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.
Towing Condition |
Wheels OFF the Ground |
Rear-Wheel Drive Models |
All-Wheel Drive Models With Single-Speed Transfer Case |
All-Wheel Drive Models With Two- Speed Transfer Case |
Flat Tow | NONE | If Transmission Is
Operable:
|
NOT ALLOWED | See Instructions in
"Recreational Towing"
in "Starting
And Operating"
|
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow | Front | If Transmission Is
Operable:
|
NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED |
Rear | OK | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | |
Flatbed | ALL | BEST METHOD | OK | BEST METHOD |
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.
CAUTION!
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