Honda 2008 Civic Sedan User Manual download pdf (Page 289)

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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.

The operator

loads your vehicle on the back of a

truck.

Therearetwowaystotowyour

vehicle:

If, due to damage, your vehicle must

be towed with the front wheels on

the ground, do this:

Release the parking brake.

Shift the transmission to neutral.

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 front tires and lift them off

the ground. The rear tires remain on

the ground.

With the front wheels on the ground,

do not tow the vehicle more than 50

miles (80 km), and keep the speed

below35mph(55km/h).

Start the engine.

Press on the brake pedal. Move

the shift lever through all its

positions.

Leave the ignition switch in the

ACCESSORY (I) position so the

steering wheel does not lock.

Release the parking brake.

Turn off the engine.

Shift to D position for 5 seconds,

then to N.

Manual transmission:

Automatic transmission:

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.

Emergency Towing

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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 (automatic transmission), your

vehicle must be transported with the

f ront wheels of f the ground.

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