SECTION 4
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever142 . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
141 2. 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 a 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 a 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
Emergency towing eyeletsEmergency towing eyelet
Cover of
shift lock
override button
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Emergency towing
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 be 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
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
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.
