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.
Vehicles equipped with the Air Suspension System must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. If the vehicle cannot be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the body). Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
Refer to “Air Suspension System — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for more informa- tion.
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” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for towing.
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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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Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels ON the ground) under the following conditions:
Refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the engine is OFF.
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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. |
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 Operating” for further information and detailed instructions.
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Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if the remaining wheels are on the ground). Internal damage to the transmission 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 transmis- sion and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with emergency tow hooks.
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
Front Tow Hooks
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Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disen- gaged, causing serious injury.
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This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Acci- dent Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) function.
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 6 how a vehicle’s systems performed 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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