Emergency Towing
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, the illustrations show the 4-door models.

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service.
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the below procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed tow truck.
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.
It is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the vehicle speeds below 35 mph (55 km/h) except when loading on a flat-bed tow truck.
For the vehicle equipped with the engine start/stop button
If the 12 volt battery is discharged, the ACCESSORY mode cannot be selected by pushing the engine start/stop button. Charge or replace the 12 volt battery to unlock the steering wheel before towing.
If the ACCESSORY mode cannot be selected because of in an electrical problem other than a discharged 12 volt battery, the flat-bed tow truck is the only way to transport the vehicle.
For the vehicle equipped with the electric parking brake
If the 12 volt battery is discharged, the electric parking brake cannot be canceled by pushing the electric parking brake/automatic brake hold switch. Charge or replace the 12 volt battery to release the parking brake before towing.
If the electric parking brake is disabled in an electrical problem or severe vehicle damage, the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed tow truck.

Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.

Towing Method
Transmission Type
Shift Position
Notes
M/T
CVT
M/T
CVT
Cable-type Equipment
?
?
Neutral
N
Check the transmission fluid amount and for leaks. If transmission fluid leaks are found or fluid amount is low, the vehicle must be transported by a flat-bed tow truck.
Turn the vehicle to the ACCESSORY or ON mode, and then release the parking brake.
Flat-bed Tow Truck Equipment
?
?
Neutral
P
Secure the vehicle securely on a flat-bed truck.
Apply the parking brake.
Front Wheel Lift Equipment
?
?
Neutral
N
Turn the vehicle to the ACCESSORY or ON mode, and then release the parking brake.

Towing Hooks/Tie Down Hook Slots Locations
The front towing hook and detachable rear towing hook (for some models) can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the flat-bed tow truck, and the front/rear tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the flat-bed tow truck.
The tie down hook slots are covered with rubber plugs. Be sure to reinstall them after use.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the front towing hook and detachable rear towing hook (for some models) for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow on an angle.
2/4-door models (except Japan production models) are not equipped with a rear towing hook. Do not use the rear bumper or the rear tie down slots as a towing hook. It will cause a severe damage to the rear of the vehicle.

Front towing hook:
  
A: Front towing hook
  
Detachable rear towing hook (for some 4-door models):
Detachable rear towing hook (5-door models):
B: Detachable rear towing hook
C: Detachable rear towing hook
Tie down hook slots:
D: Front tie down hook slots
E: Rear tie down hook slots
F: Rubber plugs: Be sure to reinstall the plugs after use.