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Towing Information: Service and Repair




TOWING

- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.





- A towed vehicle usually should have its rear wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.

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






CAUTION:
- Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed 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 tiedown loop shown in the figure.






CAUTION:
- To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not use the tiedown eyelet for towing the vehicle. Using another vehicle.

NOTE:
- The tie-down eyelet are used only when the vehicle is transported by ship.
FRONT





REAR