Towing a disabled vehicle
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground).
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed automatic transmission only ( NOT the Continuously Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). • The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed automatic only) may also be towed (under the same limitations shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels OFF the ground).
CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. Ad- ditional damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe engine, transmission, or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War- ranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position. Make certain the transmis- sion remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION! • Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Ve- hicle damage may occur. • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam- age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only approved method of towing without the ignition key is with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System. Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re- sponse System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle. Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
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