TSX L4-2.4L (2005)
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.
Emergency Towing
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 only way of transporting the vehicle.
To accommodate flat-bed equipment, the vehicle is equipped with front towing hooks (A), rear towing hook (B), front tie down hook slots (C), and rear
tie down hook slots (D).
The towing hook can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to truck.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires (front or rear) end lifts them off ground. The other two wheels
remain-on the ground. This is an acceptable way of towing the vehicle.
Sling-type Equipment - 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 vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due 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 in Neutral.
Automatic Transmission
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Release the parking brake.
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Start the engine.
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Shift to the D position, then to the N position.
