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179 (Continued) MANUAL PARK RELEASE See an authorized dealer to disengage the manual park release lever. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. The operators of the assistance vehicle must be informed with regard to the vehicle's minimum height from ground in order to avoid contact between the ends of the fascia/bumper with the equipment of the breakdown truck. attachment corners of the vehicle, to be taken into consideration when loading the vehicle on the assistance vehicle. Front And Rear Loading Angles R EAR W HEEL D RIVE (RWD) M ODELS It is recommended to tow the vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a roadside assistance vehicle. If an assistance vehicle with a flatbed is not available, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels lifted from the ground using a trailer or special equipment allowing lifting of the rear wheels. WARNING! A special tool is required to perform this procedure. Damage to the vehicle or serious injury or death may occur if the procedure is performed improperly. Please contact an authorized dealer to have this procedure performed. CAUTION! The vehicle should be transported with all four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a roadside assistance vehicle. Avoid towing with only the front (or rear) wheels lifted. When towing with only the front (or rear) wheels lifted, in addition to damaging the body, it could damage the transmission. Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remain released, while being towed. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. CAUTION! RWD Models AWD Models A — Front Loading Angle 12.880° 15.160° B — Rear Loading Angle 17.105° 18.400° CAUTION! Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing. Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while being towed. |