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EMERGENCY SERVICE
WARNING
Never connect the jump lead directly
to the negative (–) terminal of the dis-
charged battery, or an explosion may
occur.
CAUTION
Connect the jump lead to the engine
mount bracket securely. If the jump
lead disconnects from the engine
mount bracket because of vibration
at the start of the engine, the jump
lead could be caught in the drive
belts.
4) If the booster battery you are using is
fitted to another vehicle, start the
engine of the vehicle with the booster
battery. Run the engine at moderate
speed.
5) Start the engine of the vehicle with the
flat battery.
6) Remove the jump leads in the exact
reverse order in which you connected
them.
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Towing
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional service. Your dealer
can provide you with detailed towing
instructions.
WARNING
For vehicles equipped with the radar
brake support system, if your vehicle
is towed with the engine on, press
the "Radar Brake Support OFF"
switch and turn off the radar brake
support system. If not, unexpected
accidents related to the system being
turned on may occur.
NOTICE
Observe the following instructions
when towing your vehicle.
• To help avoid damage to your vehi-
cle during towing, proper equip-
ment and towing procedures must
be used.
• Using the frame hook, tow your
vehicle on paved roads for short
distances at low speed.
2-Wheel Drive (2WD) Automatic
Transaxle
Automatic transaxle vehicles may be
towed using either of the following meth-
ods.
1) From the front, with the front wheels
lifted and the rear wheels on the
ground. Before towing, make sure that
the parking brake is released.
2) From the rear, with the rear wheels
lifted and a dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Towing the 2WD vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground can result
in damage to the automatic transaxle.
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