Emergency Towing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle.
Flat-bed Tow Truck Equipment -The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a flat-bed tow truck.
This is the only way of transporting the vehicle.
To accommodate the flat-bed tow truck equipment, the vehicle is equipped with a detachable front/rear towing hook (A), front tie down hook slots (B), and rear tie down hook slots (C).
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 secure the vehicle to the flat-bed tow truck.
NOTE:
The tie down hook slots use rubber plugs (D) to cover the openings.