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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4 Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the
engine switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (P.175)
When the shift lever cannot be
shifted: P.1 71
■ While towing
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making
steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in lug-
gage compartment. (P.415)
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or
chains, avoid sudden starts, etc.
which place excessive stress on
the towing eyelet, cables or
chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become
damaged, broken debris may hit
people, and cause serious dam-
age.
● Do not turn the engine switch
off.
There is a possibility that the
steering wheel is locked and
cannot be operated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to
the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing
eyelets may come loose during
towing.
■ To prevent damage to the
vehicle during emergency
towing
Do not secure cables or chains to
the suspension components.
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