HONDA 2004 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 202)

The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
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.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
front spoiler, remove it before
towing so it is not damaged.
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 the following:
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
5-speed Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission (CVT):
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat-bed Equipment
This is
an acceptable way to tow your
Honda.
This is the best way to trans-
port your Honda.
Emergency Towing
Taking Care of the Unexpected 199
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
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.
Trying to lif t or tow your
vehicle by the bumpers will cause
serious damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
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