Emergency Towing

Emergency towing

Note: All towing procedures are based on use of typical sling type tow truck equipment. If other types of
towing equipment are used these procedures may not apply.

^ always tow front wheel drive vehicles with front wheels off ground or on wheel dollies
^ if car with automatic transmission must be towed with rear lifted because of extensive damage, dollies should be used under front wheels if towing speed will exceed 30 mph or distance over 30 miles. Exceeding these limits will damage transmission
^ selector lever must be in N position when movinq car with automatic transmission with front wheels on ground

WARNING:
- Always secure front wheels with an external steering wheel lock when towing with rear wheels off ground
- Never use ignition/steering lock to secure front wheels
- Never allow passengers to ride in towed vehicle

Front Hook-up:

- attach grab hooks to tie down brackets located under front bumper
- position 4ft long 4 x 4 under bumper and against tie down brackets
- position towbar against bumper
- raise vehicle 4 inches from ground for towing

Rear Hook-up:

- attach grab hooks to tie down brackets located under rear bumper
- position 4ft long 4 x 4 under bumper and against tie down brackets
- position towbar against bumper
- raise vehicle 4 inches from ground for towing