Emergency Towing - Honda 2009 Fit Owner's Manual

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are two ways to tow your
vehicle:
－ The operator
Flat-bed Equipment
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
－ The tow
Wheel-lift Equipment
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.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
Manual transmission:
Release the parking brake.
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Shift the transmission to neutral.
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Leave the ignition switch in the
●
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Automatic transmission:
Release the parking brake.
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Start the engine.
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Shift to D position and hold for 5
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seconds, then to N. Let the engine
run for 3 minutes, then turn it off.
Turn off the engine.
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Leave the ignition switch in the
●
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
2009 Fit

Emergency Towing

Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
front wheels off the ground.
With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
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