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296 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable,
disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting And Operating” section.
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 manufacturer’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 mode, not the ACC
mode.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's
battery is discharged, refer to “Manual Park
Release” or “Gear Selector Override” in this
section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground 2WD Models 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE
If transmission is operable:
Transmission in NEUTRAL
30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
15 miles (24 km) max distance
(6–speed transmission)
30 miles (48 km) max distance
(8–speed transmission)
See instructions in “Recreational
Towing” under “Starting And
Operating”
Auto Transmission in PARK
Transfer Case in NEUTRAL
Tow in forward direction
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen-
sion components. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.
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