Emergency towing precautions

  • Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.

  • Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).

  • Release the parking brake.

  • Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have reduced brake performance.

  • More steering effort will be required because the power steering system will be disabled.

  • If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake performance will be reduced. Stop often and let the brakes cool off.

  • The vehicle should be towed at a speed of 25 km/h (15 mph) or less within the distance of 20 km (12 miles). (For Manual transmission vehicle)

  • To avoid serious damage to the Automatic Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent Variable Transmission, limit the vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing. (for Automatic Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent Variable Transmission vehicle)

CAUTION

Automatic Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission/Intelligent Variable 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 in the ACC position. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.

  • Before towing, check the Automatic Transmission/Intelligent Variable Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission for fluid leaks under your vehicle. If the Automatic Transmission/Intelligent Variable Transmission/Dual Clutch Transmission fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a towing dolly must be used.