TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
•30miles(48km)max
distance
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow
Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED
Flatbed
ALL BEST METHOD
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 manufac-
turer’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 bumpers or associated brackets.
State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
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
suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may occur from improper towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this vehicle using a tow dolly.
V ehicle damage may occur .
Automatic Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be
flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the engine is off.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
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