Acura 2001 CL - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 298)

There are three popular types of
professional towing equipment.
If your car needs to be towed, call a
professional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
The tow
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the frame or suspension and
the cables lift that end of the car off
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
If your Acura cannot be transported
by flat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lift equipment with the front
wheels off the ground. If, due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the front wheels on the ground,
do the following.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D , then to N.
Turn off the engine.
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Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Sling-type Equipment
This is the best way to transport
your Acura.
This is
an acceptable way to tow your
Acura.
This method of towing is
unacceptable.
Emergency Towing
Taking Care of the Unexpected 295
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine, your car must be transported
with the front wheels off the ground.