5945-1. Essential informationCT200h_U (OM76040U)CAUTION■Caution while towing●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress onthe emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of thesurroundings and other vehicles while towing.●Do not turn the "POWER" switch off. This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the parkinglock.●If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will notfunction, making steering and braking more difficult.■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicleMake sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.If not securely installed, towing eyelet s may come loose during towing. This maylead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.NOTICE■To prevent damaging the vehicleWhen raising the vehicle, ensure adequa te ground clearance for towing at theopposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle couldbe damaged while being towed.■To prevent causing serious damage to th e hybrid transmission when towing usinga wheel-lift type truckNever tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.■To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truckDo not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.■To prevent causing serious damage to th e hybrid transmission in emergency tow-ingNever tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may causeserious damage to the hybrid transmission.
