08 Starting and driving
Towing the vehicle
Towing eyelet
When used, the towing eyelet should always
be securing attached.
CAUTION
Always check with state and local authorities
before attempting to tow another vehicle
because this type of towing is subject to reg-
ulations regarding maximum towing speed,
length and type of towing device, lighting, etc.
General towing precautions:
Please check with state and local
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authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
1. With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition slot22, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds to
activate ignition mode II.
If the vehicle's battery is dead, see
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Jump starting (p. 251) to provide cur-
rent for releasing the electric parking
brake and to move the gear selector
from the P position to N. If this is not
possible, see Transmission – shiftlock
override (p. 256) for information about
manually overriding the shiftlock sys-
tem to move the gear selector from P
to N.
2. The remote key must remain in the igni-
tion slot23 for the entire time that the vehi-
cle is being towed.
Location of the towing eyelet
3. Keep the tow rope taut when the towing
vehicle slows down by applying light
pressure on the brake pedal. This will
help prevent jarring movements of the
vehicle being towed.
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
towing speed.
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4. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop
the vehicle being towed.
Maximum distance with front wheels
on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
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The vehicle should only be towed in
the forward direction.
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Attaching the towing eyelet
Related information
Towing eyelet (p. 285)
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Remote key – functions (p. 153)
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Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
For vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the vehicle.
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