Operation Manual

Towing
8-12 For emergencies
8
21. Immediately drive with great care to a
certified i-MiEV dealer and have tire
repair/replacement performed.
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If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or
tow the vehicle either with all wheels or the
rear wheels (drive wheels) off the ground.
NOTE
 Please give the empty sealant bottle to a cer-
tified i-MiEV dealer or dispose of the sealant
bottle according to regulations for the dis-
posal of chemical waste.
Towing
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
WARNING
 Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels
(drive wheels) on the ground. This may
cause damage to the electric motors. Also
this may cause a fire, if wiring in the elec-
tric motor unit room becomes damaged.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground
Dolly type
Flat bed type
CAUTION
 Never tow the vehicle using a sling type
truck.
Doing so will damage the bumper and/or
body.
CAUTION
 Never attempt to tow the vehicle using
another vehicle with a rope.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
Towing with front wheels off the ground
Towing with a sling-type truck
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