Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 579

EMERGENCY SERVICE
2-wheel drive (2WD) automatic tran-
saxle
Automatic transaxle vehicles may be
towed using either of the following meth-
ods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
lifted and a dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Towing your vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground can result in
damage to the automatic transaxle.
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2-wheel drive (2WD) manual tran-
saxle
Manual transaxle vehicles may be towed
using either of the following methods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, check that the
parking brake is released.
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
lifted and the front wheels on the
ground, provided the steering and
drivetrain are in operational condition.
Before towing, check that transaxle is in
neutral, the steering wheel is unlocked
(vehicle without keyless push start sys-
tem - the ignition key should be in
"ACC" position) (vehicle with keyless
push start system - the ignition mode is
"ACC"), and the steering wheel is
secured with a clamping
designed for towing service.
NOTICE
The steering column is not strong
enough to withstand shocks trans-
mitted from the front wheels during
towing. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
4-wheel drive (4WD)
Your vehicle should be towed under one of
the following conditions:
1) With all four wheels on a flat-bed truck.
2) With the front or rear wheels lifted and
a dolly under the other wheels.
NOTICE
Towing the 4WD automatic transaxle
vehicle with four wheels on the
ground can result in damage to the
automatic transaxle and/or the 4WD
system.
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