CAUTION
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[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Ac-
tive Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels
raised off the ground (Type B or C), the
ASC may operate, resulting in an acci-
dent. When towing the vehicle with the
front wheels raised, keep the ignition
switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion. When towing the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised, keep the ignition
switch in the “ACC” position.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position and
secure the steering wheel in a straightahead posi-
tion with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place the
ignition switch in the “LOCK” position when tow-
ing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion (M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful at-
tention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located as
shown in the illustration. Secure the tow rope
to the front towing hook.
NOTE
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Do not use the tie-down hook (B) for towing.
This hook is provided only for the purpose of
transporting the vehicle itself.
Using any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to the ve-
hicle 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 horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, turn the ignition
switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position (M/T)
or “ON” position (A/T or CVT) to unlock
the steering wheel.
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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 stop-
ping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-21.
WARNING
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When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering pump
do not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering ef-
fort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.
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On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, have
the vehicle transported by a tow truck
with all wheels raised off the ground if
the engine does not start.
If the vehicle is towed without starting
the engine, the Twin Clutch SST may be
damaged because the fluid will not reach
all parts of the transmission.
Refer to “If your vehicle needs to be tow-
ed” on page 6-19.
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Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position. The steering wheel
will lock, causing loss of control.
3. Place the gearshift lever (M/T) in the “Neu-
tral” position, or the selector lever (A/T or
CVT) or gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST)
in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
For emergencies
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