Emergency Towing
WARNING:
If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. |
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration, under the following conditions:
- Your vehicle is facing forward for towing in a forward direction.
- Refer to the Manual Park Release procedure. See
Automatic Transmission.
Failing to do so may result in damage to the transmission.
- Maximum speed is
35 mph (56 km/h).
- Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note:
Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control.
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. We designed these guidelines to prevent damage to your transmission.
You can recreational tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground using the Manual Park Release procedure, or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
If you recreational tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground:
- Only tow your vehicle in the forward direction.
- Refer to the Manual Park Release procedure. See
Automatic Transmission.
Failing to do so may result in damage to the transmission.
- Do not exceed
65 mph (105 km/h).