WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-10
o OK for 4WD
o OK for Automatic or Manual Transmission
Equipped Vehicle
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NOTE:
Before towing, check the level of the trans-
mission fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range
on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add
fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
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Towing A Car With Automatic Trans-
mission
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transmission should
never be towed from the front with the rear
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
ous damage to the transmission. If the car
must be towed from the front, a towing dolly
must be used under the rear wheels.
o If the car is being towed with all four wheels on
the ground, it can be towed only from the front.
Be sure that the transmission is in neutral. Do
not tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h (30
mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles).
Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the
key in the "ACC" position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.
o Not OK for 4WD
(OK for Part Time 4WD in 2H Position)
o OK for Automatic or Manual Transmission
Equipped Vehicle with No Damage
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Towing a Car With Manual Transmis-
sion
o Not OK for 4WD
(OK for Part Time 4WD in 2H Position)
o Not OK for Automatic Transmission
Equipped Vehicle
o OK for Manual Transmission
D080B01HP
o Be sure that the ignition key is in the "ACC"
position. This is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the steering lock mechanism, which is
not designed to hold the front wheels straight
while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged, a towing dolly
must be used.
CAUTION:
Full time 4 Wheel Drive cannot be towed with
a tow truck.
It must be towed by lifting all 4 wheels.
