Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome)
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Towing Condition |
Wheel OFF The Ground |
FWD Models |
AWD Models |
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Flat Tow |
NONE |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
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Dolly Tow |
Front |
OK |
NOT ALLOWED |
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Rear |
NOT ALLOWED |
NOT ALLOWED |
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On Trailer |
ALL |
OK |
OK |
Note:
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To avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake (EPB) engagement, you must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle (if rear wheels are on the ground). The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features "⇨Customer Programmable Features".
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When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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If your vehicle is disabled and in need of commercial towing service, for further information "⇨TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE".
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
CAUTION:
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DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
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Ensure that the EPB is released, and remains released, while being towed.
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Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously listed requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or vehicle trailer (all four wheels off the ground). If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
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Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
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Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Place the transmission in PARK.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
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Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the vehicle.
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Press and hold the brake pedal.
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Release the parking brake.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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Release the brake pedal.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFF the ground.
CAUTION:
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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