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[ Use a towing cable or chain less than 5
m (16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30cm (12 inches) in width)
in the middle of the cable or chain for
easy visibility.
[ Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.
[ Before towing, check the automatic
transmission/dual clutch transmission
for fluid leaks under your vehicle.
If the automatic transmission fluid is
leaking, flatbed equipment or a towing
dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner whilst
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
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using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.
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a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
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(15 km/h) and drive less than 1
mile (1.5 km) when towing to avoid
serious damage to transmission. (for
Automatic transmission/Dual clutch
transmission)
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speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) or less
within the distance of 12 miles (20
km). (for Manual transmission/
Intelligent manual transmission)
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Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow the Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions.
[ Repeated driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
[ Low speed driving for long distances
[ Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
[ Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
[ Driving in heavy dust condition
[ Driving in heavy traffic areas
[ Driving on an uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
[ Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
[ Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
[ Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration
[ Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
[ Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or
refill more frequently than Normal Maintenance Schedule which is provided in your
Service Booklet.
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