Acura 1995 NSX, Online Reference Owner'S Manual

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Towing
If your car needs to be towed, call a
professional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
now your car behind another car with
ust a rope or chain. It is very danger-
ous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of
owing a car:
Flat-bed Equipment — The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck.
This is the only recommended
way of transporting your
NSX.
Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow
ruck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
hem off the ground. The other two
wheels remain on the ground. This
owing method is not recommended.
Because of your car's low ground
clearance, the body can be damaged
going over large bumps or up in-
clines.
Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck
uses metal cables with hooks on the
ends. These hooks go around parts of
the frame or suspension and the
cables lift that end of the car off the
ground. Your car's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if this
method of towing is attempted.
If your NSX cannot be transported by
flat-bed, it should be towed with the
rear wheels off the ground. If, due to
damage, your car must be towed with
the rear wheels on the ground, do
the following:
5-speed Manual Transmission
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Automatic Transmission
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
car must be towed on a flat-bed.
It is best to tow the car no farther
than 80 km (50 miles), and keep
the speed below 35 mph
(55 km/h).
Trying to lift or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car's weight.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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