TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towing
your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in vehicle damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Note: Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - GASOLINE
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
You must recreational tow your vehicle with
all four wheels off the ground, such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - FULL HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (FHEV)
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing. An example of
recreational towing is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome. These guidelines make
sure that you do not damage the
transmission.
Note: Switch your climate control system to
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
(page 142).
You can tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground under the following
conditions:
• You switch Neutral Tow on.
• Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.
• You release the parking brake.
• You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory
mode.
2. From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
3. Press and hold Neutral Tow until a
confirmation message appears on the
touchscreen.
4. Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note: Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.
Note: If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the instrument cluster
display.
Note: If your vehicle has an ignition key, you
cannot remove the key from the ignition
when the transmission is in neutral (N) and
your vehicle is off.
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Nautilus (CFG) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202405, DOM
Towing Your Vehicle