Honda HR-V: Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
■ Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift from side to side or break.
2WD models
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must be transported by the flat bed equipment.
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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tip
screwdriver. Put it into the cover as shown
in the imag
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
*1: 2WD
*2: AWD
■Engine Specifications
■Fuel
■Washer Fluid
■Light Bulbs
■Brake Fluid
■Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid*
*1: 2WD
*2: AWD
■Manual T
SEE MORE:
DTC B0020-13
Special Tools Required
SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
SRS Simulator Lead L 070AZ-SNAA300
NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced
with new components of the correct part
Abnormal Noise (AT Accelerate) (AWD)
Probable Cause
Gear noise
Poor gear mesh between ring gear and drive pinion
Hypoid gear (wear or damage)
Poor pre-road (drive pinion)
Debris in hypoid gear area
Fluid level too low
Distortion of the differential carrier case
Excessive backlash (hypoid gear)
Excessive backlash (differential
