Roadside Assistance (Continued)
Towing (Continued)
Towing with all wheels on the ground
1. Release the parking brake and shift the select lever to the Neutral position.
2. The ignition switch or push-button ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position while the
vehicle is being towed.
3. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING:
• Never turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” (off) position or push the push-button ignition switch to the
“OFF” position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the
wheels will be locked.
• Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function when the hybrid system is not
running. Because the hybrid system is turned off, it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
Note:
• If transmission failure occurs, transport the vehicle on a flat-bed truck.
• Do not run the hybrid system while the vehicle is being towed using this method. Transmission
damage could result if the vehicle is towed with the engine running.
• The traveling speed must be limited to less than 20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling distance
to less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds and distances, transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.
Towing with All Wheels on the Ground
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