Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
1Emergency Towing
All Models
NOTICE
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Flat bed equipment
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD Models
NOTICE
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Wheel lift equipment
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tyres and lift them off
the ground. The rear tyres remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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uuEmergency Towingu
Models without AWD system
1If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the
Models without 9-speed automatic transmission
ground:
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If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
1. Check the transmission fluid level.
2 Transmission Fluid P. 558
Towing a vehicle is prohibited by law in some
countries.
Check and follow the legal requirements of the
country you are driving before towing your vehicle.
2. Hook the towing device to the towing
hook.
3. Start the engine.
If you cannot follow the exact procedure, do not tow
your vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.
u If it is difficult to turn on the engine, put
the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (q or
If you cannot turn on the engine, you may experience
the following while your vehicle is being towed.
ON (w*1
.
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Braking may become difficult since the brake
system’s power assist is disabled.
Automatic transmission models
•
Steering wheel becomes heavy as the power
steering system is disabled.
4. Shift to (D and hold for five seconds, then to (N
.
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models
4. Shift to (N
.
•
Turning the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 locks the
steering wheel.
All models
5. Release the parking brake.
Going down a long slope heats up the brakes. This
may prevent the brakes from working properly. If
your vehicle needs to be towed on an incline, call a
professional towing service.
With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow
the vehicle no farther than 80 km (50 miles), and
keep the speed below 55 km/h (34 mph).
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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