2013 Acura TL Owner's Manual - Page 613

Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck On models with keyless access system When you need to release the steering lock while your vehicle's battery is dead, do this: 1. Follow the proper jump starting procedures, Step 1 through Step 5, to apply the power to your vehicle (see pages 591 and 592 ). 2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to set the power mode to ACCESSORY (see page 184 ) and verify the steering lock is released. 3. Follow the jump starting procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and the instructions to disconnect the jumper cable (see page 592 ). The steering will remain unlocked even if the battery is dead. Failure to comply means the steering lock may be damaged. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page 607 ). If you slip the clutch for a long time while trying to get unstuck, you may overheat and damage the transmission. Use a tow service to prevent transmission damage. For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable towing hook that mounts on the anchor in the front bumper. To use the towing hook: 1. Remove the cover from the front bumper using your fingers, or pry it off using a cloth and a flat-tip screwdriver to prevent scratches. 2. Remove the towing hook and wheel nut wrench from the tool case in the spare tire (see page 584 ). CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected 2013 TL 609