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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
an organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle.
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do the following:
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Turn off the engine.
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission:
Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lift Equipment
This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
This is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.