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Towing And Hoisting

We recommend that you should observe the "Excellent" procedure.

If you cannot use the "Excellent" procedure, follow the "Good" or "Permissible" procedure.

However, in that case, observe the precautions and the conditions below.

How to tow Precautions and conditions
Excellent Flat bed type: Vehicle is loaded
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Move the selector lever to the "P" position, and then pull up the electric parking brake switch.
Good Wrecker: Four road wheels are lifted
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The "Vehicle is loaded on a flat bed" procedure is recommended.
CAUTION: To tow the vehicle which drive train is damage, this towing procedure is not allowed.
Not permissible Wrecker: Front road wheels are lifted with a chain
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Never tow vehicles while suspending only the front or rear road wheels, or lifting only the front or rear road wheels, as they will make the vehicles unstable. Breakage of bumpers, etc., vehicle damage, and damage of transaxle and motor may also occur.
Wrecker: Rear road wheels are lifted with a chain
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Wrecker: Front road wheels are lifted
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Wrecker: Rear road wheels are lifted on a dolly
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Permissible Rope: Vehicle is standing on its wheels
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Towing with a rope may cause an accident or a vehicle damage. The "Vehicle is loaded on a flat bed" procedure is recommended.
If you have to tow the vehicle with a rope, observe the precautions and the conditions below.
CAUTION: The towing vehicle speed should be 30 km/h (18.6 mph) or less, and the driving distance should not exceed 30 km (18 miles). Failing to observe these conditions may cause an accident.
  • Both the front and rear wheels must be able to rotate normally.
  • The running gear and driving gear must be normal.
  • Start the Plug-in Hybrid EV system by turning the power supply mode of the electric motor switch to ON [READY (Ready to drive)]. If the Plug-in Hybrid EV system does not start, turn the power supply mode of the electric motor switch to ON.
CAUTION: If the vehicle is towed with the power supply mode in ON without starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, may cause heavy operation in steering and brake pedal, along with low 12V battery.
  • Release the electric parking brake, and move the selector lever to the "N" position.
  • Turn off MI-PILOT Assist system.
  • Turn off Adaptive Cruise Control system (ACC).
  • Turn off Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM).
  • Turn off brake auto hold function.
  • Turn off innovative pedal operation mode.