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5-1. Essential information

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Before emergency towing

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Release the parking brake.

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Shift the shift lever to ±N².

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Turn the ±ENGINE START STOP² switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or

IGNITION ON mode (engine running).

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 (2WD models)

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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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and the transfer (AWD

models)

Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.

This may cause serious damage to the transmission and the transfer.