- Call a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed.
- flatbed kit
- The operator loads his vehicle in the back of a truck.
- This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
- Wheel lifting equipment
The crane uses two rotating arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
WARNING
Attempting to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. Bumpers are not designed to support the weight of the vehicle. Never tow your vehicle with only a rope or chain. It is very dangerous, since the ropes or chains can move from one side to another or break. Improper towing, such as towing behind an RV or other motorized vehicle, can damage the transmission. If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
1. Check the ground under the vehicle around where the transmission case is for fluid leaks. If you find a leak, call a professional towing service and have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
2. Put a cloth on the edge of the cover. Pry carefully with a small flat blade screwdriver or metal nail file to remove the cover. The detachable tow hook mounts to the anchor on the front bumper.
3. Take the tow hook and lug nut wrench out of the trunk.
4. Screw the tow hook into the hole and tighten securely with the lug nut wrench.
5. Hook the towing device to the towing hook.
6. Start the engine.
If the engine is difficult to start, turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY or ON position.
7. Manual transmission models: Shift into neutral.
8. Continuously variable transmission models: Depress the brake pedal.
9. Switch to Drive mode and hold for five seconds, then Neutral
10. All models: Release the parking brake.
If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
Only CVT models with continuously variable transmission:
If you can’t shift the transmission or start the engine, you will damage the transmission. Your vehicle must be transported with the front wheels off the ground.
Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
NOTE:
If you are unable to start the engine, you may experience the following while the vehicle is being towed.
Braking can become difficult since the electric assistance of the brake system is deactivated. The steering wheel becomes heavy when the power steering system is deactivated.
Turning the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 locks the steering wheel.
With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no more than 80 km and keep the speed below 55 km/h. Going down a long hill heats up the brakes.
This can prevent the brakes from working properly. If your vehicle needs to be towed on a slope, call a professional towing service.
Be sure to use properly designed and attached towing equipment. Manual transmission models Turning the ignition switch to LOCK (0*1 locks the steering wheel.
With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no more than 80 km and keep the speed below 55 km/h. Going down a long hill heats up the brakes.
This can prevent the brakes from working properly. If your vehicle needs to be towed on a slope, call a professional towing service.
Be sure to use properly designed and attached towing equipment.
