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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with the front wheels raised or
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck.
■ To prevent damage to the
vehicle when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
● Vehicles without a smart key
system: Do not tow the vehicle
from the rear when the engine
switch is in the “LOCK” position
or the key is removed. The
steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Do not tow the vehicle from
the rear when the engine switch
is off.
● When raising the vehicle,
ensure adequate ground clear-
ance for towing at the opposite
end of the raised vehicle. With-
out adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while
being towed.
■ Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
■ When towing a vehicle
equipped with a Stop & Start
system
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle
with all 4 wheels on the ground,
perform the following procedure
before towing the vehicle, in order
to protect the system.Turn the
engine switch off and then start
the engine or turn the engine
switch to ON.
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