Repair and Diagnosis: Service Precautions

Towing
If the car needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the car behind another car with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

There are three widely used methods of towing a car:

Flat-bed Equipment
- The operator loads the car on the back of a truck. This is the only recommended way of towing the NSX & NSX-T.

Wheel Lift Equipment
- The tow truck driver uses two pivoting arms which go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. This towing method is not recommended. Because of the NSX & NSX-T's low ground clearance, the body can be damaged going over large bumps or up inclines.

Sling-type Equipment
- The tow truck uses metal chains with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Damage to the car's suspension and body is almost certain if this method of towing is attempted.

If the NSX & NSX-T cannot be towed by flat-bed, it should be towed with the rear wheels off the ground. If, due to damage, the car must be towed with the rear wheels on the ground, do the following:

Manual Transmission
- Release the parking brake
- Shift the transmission to Neutral

Automatic Transmission
- Release the parking brake
- Start the engine
- Shift to (D) position, then to (N) position
- Turn off the engine

NOTICE:
- Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. The car must be towed on a flat bed if the engine will not start or the transmission will not shift.
- It is best to tow the car no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
- Trying to lift or tow the car by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the car's weight.