uuEmergency Towingu
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If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
1If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the
Continuously variable transmission models
ground:
Towing Hook
1. Check for any fluid leaks on the ground,
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.
underneath the transmission housing.
u If you find a leak, call a professional
towing service and have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
If you cannot follow the exact procedure, do not tow
your vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.
All models
If you cannot turn on the engine, you may experience
the following while your vehicle is being towed.
2. Hook the towing device to the towing
hook.
•
Braking may become difficult since the brake
system’s power assist is disabled.
3. Start the engine.
•
Steering wheel becomes heavy as the power
steering system is disabled.
u If it is difficult to turn on the engine, put the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (q*1
or ON (w*1
.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
4. Depress the brake pedal.
•
Turning the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 locks the
steering wheel.
5. Shift to (D and hold for five seconds, then to (N
6. 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.
Manual transmission models
4. Shift to (N
.
5. Release the parking brake.
With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow
the vehicle no farther than 80 km, and keep the
speed below 55 km/h.
NOTICE
Continuously variable transmission models
If you cannot shift the transmission or turn on the
engine, will damage the transmission. Your vehicle
must be transported with the front wheels off the
ground.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch
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