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5-1. Essential information

Installing towing eyelet

Remove the eyelet cover using a

flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a

rag between the screwdriver and

the vehicle body, as shown in the

illustration.

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Emergency towing procedure

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

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 use caution for

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

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

This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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