If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the front (or rear) of the
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. 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, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inch
(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat- ic transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic trans-
mission fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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What to do in an emergency
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The driver must be in the vehi-
cle for steering and braking
operations when the vehicle is
being towed. Passengers other
than the driver must not be in
the vehicle.
CAUTION
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Vanity mirror lamp ........................................................3-114
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label ...............................................8-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-10
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-138Tire loading information label..................................5-139
Vehicle modification .........................................................F-9
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)............................5-47
Vehicle weight and luggage volume .................................8-6
Warning and indicator lights...........................................3-65 Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS) warning light ...........................................................3-72
Air bag warning light .................................................3-65
All Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light......................3-71
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ...........3-66
AUTO HOLD indicator light .....................................3-75
Charging system warning light ..................................3-68
COMFORT mode indicator light ...............................3-76
Cruise indicator light ..................................................3-76
CUSTOM mode indicator light..................................3-76
ECO mode indicator light ..........................................3-76
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light.............3-68
Electronic brake force warning light..........................3-67 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light..........3-67
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light .....3-73
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ..........................................................3-73
Engine oil pressure warning light ..............................3-69
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system warning light ...............................................3-72
High Beam Assist (HBA) indicator light ...................3-75
High beam indicator light ..........................................3-75
Icy road warning light ................................................3-71
Immobilizer indicator light ........................................3-74
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system indicator light ...3-72
LED headlamp warning light .....................................3-73
Light ON indicator light .............................................3-75
Low fuel level warning light ......................................3-69
Low tire pressure warning light .................................3-70
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL).............................3-68
Master warning light ..................................................3-70
Parking brake & brake fluid warning light ................3-65
Seat belt warning light ...............................................3-65
SMART mode indicator light .....................................3-76
SPORT mode indicator light ......................................3-76
Turn signal indicator light ..........................................3-74
Warning light ..................................................................3-65
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-23\
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