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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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NOTE:
Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this
section f
or instructions on shifting the trans-
mission to NEUTRAL when the engine is
O
FF.
The towing speed must not exceed
30 mph (48 km/h).
The towing distance must not exceed
30 miles (48 km) for 8–speed transmis-
sion.
If the transmission is not operable, or the
v
ehicle m
ust be towed faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h)
or farther than 30 miles (48 km)
for 8–spe
ed transmission, tow with the rear
wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods
are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with
the front wheels raised and the rear wheels
on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable
steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front
wheels in the straight position) with the rear
wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with
all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable
methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed
or with one end of vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transfer
case is operable, the vehicle may be
towed (in the forward direction, with ALL
wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is
in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in
PARK.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting
And Opera
ting” for further information and
detailed instructions.
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with emer-
gency tow hooks.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to
u
se both
of the front tow hooks to minimize
the risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used
(if the remaining wheels are on the
ground). Internal damage to the trans
-
mission or transfer case will occur if a
front or
rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the
above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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