Pulling a stuck vehicle
Front
Do not use the tie down hooks for towing or vehicle recovery.
Front:
Securely install the recovery hook 1 (stored in the luggage room) as illustrated.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the original place after use.
Rear
Rear:
Do not use the tie down hook to pull the vehicle.
- Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle or the recovery hook. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
- Do not use the vehicle tie down hooks to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow a vehicle using the vehicle tie down hooks.
- Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.
- Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.
- Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
See also:
Reporting safety defects
For USA
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administratio ...
Warning signals
To help prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly
by erroneous operation of the Intelligent
Key or to help prevent the vehicle from being
stolen, a chime or buzzer sounds from inside and
ou ...
Operating the HomeLink universal transceiver
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver (once programmed)
may now be used to activate the garage
door, etc. To operate, simply press the appropriate
programmed HomeLink Universal
Transceiver button ...