Honda legend Owner's Manual page 584

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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
with the front wheels off the ground.
On vehicles with i-SHIFT
If the gear position indicator does
not show N with the ignition switch
in the ON (II) position, the
transmission may not be shifted to
neutral. In this case, your vehicle
must be transported with the front
wheels off the ground.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the
speed below 55 km/h (35 mph).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
front spoiler, remove it before
towing so it is not damaged.
Do not tie down the vehicle at an
angle with which the towing cables
hit against the vehicle's front
bumper. To avoid your vehicle from
damaging, protect the front bumper
with a tape.
If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described above, and leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) position so the steering wheel
does not lock. Make sure the radio
and any electrical accessories are
turned off so they do not run down
the battery.
Emergency Towing
The steering system can be
damaged if the steering wheel is
locked. Leave the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) position, and
make sure the steering wheel turns
freely before you begin towing.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by
the bumpers will cause serious
damage. The bumpers are not
designed to support the vehicle's
weight.
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