Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow
bars and other equipment designed for this
purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s
instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bum-
pers or associated brackets. State and local
laws regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC
position.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s
battery is discharged, refer to "Manual Park
Release" in this section for instructions on shift-
ing the transmission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen-
sion components. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend
towing this vehicle using a tow dolly. Ve-
hicle damage may occur.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your ve-
hicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using
a flatbed.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable,
AWD models can also be towed with the ignition
in the ON/RUN position, the transmission in
NEUTRAL (not in PARK!), and the rear wheels
OFF the ground with no limitation on speed or
distance. Since the ignition MUST be in the
ON/RUN position to tow in this manner, AWD
vehicles must be towed with ALL FOUR wheels
OFF the ground (e.g. on a flatbed truck) if the
Key Fob is unavailable.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method
can cause severe transmission and/or trans-
fer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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