Section 84 (Maintenance): Towing
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WARNING:
Pay attention to the following points when towing a vehicle:
- Only a tow rope or a tow bar may be attached to the towing loop.
- A tow rope should be sufficiently flexible so that no damage can occur to either vehicle. It is always recommended, however, to use a tow bar.
- When towing the car, make sure that only permissible towing forces are applied and that no jerking occurs. If the car is towed on unpaved roads, there is always a risk of the attached parts being subjected to excessive stress and damage.
- It is essential to observe legal regulations regarding towing a vehicle.
- Both drivers must be familiar with towing procedures. Inexperienced drivers should not attempt to tow a vehicle.
- The driver of the vehicle being towed must always make sure that the tow rope is tight.
- The emergency flashers of both vehicles must be switched on, unless local regulations differ.
- The ignition must be switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and the turn signal lights, horn, brake lights, and the windshield wiper and washer systems can be operated.
- The brake booster and the power steering system only operate when the engine is running. Therefore greater force is required to press the brake pedal and to steer the vehicle when the engine is not running (i.e. when the vehicle is being towed).
CAUTION:
Pay attention to the following points when towing a vehicle:
- The transmission range selector lever must be in position "N."
- Do not tow the vehicle at more than 31 mph (50 km/h).
- Do not tow the vehicle more than 31 miles (50 kilometers).
- All-wheel drive vehicles must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle raised.
- If normal towing of the car is not possible or if the towing distance is more than 31 miles (50 kilometers), the car must be transported on a special car carrier or trailer with all driving wheels raised clear of the ground.
- The vehicle must be towed with all driving wheels raised clear of the ground if there is no lubricant in the transmission.
- In an automatic transmission, with the engine is switched off, the ATF pump does not operate. Therefore the transmission is not sufficiently lubricated at higher speeds or over greater distances.
CAUTION:
Attach a towing cable or towing bar only to the front or rear towing loops.
Front towing loop
- Remove cover (arrow) in lower part of bumper by pulling out toward front.
- Take towing loop out of vehicle tool kit compartment.
- Thread in towing loop to stop and tighten loop using wheel bolt wrench.
NOTE:
After use, remove the towing loop and put it back in the vehicle tool kit compartment. The towing loop must always be carried in the vehicle.
Rear towing loop
The rear towing loop -2- is located under the right side of the rear bumper.
- Swing cover -1- on upper edge toward inside of bumper.