Emergency Towing - Acura MDX 2024 Owner's Manual

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
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Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
Models with Electronic Air Suspension (EAS)
When towing your vehicle, set the vehicle height to High, set Leveling Control to
OFF, and secure the tires to the flatbed tow truck.
2 Leveling Control P. 464
2 Driving Vehicle Height Adjustment P. 462
2WD models
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Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency Towing
Models with Electronic Air Suspension (EAS)
WARNING
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Securing the vehicle body to the flatbed
tow truck can damage the vehicle or cause
injury.
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.
2WD models
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 559
717