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TOWING

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## Towing

• Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. State and local laws must be followed.
• A towed vehicle usually should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
• When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.

  Caution

  • Do not tow the vehicle backward forward with driving wheel on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.

  Caution

  • Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.

## Towing Hooks

  Note

  • The location of tiedown hooks and towing hooks are the same.

  Caution

  • The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (to get the vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank, for example).
  • When using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a straight direction with respect to the hook. Apply no sideways force.