Towing
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Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the
gearshift to the neutral position.
Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
4. Wait for a message indicating that the
transmission is ready in the information
and entertainment display, then switch
the ignition off and release the brake
pedal.
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable
from the battery. The anti-theft system
is disabled until the battery cable is
reconnected. See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 186).
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. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
Note: The maximum towing speed is 70
mph (113 km/h).
Note: There is no limit on towing distance.
Vehicles with a Manual Transmission
After towing, start the engine within 15
minutes of reconnecting the battery cable.
SeeChangingthe12VBattery(page186).
Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground or 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. If you tow your vehicle with all
wheels on the ground, follow these
instructions:
Vehicles with an Automatic
Transmission - with Keyless Starting
Note: There must be battery power to
properly move the transmission’s internal
components to neutral in step 3. Also,
moving the gearshift to the neutral position
without first turning the ignition to the on II
position limits the towing capability to 35
mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80
kilometers).
1. Tow only with your vehicle in the
forward direction. Release the parking
brake.
2. Place the transmission in neutral.
Note: Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
when towing your vehicle.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Switch the ignition on by pressing the
keyless start button, but do not apply
the brake pedal.
Vehicles with an Automatic
Transmission - with Ignition Switch
Note: There must be battery power to
properly move the transmission’s internal
components to neutral in step 3. Also,
moving the gearshift to the neutral position
without first turning the ignition to the on II
position limits the towing capability to 35
mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles (80
kilometers).
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the
gearshift to the neutral position.
Release the brake pedal.
4. Wait for a message indicating that the
transmission is ready in the information
and entertainment display, then switch
the ignition off by pressing the keyless
start button.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Switch the ignition to the on (II)
position.
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