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3 . Secure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains . Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out .
CAUTION
Transport by flat-bed truck may cause the headlights to become misaligned . In such a case , have the headlight alignment checked by a SUBARU dealer after transporting the vehicle by flat-bed truck .
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WARNING
. Never turn the ignition switch to the “ LOCK ”/“ 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 engine is not running . Because the engine is turned off , it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel .
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CAUTION
. If transmission failure occurs , transport your vehicle on a flatbed truck .
. Sometime damaged vehicles cannot be towed because of their damaged condition . In that case , use a flat-bed truck for transportation .
. The traveling speed must be limited to less than 20 mph ( 32 km / h ) and the traveling distance to less than 31 miles ( 50 km ). For greater speeds and distances ,
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transport your vehicle on a flatbed truck .
. Use a flat-bed truck if there are long distance downgrades or steep slopes . However , do not apply the brake pedal for a long time because the engine braking will not work while towing . Doing so could overheat the brake .
. Drive carefully and do not make an impact on the towing rope by suddenly starting .
. Use a specific towing rope for towing . If wire ropes and metal chains are needed to be used for towing , wrap the contact portion of the bumper with cloth to protect it from damage .
1 . Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral .
2 . The ignition switch should be in the “ ON ” position while the vehicle is being towed .
3 . Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle .
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In Case of Emergency
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