Towing

Front Towing Pickup





CAUTION: This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment. The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recommended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup whenever possible.

Rear Towing Pickup





CAUTION: This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling-type equipment to prevent the axle beam from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment.

Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed on the front wheels, provided the transaxle is in neutral and the drive-line has not been damaged. The steering wheel must be clamped in the straight-ahead position with a steering wheel clamping device designed for towing service use.

CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to secure front wheel position for towing.

Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the front wheels at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for a distances not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).

CAUTION: If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be placed on a tow dolly.

Towing When Keys Are Not Available
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front. provided the parking brake is released. If not released. the rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when towing the vehicle.
1. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE VEHICLE BY ATTACHING TO OR WRAPPING AROUND THE BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding parts of damaged vehicle such as hoods, doors, fenders, trim, etc., should be secured prior to moving the vehicle.
3. Operator should refrain from going under a vehicle while it is lifted by the towing equipment, unless the vehicle in adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be followed when towing a vehicle.





SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOWING AWD MODELS