Acura 2006 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 276)

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.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with all four wheels on the
ground, do the following: With all four wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D for several seconds,
then to N.
Turn off the engine.
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
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Towing your vehicle with two tires on
the ground will damage parts of the
4WD system. It should be transported
on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.
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
transported with the all f our wheels of f
the ground.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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.