Carrier Car; Front Hood Stay - Subaru April BRZ Service Manual

CAUTION:
• Place the shift lever in "N" position during towing.
• Do not lift up the rear wheels to avoid unsteady rotation.
• Turn the ignition key to "ACC", then check the steering wheel moves freely. (Models without the
keyless access with push button start system)
• Turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or "ON" position, and check that the steering wheel moves
freely. (Models equipped with the keyless access with push button start system)
• Release the parking brake to avoid tire dragging.
• Since the power steering does not work, be careful for the heavy steering effort. (When engine
is stopped)
• Since the servo brake does not work, be careful that the brake is not applied effectively. (When
engine is stopped)
• In case of the malfunction of internal transmission or drive system, lift up four wheels (on a trail-
er) for towing.
• Do not use towing hook (eye bolt) except when towing.
• Make sure to detach the towing hook (eye bolt) after towing. If the hook remains attached, airbag
may not operate properly when receiving a shock from front side.

13.CARRIER CAR

Before lowering the vehicle from the carrier car, perform the following operations.
CAUTION:
Always perform the following operations before lowering the vehicle from the carrier car. Otherwise,
the power unit will rotate reversely, which may cause the damage to the engine, vacuum pump, and
transmission.
1) Start the engine.
2) Set the transmission shift position into driving direction of the vehicle. (Do not set the transmission into R
range when driving forward. Do not set the transmission into 1 — 6 or D range when driving in reverse.)
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform 2) mentioned above even if the engine cannot be started in some reasons.

14.FRONT HOOD STAY

1) Always attach the stay to the normal position when performing works such as inspections and general
maintenance.
CAUTION:
At the inspection and general maintenance, do not detach the stay.
(1) Normal attached position
Note
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NOTE
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