5897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AWD models
Be  sure  to  transport  the  vehicle  with  the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised  off  the  ground.  If  the  vehicle  is
towed  with  the  front  wheels  contacting
the  ground,  the  drivetrain  and  related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause  a  fire  to  occur  depending  on  the
nature of the damage or malfunction.
Be  sure  to  transport  the  vehicle  with  all
four  wheels  raised  off  the  ground.  If  the
vehicle  is  towed  with  the  tires  contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may  be  damaged,  the vehicle  may  fly off
the  truck,  or  electricity  generated  by  the
operation  of  the  motor  may  cause  a  fire
to  occur  depending  on  the  nature  of  the
damage or malfunction.