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−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.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
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).
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires and lift them off the
ground. The flat tire side (front or
rear)shouldbeliftedbythewheel-
lift equipment. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Turn off the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the front wheels of f
the ground.
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