Towing
8-20
For emergencies
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2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, put the opera-
tion mode in ON to unlock the steering
wheel.
3. Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
4. On 4WD vehicles, set the drive mode-
selector to “2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if
required by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)
6. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles travel
at low speed.
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hook (B) for towing.
This hook is provided only for the purpose of
transporting the vehicle itself.
Using any part other than the designated
towing hook (A) could result in damage to
vehicle body.
NOTE
Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
Use care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
Secure the tow rope to the same side towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
WARNING
When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering pump do not
operate. This means higher brake depres-
sion force and higher steering effort are
required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
very difficult.
CAUTION
Do not leave the operation mode in OFF. The
steering wheel will lock, causing loss of con-
trol.
For vehicle equipped with the Adaptive
Cruise Control system (ACC) and Forward
Collision Mitigation system (FCM), stop
these systems to prevent an unexpected acci-
dent or unexpected operation during towing.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control system
(ACC)” on page 6-69 and “Forward Colli-
sion Mitigation system (FCM)” on page
6-83.
WARNING
Avoid sudden braking, acceleration and
steering wheel movements; such driving
operation could cause damage to the tow-
ing hook or towing rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
When going down a long slope, the brakes
may overheat, reducing effectiveness.
Have your vehicle transport by a tow
truck.
CAUTION
The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow-
ing vehicle and make sure the rope never
becomes slack.
