TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing
Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground
RWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is op-
erable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h)
max speed
• 30 miles (48 km)
max distance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or
Dolly Tow
Front
NOT RECOM-
MENDED (but, if
used, same limita-
tions as above)
NOT ALLOWED
Rear
NOT RECOM-
MENDED
NOT RECOMMENDED,
but, if used:
• Ignition in ON/RUN
position
•
Transmission in
NEUTRAL
(NOT in Park)
Flatbed
ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle 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 mode, 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
mode 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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