If Your Vehicle Must Be Towed With The Front Wheels On The Ground - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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Models without AWD system
Models without 9-speed automatic transmission
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If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:

Automatic transmission models
4. Shift to D and hold for five seconds, then to
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Manual transmission models
4. Shift to N . (
All models
5. Release the parking brake.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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1. Check the transmission fluid level.
2 Transmission Fluid P. 558
2. Hook the towing device to the towing
hook.
3. Start the engine.
If it is difficult to turn on the engine, put
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the ignition switch in ACCESSORY
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N .
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1If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the
ground:
Towing a vehicle is prohibited by law in some
countries.
Check and follow the legal requirements of the
country you are driving before towing your vehicle.
If you cannot follow the exact procedure, do not tow
your vehicle with the front wheels on the ground.
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If you cannot turn on the engine, you may experience
the following while your vehicle is being towed.
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Braking may become difficult since the brake
system's power assist is disabled.
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Steering wheel becomes heavy as the power
steering system is disabled.
Manual transmission models
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Turning the ignition switch to LOCK
steering wheel.
Going down a long slope heats up the brakes. This
may prevent the brakes from working properly. If
your vehicle needs to be towed on an incline, call a
professional towing service.
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 (34 mph).
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