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5-1. Essential information

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Emergency towing procedure

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Put the ±ENGINE START STOP² switch in ACCESSORY mode or IGNI-

TION ON mode.

CAUTION

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Caution while towing

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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on

the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the

surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

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If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not

function, making steering and braking more difficult.

NOTICE

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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly

(vehicles with a manual transmission)

The ±ENGINE START STOP² switch must not be OFF.

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