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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the front wheels on the ground,
do not tow the vehicle more than 50
miles (80 km), and keep the speed
below35mph(55km/h).
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
Start the engine.
Shift the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Shift to the D position and hold for
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
CONTINUED
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Emergency Towing
Flat-bed Equipment
Wheel-lift Equipment
This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
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Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels off the ground.
2012 Accord Coupe
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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