Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
Emergency Towing
 WARNING: If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. |
If your vehicle is disabled and you have no access to a tow dolly, car-hauling trailer or a flatbed transport vehicle, it can only be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground under the following conditions:
- Your vehicle is facing forward so that it is towed in a forward direction.
- The transmission selector lever is placed in position N. If the transmission gear shift lever cannot be moved to position N, it may need to be overridden. See Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission.
- Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
- Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Drive off slowly and smoothly without jerking the vehicle you are towing.
You must only use the towing eye that was delivered with your vehicle. See Towing Points.
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be placed on the same side. For example; right hand rear towing point to right hand front towing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing bar that is of the correct strength for the weight of the towing vehicle and the vehicle that is being towed.
The weight of the vehicle that is being towed must not exceed the weight of the towing vehicle.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See Climate Control.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. We designed these guidelines to prevent damage to your transmission.
Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground), as transmission damage may occur. You can tow your vehicle with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
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