Honda CR-V 1998 Reference Owner's Manual page 268

If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or,
if you belong to one, an organization
that provides roadside assistance.
Never tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle with just a rope or
chain. It is very dangerous.
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of
towing a vehicle:
Flat-bed Equipment — The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. This is the only way to
transport a your vehicle. Any other
method of towing will damage the
drive system. When you contact the
towing agency, inform them that a
flat-bed is required.
NOTICE
Towing a 4WD CR-V with only two
tires on the ground will damage parts
of the 4WD system. It should be
transported on a flat-bed truck or
trailer.
Wheel Lift Equipment — The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground.
Never tow your vehicle with wheel
lift equipment.
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
cables lift that end of the vehicle off
the ground. Your vehicle's
suspension and body can be
seriously damaged. This method of
towing your CR-V is unacceptable.
NOTICE
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If You cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported on a flat-
bed.
Refer to Towing Your Vehicle
Behind a Motorhome on page
171 for non-emergency towing
information.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Towing