Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
CAUTION
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This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.
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Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type B)
as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system dam-
age.
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Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type
C) as illustrated. This could result in driving
system damage or the vehicle may jump at
the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
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On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi-
cle with the driving wheels on a carriage
(Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
CAUTION
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[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Active
Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on-
ly the rear wheels raised off the ground
(Type B or C), the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident. When towing the vehicle
with the rear wheels raised, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” position or put the op-
eration mode in ACC. When towing the ve-
hicle with the front wheels raised, keep the
ignition switch or the operation mode as fol-
lows.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B - 2WD vehicles
with M/T only)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ACC and
secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tiedown strap. Never
place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” po-
sition or put the operation mode in OFF when
towing.
Towing with front wheels off
the ground (Type C - 2WD ve-
hicles only)
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (M/T) or the selector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-
ed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle or if your vehicle tows another vehicle,
pay careful attention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hooks are located as
shown in illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the front towing hook.
Towing
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