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If your car needs to be towed, call a
professional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another car with
just a rope or chain. It is very danger-
ous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of
towing a car:
Flat-bed Equipment — The operator
loads your car on the back of a truck.
This is the best way of transport-
ing your Acura.
Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow truck
uses two pivoting arms which go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
wheels remain on the ground.
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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 car off the
ground. Your car's suspension and
body can be seriously damaged if this
method of towing is attempted.
If your Acura cannot be transported
by flat-bed, it should be towed with
the front wheels off the ground. If,
due to damage, your car must be
towed with the front wheels on the
ground, do the following:
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
NOTICE
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you
cannot shift the transmission, your
car must be transported on a flat-bed.
It is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles, and keep the speed
below 35 mph.
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car's weight.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Towing
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