Which gear should be engaged when towing?

[JeffreyRose]

Towing should be done in neutral gear (or N gear). Whether it's an automatic or manual transmission, and regardless of the circumstances, the towed vehicle (the faulty vehicle) must be in neutral gear (or N gear) with the parking brake released. Below is relevant information about towing: 1. Types of towing: When a vehicle breaks down and cannot operate normally, it must be towed to a repair facility. There are several towing methods, such as off-ground towing (loaded onto a transport vehicle), semi-off-ground towing (e.g., police towing), hard towing (using a specialized tow hook frame for rigid connection), and soft towing (using a regular rope). Generally, towing refers to soft towing. 2. Towing scenarios: Soft towing typically involves two situations. One is when the faulty vehicle's engine can operate normally (the issue is in the drivetrain). In this case, the faulty vehicle should start its engine to ensure the power steering and brake assist systems function properly. The other scenario is when the faulty vehicle's engine cannot operate normally. In this case, the towed vehicle will have no power steering or brake assist (though steering and braking are still possible, just without assistance).