Before Emergency Towing; If Towing A Vehicle; Caution While Towing - Subaru 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual

5-1. Essential information

Before emergency towing

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STEP 1
Release the parking brake.
STEP 2
Shift the select lever to N (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
or shift lever to neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission).
STEP 3
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “"ACC”" (engine off) or “"ON”" (engine
running) position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn
the push-button ignition switch to “"ACC”" (engine off) or “"ON”"
(engine running) mode.

If towing a vehicle

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Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.
WARNING

Caution while towing

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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
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Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
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will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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