Towing - Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series Owner's Manual

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Towing

If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional service. An autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer can provide you with
detailed towing instructions.
WARNING
For vehicles equipped with the dual
sensor brake support, if your vehicle
is towed with the engine on, press
dual sensor brake support OFF
switch and turn off the dual sensor
brake support. If not, accidents
related to the system being turned on
may occur.
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions
when towing your vehicle.
• To help avoid damage to your vehi-
cle during towing, proper equip-
ment and towing procedures must
be used.
• Using the frame hook, tow your
vehicle on paved roads for short
distances at low speed.
8-15
2-wheel drive (2WD) automatic
transmission or CVT
Automatic transmission or CVT vehicles
may be towed using either of the following
methods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
lifted and a dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Towing your vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground can result in
damage to the automatic transmis-
sion or CVT.
2-wheel drive (2WD) manual trans-
mission
Manual transmission vehicles may be
towed using either of the following meth-
ods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, check that the
parking brake is released.
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
lifted and the front wheels on the
ground, provided the steering and
drivetrain are in operational condition.
Before towing, check that transmission
is in neutral, the steering wheel is
unlocked (vehicle without keyless push
start system - the ignition key should be
in "ACC" position) (vehicle with keyless
push start system - the ignition mode is
ACC), and the steering wheel is
secured with a clamping
designed for towing service.
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
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