IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
3-8
since the steering lock is not designed to
withstand the force required to hold the front
wheels straight during the tow.
o The vehicle must not be towed with the front
wheels on the ground for more than thirty
miles.
SD100A2-E
Automatic Transaxle Vehicle
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
QUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
The vehicle may be towed by the conventional
method using the towing eye at the front of the
vehicle as an attachment point.
In addition, a suspended tow may be given to the
front of the vehicle without an towing dolly. In the
event of a suspended tow being given to the rear
of the vehicle, the use of an towing dolly is
imperative.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
CAUTION:
The following restriction must be observed
in order to avoid serious damage to the
transaxle.
The vehicle must never be towed from the
rear with the front wheels on the ground.
The vehicle must not be towed until transaxle
fluid has been added to bring the level up to
the "HOT" marking on the dipstick. (The level
will need to be reduced again after towing).
The vehicle must not be towed at speeds
faster than 25 mph. or distances greater than
fifty miles. The general points regarding the
steering lock etc. described in the preceding
section (Manual transaxle vehicle) should be
observed.
D120A01A-EAT
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
Information about the key of immobilizer system
will be found on page 1-2.
SD090A1-E
Manual Transaxle Vehicle
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE
The vehicle may be towed by the conventional
method using the towing eye at the front of the
vehicle as an attachment point. In addition, a
suspended tow with or without an towing dolly
may be used with either the front or the rear
wheels being suspended, provided the above
caution is observed.
In addition, the following points must
be noted:
o If towing by conventional means, the ignition
key must be at the "ACC" position, otherwise
the steering lock will be activated.
o Because the brake system and steering sys-
tem power assistance is derived from the
engine, the amount of effort required to stop or
steer the vehicle will be greater than normal.
o If a suspended tow is being given to the rear,
the ignition key must be at the "ACC" position
HGK200
D080C01GK
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