CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Towing Information: Service and Repair
Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow the vehicle behind another vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting the vehicle.
To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with towing hooks (A) and tie down hook slots (B).
The towing hooks can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the truck.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels
remain on the ground.
Sling-type Equipmen - The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around F)arts of the frame or suspension and the cables
lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged. This method of towing is unacceptable.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If clue to damage, the vehicle must be towed
with the front wheels on the ground, do the following:
Manual Transmission
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Release the parking brake.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
Automatic Transmission
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Release the parking brake.
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Start the engine.
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Shift to D position, then N position.
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Turn off the engine.
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
NOTE
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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), the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed.
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Trying to lift or tow the vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.
