Honda Civic 2016 Manual page 600

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If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
Towing Hook
3. Start the engine.
u If it is difficult to turn on the engine, put the ignition switch in ACCESSORY
or ON ( w *1 .
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Shift to D and hold for five seconds, then to
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6. Release the parking brake.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch
1. Check for any fluid leaks on the ground,
underneath the transmission housing.
u If you find a leak, call a professional
towing service and have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
2. Hook the towing device to the towing
hook.
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1If 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 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.
NOTICE
If you cannot shift the transmission or turn on the
engine, will damage the transmission. Your vehicle
must be transported with the front wheels off the
ground.
uuEmergency Towingu
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