Subaru 2002 Impreza - Manual (Page 288)

IMPREZA(NA) A1830BE-A (ENGLISH)
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In case of emergency
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3. Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with
safety chains. Each of safety chain should be
equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull
the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms
out.
CAUTION
If your vehicle has a front underspoiler and
rear underspoiler (both optional), be careful
not to scrape them when placing the vehicle
on the carrier and when removing the vehicle
from the carrier.
J Towing with all wheels on the ground
HG9001AA
1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels
and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary.
2. Release the parking brake and put the transmis-
sion in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” posi-
tion while the vehicle is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
D Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position while the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the direction of
the wheels will be locked.
D Remember that the brake booster and pow-
er steering do not function when the engine is
not running. Because the engine is turned off,
it will take greater effort to operate the brake
pedal and steering wheel.