If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydangerous.There are two ways to tow yourvehicle:The operatorloads your vehicle on the back of atruck.The operator will loadyour vehicle on the back of a truck.Any other method of towing willdamage the drive system. When youcontact the towing agency, informthem a flat-bed is required.If, due to damage, your vehicle mustbe towed with the front wheels onthe ground, do this:The towtruck uses two pivoting arms that gounder the front tires and lift them offthe ground. The rear tires remain onthe ground.Start the engine.Shift to the D position and hold for5 seconds, then to N.Turn off the engine.Release the parking brake.Leave the ignition switch in theACCESSORY (I) position so thesteering wheel does not lock.Models equipped with thekeyless access system have anengine start/stop button insteadof an ignition switch.ACCESSORY Mode is theequivalent of ACCESSORY (I).For more information, see pagesand .:184 187CONTINUEDOn SH-AWD modelsExcept SH-AWD modelsFlat-bed EquipmentWheel-lift EquipmentThis is the best way totransport your vehicle.The only way you can safely towyour vehicle is with flat-bedequipment.This is an acceptableway to tow your vehicle.Emergency Towing Taking Care of the Unexpected607Towing with only two tires on theground will damage parts of theall-wheel-drive system. Your vehicleshould be transported on a f lat-bedtruck or trailer.2/07/20 11:48:16 31TK4640_612
