TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If your vehicle needs to be transported,
it sho uld be carried on a flatbed trailer
of the proper size and capacity.
NOTICE
Do not tow this vehicle —
towing can seriously damage the ve-
hicle's drive system.
When contacting a towing or trans-
porting service, be sure to ask if they
have a flatbed trailer, loading ramp or
power ramp to safely lift the vehicle
and tie-down straps. Ensure the vehi-
cle is properly transported as specified
in this section .
NOTICE
Avoid using chains to tie
the vehicle — they may damage
the surface finish or plastic com-
ponents.
WARNING
Never tow this vehicle backwards
with a windshield in place. Wind-
shield could break away. Always
trailer this vehicle facing forward.
To load the vehicle on a platform for
transport, proceed as follow:
1. Place shift lever to NEUTRAL (N).
2. If the vehicle is equipped with a
winch, use the winch to roll the ve-
hicle on the platform.
3. If the v eh icle is not equip p ed with a
winch, proceed as follows:
3.1 A ttach strap to lower front
bumper tow anchor.
3.2 A ttach the strap to th e winch
cable of the towing vehicle.
3.3 Pull the vehicle on the flatbed
trailer with the w in ch .
4. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
5. Strap the front tires by using tire
towing straps.
6. Pass a tie-down strap inside each
rear wheel.
7. Firmly attach the rear wheels
tie-down straps to both sides of the
rear of the trailer with ratchets.
8. Ensure that both the front and rear
wheelsarefirmlyattachedtothe
trailer.
WARNING
Make sure no loose objects are
present inside vehicle or in cargo
box during vehicle transportation.
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