Emergency Towing - Honda Civic 4-Door Manual

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
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Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tyres and lift them off
the ground. The rear tyres remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
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If your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground:
1. Start the engine.
uIf it is difficult to turn on the engine, put the ignition switch in ACCESSORY
2. Depress the brake pedal. Move the shift lever through all its positions.
3. Shift to D and hold for 5 seconds, then to (
4. Release the parking brake.
If you cannot turn on the engine, you may experience the following while your
vehicle is being towed.
• Braking may become difficult since the brake system's power assist is disabled.
• Steering wheel becomes heavy as the power steering system is disabled.
Manual transmission models
• Turning the ignition switch to LOCK
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.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an engine start/stop button instead of an ignition switch.
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*1 locks the steering wheel.
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1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
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With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow
the vehicle no farther than 80 km, and keep the
speed below 55 km/h.
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