General Information: Notices: Note: Towing
Avoid towing vehicles except when the vehicle cannot be driven. For models with AWD, AT or VTD, use a loader instead of towing. When towing other vehicles, pay attention to the following to prevent hook or vehicle damage resulting from excessive weight.
- Do not tow other vehicles with a front tie-down hook.
- Make sure the vehicle towing is heavier than the vehicle being towed.
- Remove the hook cover, and then install the hook.
CAUTION:
- Pull the screwdriver which is inserted into the hook cover.
- Do not remove the hook cover holding the slit of the hook cover.
- NOTESTOWING PRECAUTIONS CHART
Towing Precautions AT Lifting up four wheels (On a trailer) Towing the vehicle after lifting up all four wheels is a basic rule for AWD model. ◦ Rope - Check if both front and rear wheels are rotated normally.
- Driving speed 30 km/h (19 MPH) or less Allow driving distance 50 km (31 miles) or less
"Triangle Marking" Raising the front wheels Prohibition X Lifting up the front wheels - Prohibited, due to damage on bumper, front grille, etc.
- Do not raise the vehicle with bumper.
X Marked ◦: OK, marked X : Prohibited, Marked with triangle : Conditionally OK.
CAUTION:
- Check ATF, gear oil and rear differential oil before driving.
- Place the shift lever in "N" position during towing.
- Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.
- Turn the ignition key to "ACC", then check the steering wheel moves freely.
- Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.
- Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort. (When engine is stopped)
- Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When engine is stopped)
- In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trailer) for towing.