Operation Manual

Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-13
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If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to
tow the vehicle.
Please contact a certified i-MiEV dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.
There may be local regulations concerning
towing in your area. Obey the regulations in
the area where you are driving your vehicle.
Place the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position. Turn the electric motor
switch to the “ACC” position and secure the
steering wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or tie-down strap. Never place the
electric motor switch in the “LOCK” or “ON”
position when towing.
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
free it.
Do not spin the wheels. Constant efforts to
free a stuck vehicle can cause transmission
failure.
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck
service.
 Never tow another vehicle using your i-
MiEV
Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
WARNING
 Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by a tow truck.
 Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed.
CAUTION
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground
CAUTION
 If the transmission or the steering system has
a problem or damage, transport the vehicle
on a flatbed truck or tow the vehicle with the
all wheels off the ground.
 If the electric motor switch is in the “ON”
position, the Active Stability Control (ASC)
system may operate, resulting in an accident.
Make sure the electric motor switch is in the
“ACC” position before towing.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow
WARNING
 When trying to rock your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are no
people nearby. The rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward
or backward, and injure any bystanders.
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