Emergency towing – HONDA 2014 Insight - Owner's Manual User Manual

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

With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

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.

There are two ways to tow your
vehicle:

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.

The operator

loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.

Start the engine.

Shift to the D position and hold for
5 seconds, then to N.

Turn off the engine.

Release the parking brake.

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

Wheel-lif t Equipment

Flat-bed Equipment

This is an

acceptable way to tow your vehicle.

This is the best way to

transport 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, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.

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