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Towing
If the
vehicle needs
to
be
towed,
call a professional
towing service. Never
tow
the vehicle
behind
another
vehicle with just a rope or
chain.
It is
very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There
are
three
popular
methods
of
towing
a vehicle
.
Flat-bed Equipment
-
The
operator
loads the
vehicle on
the back
of
a truck. This is the
best
way
of
transporting the
vehicle
.
Wheel
lift
Equipment -
The
tow
truck uses
two pivoting
arms
that go under the
tires
(front or
rear)
and
lifts them
off the
ground.
The other
two
tires remain
on
the
ground
.
The
vehicle's
suspension and body
can be
seriously damaged
if
this method of
towing
is
attempted.
Sling-type Equipment - The tow truck uses
metal cables
with hooks on
the ends.
These hooks
go around
parts
of
the frame or suspension
and
the cables lift that
end
of
the
vehicle off the
ground.
The
vehicle's suspension and
body
can
be
seriously
damaged
if
this method of towing
is
attempted.
This methed
of
towing the
CR-V
is
unacceptable.
The
only recommended
way
of
towing
the
CR-V
is on
a
flat-bed
truck.
Two wheel
drive
CR-V'
s
may
also
be
towed
with
all
four wheels on
the
ground.
I
NOTICE
I
Towing the four-wheel drive CR· V with only two
wheels on the ground will damage parts of the
.WO
system. If this vehicle is damaged, it should be towed
on a flat-bed truck or trailer.
If the 2 wheel drive CR-V is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
•
Release the
parking
brake.
•
Shift the
transmission in Neutral.
Automatic Transmission
•
Release the parking brake.
•
Start the
engine.
•
Shift
to li?--;J position, then
llil
position.
• Turn
off
the
engine.
I
NOTICE
I
Improper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If
you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine.
the vehicle must be transported on a flat·bed truck.
If the vehicle is towed with four wheels on the ground,
it
is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (SO
km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/hl.
Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's
weight.
Front:
Rear:
TOWING HOOKS Ind
TE DOWN BRACKETS
TIE DOWN BRACKET
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