Honda 2007 Civic Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the front tyres and lift them
off the ground. The other two rear
tyres remain on the ground.
There are three popular types of
professional towing 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 vehicle
off the ground. Your vehicle’s
suspension and body can be
seriously damaged.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do the following:
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you
cannot shift the transmission, your
vehicle must be transported with the
front wheels off the ground.
If the gear position indicator does
not show N with the ignition switch
in the ON (II) position, the
transmission may not be shifted to
neutral. In this case, your vehicle
must be transported with the front
wheels off the ground.
Turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
Make sure that the gear position
indicator shows N.
Shift to N.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission:
i-SHIFT (automated manual
transmission):
On vehicles with i-SHIFT
CONTINUED
Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Sling-type Equipment
This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
This method of
towing is unacceptable.
Emergency Towing
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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