HONDA 2012 Accord Crosstour - Manual (Page 401)

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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 will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.
There are two ways to tow your
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Shift to the D position and hold for
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
On 4WD models
On 2WD models
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Emergency Towing
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Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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