If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.
Emergency Towing
The only way you can safely tow
your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment.
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Towing your vehicle with two tires on
the ground will damage parts of the
4WD system. It should be transported
on a flat-bed truck or trailer.
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If, due to damage, your vehicle must
the ground, do the following:
Turn off the engine.
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shift the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
the ground.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
freely before you begin towing.
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
Release the parking brake.
Start the engine.
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be towed with all four wheels on
transported with the all four wheels off
With all four wheels on the ground,
Emergency Towing