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Use a towing cable or chain less
than 5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12
inches) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
•
Drive carefully so the towing cable
or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
• Before
towing,
check
the
Automated manual transmission
for fluid leaks under your vehicle. If
the Automated manual transmis-
sion fluid is leaking, flatbed equip-
ment or a towing dolly must be
used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehi
-
cle in a slow and gradual manner
while maintaining tension on the
tow rope or chain to start or drive
the vehicle, otherwise tow hooks
and the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when
towing:
• Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle.
• Do not use the towing hooks to
pull a vehicle out of mud, sand
or other conditions from which
the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power.
• Limit the vehicle speed to 15
km/h (10 mph) and drive less
than 1.5 km(1 mile) when towing
to avoid serious damage to
transmission. (for Automated
manual transmission vehicle)
• The vehicle should be towed at a
speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or
less within the distance of 20 km
(12 mph). (for Manual transmis
-
sion vehicle)
