the end of the rope.

Towing by rope

1.  Remove the towing hook and wheel wrench from the luggage compartment.

2.  Wrap a cloth around the end of a flathead screwdriver and remove the cover.

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Caution

•  Remove the cover completely from the bumper and store it so that it does not get lost.

3.  Install the towing hook securely using the wheel wrench.

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4.  Attach the towing rope to the hook.

Towing a malfunctioning vehicle by rope

1.  Remove the towing hook and wheel wrench from the luggage compartment.

2.  Wrap a cloth around the end of a flathead screwdriver or similar and remove the cover.

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Caution

•  Remove the cover completely from the bumper and store it so that it does not get lost.

3.  Install the towing hook securely using the wheel wrench.

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4.  Attach the towing rope to the hook.