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Honda 2005 Civic User Manual

Honda 2005 Civic
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If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do the following:
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. There are two ways to
tow your vehicle.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn off the engine.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
front spoiler, remove it before
towing so it is not damaged.
Manual Transmission and Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT):
Automatic Transmission:
Emergency Towing
Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lift Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
This is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
209
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
front wheels off the ground.
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BrandHonda
Model2005 Civic
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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