Emergency Towing - Acura 2000 TL Owner's Manual

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If your car needs to be towed, call a
professional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular types of
professional towing equipment:
The operator
Flat-bed Equipment —
loads your car on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport
your Acura.
The tow
Wheel-Lift Equipment —
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. This is
an acceptable way to tow your
Acura.
The tow
Sling-type Equipment —
truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the frame or suspension and
the cables lift that end of the car off
the ground. Your car's suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.
This method of towing is
unacceptable.
If your Acura cannot be transported
by flat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lift equipment with the front
wheels off the ground. If, due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the front wheels on the ground,
do the following.
•
Release the parking brake.
•
Start the engine.
•
Shift to D , then to N.
5
•
Turn off the engine.

Emergency Towing

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