SECTION 4
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift the automatic transmission selector lever143 . . .
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
1422. Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front
Release the parking brake.
From rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE:
Never tow s vehicle with an automatic transmission from
the rear with the front wheels on the ground, as this may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
3. Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE:
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front
or rear. This may cause body damage.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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Emergency towing
Emergency towing eyeletsEmergency towing eyelets
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable secured to
one of the eyelets under the front or rear of the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on
hard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must
all be in good condition.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in “N”. The ignition key must he in “ACC” (engine
off) or “ON” (engine running).CAUTION:
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes
and steering will not work so steering and braking will be
much harder than usual.
IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT THE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
Lock
Cover of shift lock
override button
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.
