Vehicle recovery
9-15Roadside emergencies
Tow mode
Tow Mode disengages the transmission
lock so the vehicle can roll freely.
Note: You can not start or charge the
vehicle when Tow Mode is active.
Activating Tow Mode
Caution: In the unlikely situation in
which electrical systems are not
functioning and Tow Mode can not be
activated, wheeled dollies or skid pads
must be used to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Turn the starter switch to the OFF position
and apply the hand brake. The touch
screen will display the main ‘Parked’
screen.
Touch the settings icon to display
the ‘Settings’ screen.
Touch the back icon to display the
third settings screen.
Touch Tow Mode, then touch OK to
confirm.
Release the hand brake when appropriate.
Caution: Once Tow Mode has been
activated the car can roll freely. If the
vehicle is not on a level surface, do not
release the hand brake until the vehicle is
ready to be towed.
Note: Activating Tow Mode will not
release the steering column lock. To
release the steering column lock, turn the
starter switch to the ACC position. If it is
difficult to turn the key, move the steering
wheel slightly.
45% 245mi
1:47
TR1357
Settings: 1 of 3
Drive Screens
Charging
Tire Monitor
Clock
EXIT
TR1358
Settings: 3 of 3
3 of 3
New Tires
Touchscreen
Tow Mode
EXIT
TR1485JA
Exit Tow mode
Vehicle is free-rolling;
use handbrake
as required.
Tow Mode Activated
TR1360