Do not tow 4WD vehicles, or 2WD vehicles
with CVT, with this style.
Do not tow 4WD vehicles with this style.
Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
CAUTION
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This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.
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Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type B)
as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system dam-
age.
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Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type
C) as illustrated. This could result in driving
system damage or the vehicle may jump at
the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
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On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi-
cle with the driving wheels on a carriage
(Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
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The 4WD vehicles cannot be towed with on-
ly the front or rear tyres on the ground even
if they are in “2WD” drive mode.
CAUTION
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[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Active
Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on-
ly the rear wheels raised off the ground
(Type B or C), the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position or put the operation mode in
ACC.
When towing the vehicle with the front
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or the
operation mode as follows.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Towing
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