Towing Information: Service and Repair

TOWING
- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.
- A towed 2WD vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
- When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.




- A towed AWD vehicle must have all its wheels off the ground.

Towing a 2WD Vehicle






CAUTION: Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.






CAUTION: Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.

Towing a AWD Vehicle






WARNING: Towing a AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle on a flat bed truck.

Tiedown Hook






CAUTION: Do not use the hook loops under the rear bumper for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.

Tiedown Hook

CAUTION:
- Don't use the tiedown hook under the front and rear for towing. It is designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it's being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.
- Either of the rear tiedown hooks (left/right) can be used.

1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and lug wrench from the trunk.
2. Wrap a lug wrench with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the painted bumper and open the cap located on the front and rear bumper.

CAUTION: The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface.




Front




Rear

3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.




Front




Rear

4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.

CAUTION: If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when tying down the vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper.




Front




Rear

TIEDOWN HOOK

Tiedown Hook

CAUTION: Do not use the tie down hook for towing the vehicle. Use it only for securing the vehicle.