Repair and Diagnosis: Service and Repair

TOWING AND HOISTING

WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION




FRONT TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION: This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling- type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use wheel lift or flat bed equipment. The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for extended distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recommended that vehicles be towed using the front pickup whenever possible.




REAR TOWING PICKUP

CAUTION:
- This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sling- type equipment to prevent the lower arm from deformation. If this vehicle is towed, use a wheel lift or flat bed equipment.
- Do not use the steering column lock to secure the front wheel for towing.
- Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if vehicle will have drive wheels on the ground.
- If these limits cannot be met, the front wheels must be placed on a tow dolly.

Automatic transmission vehicle may be towed on the front wheels at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distances not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).

TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
When a locked vehicle must be towed and keys are not available, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front, provided the parking brake is released. If not released, the rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when towing the vehicle:
1. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE VEHICLE BY ATTACHING TO OR WRAPPING AROUND THE BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding parts or damaged vehicle such as hoods, doors, fenders, trim, etc. should be secured or removed prior to moving the vehicle.
3. Operator should refrain from going under a vehicle if is lifted by the towing equipment, unless the vehicle is adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle.
5. state and local rules and regulations must be followed when towing a vehicle.

LIFTING, JACKING SUPPORT LOCATION




FLOOR JACK

CAUTION:
- Never support any point other than the specified one, or it will be deformed.
- For lifting, put rubber or similar material between the side sill and rigid rack, or the side sill area will be damaged.




POST TYPE
Special care should be taken when raising the vehicle on a frame contact type hoist. The hoist must be equipped with the proper adapters in order to support the vehicle at the proper locations.

CAUTION: When service procedures require removing rear suspension, fuel tank and spare tire, place additional weight on rear end of vehicle or anchor vehicle to hoist to prevent tipping of center of gravity changes.