Honda JAZZ Owner's Manual page 578

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If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
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*1 : Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
1. Check the ground underneath the vehicle
around where the transmission housing is
for a fluid leak.
u If you find a leak, call a professional
towing service and have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
2. Put cloth on the edge of the cover.
Carefully pry with a small flat-tip
screwdriver or a metal fingernail file to
remove the cover.
u The detachable towing hook mounts on
the anchor in the front bumper.
1 If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
Towing a vehicle is prohibited by law in some
countries.
Check and follow the legal requirements of the
country in which you are driving before towing your
vehicle.
If you cannot follow the exact procedure, do not tow
your vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.
If you cannot turn on the engine, you may experience
the following while your vehicle is being towed.
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Braking may become difficult since the brake
system's power assist is disabled.
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Steering wheel becomes heavy as the power
steering system is disabled.
Manual transmission models
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Turning the ignition switch to LOCK
steering wheel.
With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow
the vehicle no farther than 80 km (50 miles), and
keep the speed below 55 km/h (34 mph).
Going down a long slope heats up the brakes. This
may prevent the brakes from working properly. If
your vehicle needs to be towed on an incline, call a
professional towing service.
Make sure to use the properly-designed and attached
towing equipment.
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