General Notices & Precautions: 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 eye bolt 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 install the eye bolt.
CAUTION:
- Pull the screwdriver which is inserted into the hook cover.
- Do not remove the hook cover holding the slit of the hook cover.
- Precautions
| 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 |
Allow driving distance 50 km (31 miles) or less |
|
| Raising the front wheels | Prohibition | X |
| Lifting up the front wheels |
|
X |
| Marked ◦: OK, Marked X: Prohibited, Marked : 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.
- Do not use towing hook (eye bolt) except when towing.
- Make sure to detach the towing hook (eye bolt) after towing. If it remains attached, airbag may not operate properly when receiving a shock. And it may also affect the crash performance of the vehicle.