Emergency towing – HONDA Accord xl 2007 Fit User Manual

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.

The operator

loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.

There are two ways to tow your
vehicle:

If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:

Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to neutral.

The tow

truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front) and lift them
off the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground.

Turn off the engine.

Shift to D, then to N.

Start the engine.

Release the parking brake.

Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.

Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.

With the front wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below 35 mph (55 km/h).

Manual transmission:

Automatic transmission:

Flat-bed Equipment

Wheel-lif t Equipment

This is the best way to

transport your vehicle.

This is an

acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.

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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.

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