Operation Manual

Operation under adverse driving conditions
For emergencies 8-15
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Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral”
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion and secure the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-
down strap. Never place the ignition switch in
the “LOCK” position when towing.
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral”
position (manual transaxle) or the selector
lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
(CVT).
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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 rev the engine or spin the wheels.
Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can
cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
Towing the vehicle by a tow
truck
CAUTION
 This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.
 Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type B or
Type C) as illustrated. This could result in
the driving system damage or vehicle may
jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
D or Type E equipment.
 Do not tow continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) vehicles with the driving wheels
on the ground (Type B) as illustrated. If the
vehicle is towed like this, the continuously
variable transmission (CVT) fluid may not
reach all parts of the transmission, thus dam-
aging it.
If you tow CVT vehicles, use Type C, D or E
equipment.
 If the manual transaxle is malfunctioning or
damaged, transport the vehicle with the driv-
ing wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as
illustrated.
 [For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with
the active stability control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position and only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels raised
off the ground, the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident. When towing the vehicle
with only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
 [For vehicle equipped with the Electronically
controlled 4WD system]
Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot be
towed with the front or the rear wheels on
the ground.
Towing manual transaxle vehicles
with rear wheels off the ground
(Type B)
CAUTION
Towing with front wheels off the
ground (Type C)
WARNING
 To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the
towing vehicle, set the selection switch to
the recirculation position.
Operation under adverse
driving conditions
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
sand, mud or snow