NOTE
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Using any part other than the designated
towing hook could result in damage to vehi-
cle body.
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Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
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Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can
damage the vehicle body.
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Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the steer-
ing wheel.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
On vehicles with M/T, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
On vehicles with A/T or CVT, turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position.
[For vehicles with the keyless operation
system]
On vehicles with M/T, put the operation
mode in ACC or ON.
On vehicles with A/T or CVT, put the
operation mode in ON.
NOTE
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For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before
stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-32.
WARNING
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When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering system do not
operate. This means higher brake depres-
sion force and higher steering effort are
required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
CAUTION
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Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
3. Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral”
position (M/T), or the selector lever in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (A/T or
CVT).
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-
quired by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)
5. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.
WARNING
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Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow-
ing hook or tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
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When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transported by a tow
truck.
Towing
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