Standard Procedure - Towing
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CAUTION:
DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
CAUTION:
Towing this vehicle in violation of the below requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
This service information describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
| Towing Condition | Wheels OFF The Ground | ALL Models | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Tow | NONE | If transmission is operable:
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| Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow | Rear | ||
| Front | OK | ||
| Flatbed | ALL | BEST METHOD | |
Towing A Disabled Vehicle
- 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 position.
Automatic Transmission
- 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, this vehicle may be towed (with rear 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).
- If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), tow with the front wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or using a flatbed truck, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised.
- Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km/h) with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage.