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Dr0707o00255a, Emergency towing – HONDA 2007 Accord Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
an organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.

There are two ways to tow your
vehicle:

The operator

loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.

Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.

The tow

truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front) and lift them
off the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground.

If, due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the front wheels on
the ground, do this:

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Flat-bed Equipment

Wheel-lif t Equipment

This is the best way to

transport your vehicle.

This is an

acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.

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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 f ront wheels of f
the ground.

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