Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck - Acura 2014 TL Owner's Manual

On models with keyless access system
When you need to release the
steering lock while your vehicle's
battery is dead, do this:
1. Follow the proper jump starting
procedures, Step 1 through Step 5,
to apply the power to your vehicle
(see pages 591 and 592
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button to set the power mode to
ACCESSORY (see page
verify the steering lock is released.
3. Follow the jump starting
procedures, Step 8 and Step 9, and
the instructions to disconnect the
jumper cable (see page
steering will remain unlocked even
if the battery is dead.
Failure to comply means the steering
lock may be damaged.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see page
If you slip the clutch for a long time
while trying to get unstuck, you may
overheat and damage the
). transmission. Use a tow service to
prevent transmission damage.
For very short distances, such as
184 ) and freeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchor in the front bumper.
592 ). The

Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

607 ).
To use the towing hook:
1. Remove the cover from the front
bumper using your fingers, or pry
it off using a cloth and a flat-tip
screwdriver to prevent scratches.
2. Remove the towing hook and
wheel nut wrench from the tool
case in the spare tire (see page
584 ).
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