5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the towing
hook(s). This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for
short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing hook
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Emergency towing procedure
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
STEP
1
Turn the engine switch to the "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine
running) position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The "ENGINE START STOP" switch must be in the ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
STEP
2
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in "H4". (The center differen-
tial is unlocked.)
STEP
3
Put the shift lever in "N".
STEP
4
Release the parking brake.
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