Emergency towing – HONDA 2008 honda civic 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.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.

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.

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).

Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever through all its
positions.

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

Release the parking brake.

Turn off the engine.

Shift to D position for 5 seconds,
then to N.

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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