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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
For emergency towing when no commercial
tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable,
chain or strap to one of the towing hooks under
the front/rear of your car. Be very careful when
attempting this procedure when the vehicle is on
any unpaved surface to avoid damage to your
vehicle.
Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels,
drive train, axles, steering or brakes are dam-
aged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in
neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine
off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine
running). A driver must be in the towed car to
steer it and operate the brakes.
NOTE:
o To avoid serious damage to your 4WD
vehicle, limit the towing to 10 mph and
not for more than 1 mile at ANY TIME.
o Before towing, check the level of the
automatic transaxle fluid. If it is below
the "HOT" range on the dipstick, add
fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing
dolly must be used.
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EMERGENCY TOWING
HSM430
HSM4037
<Front>
<Rear>
Towing Hooks
Towing Hook
CAUTION:
o The 4WD vehicle should never be towed
with the wheels on the ground. This can
cause serious damage to the transaxle
or the 4WD system.
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to
cause damage to the bumper or under-
body of the vehicle.
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HSM4030
o Do not tow with sling type truck as this
may cause damage to the bumper or
underbody of the vehicle.
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