Emergency towing – HONDA 2006 Civic Hybrid - 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:

Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D, then to N.
Turn off the engine.

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).

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

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.

Wheel-lif t Equipment

Flat-bed Equipment

This is an

acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.

This is the best way to trans-

port 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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