Emergency Towing

If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service.

NOTICE: 

• 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 vehicles 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 vehicles 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 electrical parking brake is disabled in an electrical problem or severe vehicle damage, the vehicle must be transported on a flat-bed tow truck.

For vehicles equipped with the neutral position holding mode 

• Neutral Position Holding Mode is automatically canceled after several minutes.

For vehicles equipped with the park lock 

• If the transmission cannot shift from the P position/mode to the N position/mode because of an electrical problem or severe vehicle damage, shift to the N position/mode manually, and transport the vehicle by a flat-bed tow truck. See more information on "How to Release Park Lock."

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

Towing Method	Transmission Type	Shift Position	Notes
	e-CVT
Cable-type Equipment  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.	x	-	Never tow this vehicle with cable-type equipment.

Towing Method	Transmission Type	Shift Position	Notes
	e-CVT
Flat-bed Tow Truck Equipment  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.	o	P	Secure the vehicle securely on a flat-bed truck. Apply the parking brake.
Front Wheel Lift Equipment  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.	x	-	Never tow this vehicle with wheel lift equipment.

Towing Hook/Tie Down Hook Slot Locations 

The towing hooks can be used with a winch to pull the vehicle onto the flat-bed tow truck, and the tie down hook slots can be used to secure the vehicle to the flat-bed tow truck.

NOTICE: 

• To avoid damage to the vehicle, use the towing hook for straight flat ground towing only. Do not tow on an angle.
• 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.

Front towing hooks:  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC. A: Front towing hooks	Rear towing hook:  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC. B: Rear towing hook
Tie down hook slots:  Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC. C: Front tie down hook slots D: Rear tie down hook slots