What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transmission shift lever
in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook (front)
(if equipped)
1. Remove the towing hook from the
tool case located in the trunk/lift-
gate.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and
install the cover after use.
CAUTION - Towing gear
position
Always place the transmission
shift lever in N (Neutral) when
towing your vehicle. Failure to
place the transmission shift
lever in N (Neutral) may cause
internal damage to the trans-
mission.
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CAUTION - Towing
• Do not tow the vehicle back-
wards with the front wheels on
the ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
• Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
• Do not tow the vehicle with 4
wheels on the ground (such
as dinghy towing behind a
motorhome or other motor
vehicle) as this can seriously
damage the Intelligent
Variable Transmission.