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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on the dip-stick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus- pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle: If you do not use a towing dolly,place the ignition key in the "ACC"position and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when tow- ing from the rear without a towing dolly.
CAUTION:
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the ve- hicle.
o Do not tow with sling type truck as this may cause damage to thebumper or underbody of the ve-hicle. HGK4016
D080B01O-GAT Towing the Vehicle
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Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment (3). 1)
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3)
dolly
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxleshould never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage tothe transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground. D080D02A-EAT Emergency Towing For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available, attacha tow cable, chain or strap to one of the towing hooks under the front/rear of your car.
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CAUTION:
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 transaxle is in neu-tral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25 km).
o Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC"position.
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Rear Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface.This could result in serious damage to your car. Nor should towing be attempted if thewheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and thekey is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towedcar to steer it and operate the brakes.
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AIR CLEANER FILTER SPARK PLUGS TIMING BELT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS, PARKING BRAKE STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS/ LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DRIVE SHAFTS & BOOTS MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)
F040A04GK-EAT The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K C, E B, H D, E, F, G B, D, E, F, G C, D, G, H C, D, G, H C, D, E, F C, D, E, F, G A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J A, C, E, F, G, H, I C, E
MAINTENANCE ITEM
DRIVING
CONDITION
EVERY 4,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY EVERY 37,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS EVERY 60,000 MILES OR 48 MONTHS MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY MORE FREQUENTLYEVERY 9,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS EVERY 60,000 MILES EVERY 27,000 MILES MORE FREQUENTLYR R R R R II II
R R R
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSA - Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5miles(8km) in normal temperature or less than 10miles(16km) in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 32°C (90°F)G - Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roadH - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH(170 Km/h) K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
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