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Towing without wheel dollies when using a towing service

When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies:

1
Set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to ACC position.
2
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION

Towing gear position

Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may cause internal damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION

Automatic transmission

  • If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transmission is in neutral. Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC position. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.

  • To avoid serious damage to the transmission, limit the vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.

  • Before towing, check the transmission for fluid leaks under your vehicle. If the transmission fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a towing dolly must be used.