If Trouble Arises; Emergency Towing- Page 485

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Some models.

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If Trouble Arises

Emergency Towing

CAUTION

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  Do not tow the vehicle pointed 

backward with driving wheels on the 
ground. This may cause internal damage 
to the transaxle.

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  Do not tow with sling-type equipment. 

This could damage your vehicle. Use 
wheel-lift or fl atbed equipment.

 Tiedown  Hooks 

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CAUTION

  Do not use the front tiedown eyelet for 
towing the vehicle.
  They have been designed only for 
securing the vehicle to a transport 
vessel during shipping.
  Using the eyelet for any other purpose 
could result in the vehicle being 
damaged.

 Tiedown  Hook-Front

     1.   Remove  the  tiedown  eyelet  and  the  lug 

wrench from the luggage compartment 
(page   7-3 ).

   2.   Wrap a jack lever or similar tool with 

a soft cloth to prevent damage to a 
painted bumper, and open the cap 
located on the front bumper.

CAUTION

  Do not use excessive force as it may 
damage the cap or scratch the painted 
bumper surface.