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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
CAUTION!
Towing With The Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions:
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Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling-type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
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The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
Always use wheel lift equipment when towing
from the front. The only other approved method of
towing is with a flatbed truck.
The distance to be traveled must not exceed 15 miles
(25 km).
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Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur.
Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
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The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
CAUTION!
Exceeding these towing limits may cause severe
transmission damage.
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If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC positions.
If the transmission is inoperative, or if the vehicle is to be
towed more than 15 miles (25 km), the vehicle must be
towed with the front wheels off the ground.
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If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON A Tow Dolly
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans- The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow a
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage
may occur.
Towing Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the limitations
described in this section.
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