TOWING
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Towing
• 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 (rear wheels) off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
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Caution
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• Do not tow the vehicle pointed forward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transmission.
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Caution
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• Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
Towing Hooks
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Caution
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• 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.
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Note
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• 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. Wrap the lug wrench with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the front and rear painted bumpers and open one of the caps located on the front bumper, and the cap on the rear bumper.
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Caution
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• 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 using the lug wrench.
3. Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet.
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Caution
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• 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.
