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• Use a towinþ strap less than 5 m
(16 ýeet) lonþ. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide)
in the middle oý the strap ýor easy
visibility.
• Drive careýully so that the towinþ
strap is not loosened durinþ towinþ.
Emergency towing precautions
• Turn the iþnition switch to ACC so the
steerinþ wheel isnt locked.
• Place the transaxle shiýt lever in N
(Neutral).
• Release the parkinþ bake.
• Press the brake pedal with more
ýorce than normal since you will have
reduced brake perýormance.
• More steerinþ eýýort will be required
because the power steerinþ system
will be disabled.
• Iý you are drivinþ down a lonþ hill, the
brakes may overheat and brake per‐
ýormance will be reduced. Stop oýten
and let the brakes cool oýý.
CAUTION
Dual clutch 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 transaxle is in neu‐
tral. Be sure the steering is un‐
locked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driver
must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering and brakes.
• To avoid serious damage to the
dual clutch transmission, limit the
vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)
and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)
when towing.
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• Before towing, check the dual
clutch
transmission for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the dual
clutch transmission fluid is leaking,
flatbed equipment or a towing dol‐
ly must be used.
What to do in an emerþency
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