Specifications

10-04-4
HOisting, Jacking and Towing
10-04-4
TOWING (Continued)
FRONT
REAR
On both side silis
On both side sills
Towing Procedures
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle during any towing operation.
Laws and regulations applicable to vehicles
in tow
must always be observed.
Release the parking brake and place the shift lever
in
NEUTRAL. Insert and turn the ignition key to unlock the
steering column.
CAUTION: When a vehicle is towed on its front
wheels do not use the vehicle steering column
lock to lock the front wheels in the straight ahead
position. If
it is necessary to lock the front
wheels, a steering wheel clamping device must
be used.
CAUTION: Do
not use J-hooks under any
circumstances. J-hooks will cause damage
to
drivetrain and suspension components.
Y3180-A
If excessive vehicle damage or other conditions
prevent towing a vehicle with its drive wheels off the
ground, use wheel dollies.
With all four wheels
on the ground, the vehicle may
only be towed forward.
In this case, it cannot be towed
in excess of 56 km I h (35 mph) for more than 80 km
(50 miles) without danger of damaging the transaxle.
If towing speed will exceed
56 km / h (35 mph) or if the
towing distance will exceed
80 km (50 miles), use one
of the following methods:
1. Tow with the front wheels off the ground.
2. Use a flat·bed
tow vehicle.
NOTE: It is recommended that this vehicle
be
towed with wheel lift equipment or flatbed
equipment. Use the following procedures
if
slingbelt equipment must be used.
The following illustration shows standard towing
equipment.
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