Emergency Towing - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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Emergency Towing

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.
On 2WD models
There are three popular types of
professional towing equipment.
Flat-bed Equipment
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. This is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Wheel-lift Equipment
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the front tyres and lift them
off the ground. The rear tyres
remain on the ground.
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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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 vehicle
off the ground. Your vehicle's
suspension and body can be
seriously damaged.
towing is unacceptable.
The operator If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:
Manual Transmission
The tow Shift the transmission to neutral.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
This is an
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine.
Shift to the D position and hold for
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
The tow Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
This method of 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 80 km (50 miles), and keep the
speed below 55 km/h (35 mph).