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For emergencies
Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
CAUTION
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This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment
(Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift
will damage the bumper and front end.
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Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front
or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or
Type C) as illustrated. This could result
in driving system damage or the vehicle
may jump at the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
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Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type
B) as illustrated. If the vehicle is towed
like this, the automatic transmission
(CVT) fluid may not reach all parts of the
transmission, thus damaging it.
If you tow 2WD vehicles with CVT, use
Type C, D or E equipment.
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On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is
malfunctioning or damaged, transport
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the vehicle with the driving wheels on a
carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
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For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Ac-
tive stability control (ASC), if the vehicle
is towed with the ignition switch in the
"ON" position and only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, the ASC may operate, resulting
in an accident.
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CAUTION
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If you tow a vehicle with A/T with the driv-
ing wheels on the ground (Type B) as illus-
trated, make sure that the towing speed
and distance given below are never excee-
ded, causing damage to the transmission.
Towing speed: 20 km/h (12 mph)
Towing distance: 30 km (19 miles)
For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position
(M/T) or the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL)
position (A/T).
Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position and
secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead posi-
tion with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place the
ignition switch in the "LOCK" position when tow-
ing.
CAUTION
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Never tow an automatic transmission ve-
hicle with the rear wheels up (and the
front wheels on the ground) when the au-
tomatic transmission fluid level is low.
This may cause serious and expensive
damage to the transmission.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
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Place the gearshift lever in the "Neutral" position
(M/T) or the selector lever in the "N" (NEUTRAL)
position (A/T or CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful at-
tention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench
and jack bar. (Refer to "Tools, jack and tyre
repair kit" on page 6-06.)
2. Cover the tip of the jack bar with a cloth,
then use it to remove the cover (A) that is lo-
cated on the front bumper.
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