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Emergency towing – HONDA 2002 Accord Coupe - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
Shift to D , then to N.
Turn off the engine.

If your car needs to be towed, call a
professional towing service or, if you
belong to one, an organization that
provides roadside assistance. Never
tow your car behind another vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.

The operator

loads your car on the back of a truck.

The tow

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

The tow

truck uses metal cables with hooks
on the ends. These hooks go around
parts of the frame or suspension and
the cables lift that end of the car off
the ground. Your car’s suspension
and body can be seriously damaged.

If your Honda cannot be transported
by flat-bed, it should be towed by
wheel-lift equipment with the front
wheels off the ground. If due to
damage, your car must be towed
with the front wheels on the ground,
do the following:

Release the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to Neutral.

With the front wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

There are three popular types of
professional towing equipment.

4

5-speed Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Flat-bed Equipment

Wheel-lif t Equipment

Sling-type Equipment

This is the best way to transport
your Honda.

This is

an acceptable way to tow your
Honda.

This method of towing is
unacceptable.

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Taking Care of the Unexpected

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Improper towing preparation will

damage the transmission. Follow the

above procedure exactly. If you cannot

shift the transmission or start the

engine (automatic transmission), your

car must be transported with the front

wheels off the ground.

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