Emergency Towing - Honda Civic Si 2005 Owner's Manual

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.
There are only two ways to tow your
vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
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.
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do the following:
Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
The tow
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
With the front wheels on the ground,
This is it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
front spoiler, remove it before
towing so it is not damaged.
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle's weight.