Towing Information: Service and Repair

TOWING

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 (front wheels) off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.





- When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.

CAUTION:
- Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.






CAUTION:
- Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flat-bed equipment.






Vehicle Securing Position

- When transporting the vehicle by flat bed tow truck or trailer, secure the vehicle to the trailer using the holes and left tiedown loop shown in the figure.






CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not use the tiedown eyelet (front) and the left/right tiedown loops (rear) for towing the vehicle using another vehicle.






CAUTION:
- Do not use the tie-down eyelet and rear hook on the right side for tying down the vehicle onto a trailer and flat-bed tow truck. It may cause damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
- The tie-down eyelet (front) and the tiedown loops (rear) are used only when the vehicle is transported by ship.