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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

If all four wheels are on the ground, the 
vehicle may be towed only forward.
Don’t exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) and a 
distance of 80 km (50 miles) ; you could 
damage the transaxle.

If speed must exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) or 
a towing distance of 80 km (50 miles), use 
one of these methods:

•

Place the front wheels on dollies.

•

Tow with the front wheels off the 
ground.

•

Transport the vehicle on a flat bed 
truck.

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Towing Hook-Front

Follow these instructions when towing 
the vehicle with all wheels on the 
ground.

1. Shift to neutral.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC 

position.

3. Release the parking brake.

Remember that power assist for the 
brakes and steering will not be 
available when the engine is not 
running.

CAUTION

Towing/Tiedown Hooks

•

The towing hook should be used 
only in an emergency (to get the 
vehicle out of a ditch or a snow 
bank, for example).

•

When using the towing hook, 
always pull the cable or chain in a 
straight direction with respect to the 
hook. Apply no sideways force.

•

Don’t use the tiedown hooks under 
the front for towing.
They are designed ONLY for tying 
down the vehicle when it’s being 
transported. Using them for towing 
will damage the bumper.

CAUTION

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