GENERAL GI -11
TOWING
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing
service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
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EMERGENCY TOWING
There are three propular methods of towing a vehicle :
Flat - b
ed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle
on the b
ack of truck. This is best way of transporting the
vehicl
e.
Wheel Li ft Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting
arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off
the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground.
Sling type Equipment - The tow truck metal cables with
hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the
frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the ve-
hicle off the ground. The vehicle’s suspension and body
can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is at-
tempted.
If th
e vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, if should
be to
wed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to
dama
ge, the vehicle must be toward with the front wheels
on th
e ground, do not following :
Manu
al Transmission
• Rele
ase the parking brake.
• Shif
t the transmission to neutral.
Auto
matic Transmission
• Relea
se the parking brake.
• Start
the engine.
• Shift
to [D] position, then [N] position.
• Turn o
ff the engine.
CAUTION
• 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 on a flatbed.
• It is the best to tow vehicle no farther than
19miles (30km), and keep the speed below
30mph (50km/h).
• Tr ying to lift or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damag e . The
bumpers are not designed to support the
vehicle’s weight.
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