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 emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances below 18 mph (30 km/h).
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.
Emergency towing procedure
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STEP
1
Release the parking brake.
STEP
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
STEP
3
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to "ACC" (hybrid system off) or "ON" (hybrid
system operating) position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the "POWER" switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
mode or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
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Towing eyelets