Towing Information: Service and Repair

Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.

Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.

Flat-bed Tow Truck Equipment -The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a flat-bed tow truck. This is the only way of transporting the vehicle.

To accommodate the flat-bed tow truck equipment, the vehicle is equipped with a detachable front/rear towing hook (A), front tie down hook slots (B), and rear tie down hook slots (C).

The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the flat-bed tow truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used secure the vehicle to the flat-bed tow truck.

NOTE:

- The front attachment hole (D) for the detachable tow hook has a rubber plug (E) covering the opening.
- The rear tie down hook slots has rubber plugs (F) over the openings. Be sure to reinstall the plugs after use.

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Rear:










Towing Hook Installation

The detachable towing hook is for towing a very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle. The hook attaches to the anchor in the front or rear bumper.

NOTICE
- To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow on an angle.
- Do not use the detachable tow hook as a tie down for securing the vehicle on a flat-bed tow truck. To secure the vehicle on a flat-bed tow truck, use the tie down hook slots provided.


- Remove the cover (A) from the bumper.

1. Remove the rubber plug (B) from the front attachment hole (C).

Front bumper:






Rear bumper:





2. Remove the detachable towing hook from the tool kit under the cargo area.

3. Screw in the detachable towing hook (D), and tighten it securely by hand.

Wheel Lift Equipment -The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lifts them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. Never tow the vehicle with wheel lift equipment.

Sling-type Equipment -The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. This method of towing the vehicle is unacceptable.

The only recommended way of towing the vehicle is on a flat-bed tow truck.

NOTICE
- Towing the vehicle with only two wheels on the ground will damage parts of the SH-AWD system. If the vehicle is damaged, it must be towed on a flat-bed tow truck or trailer.
- Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.

For the vehicle equipped with the engine start/stop button:
- If the battery is discharged, the ACC mode cannot be selected by pushing the engine start/stop button.Charge or replace the battery to unlock the steering wheel before towing.
- If the ACC mode cannot be selected because of in an electrical problem other than a discharged battery, the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed tow truck.