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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
WARNING:
If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. |
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without access to wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer or a flatbed transport vehicle, you can flat-tow 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.
- Place the transmission in neutral (N). If you cannot move the transmission into neutral (N), you may need to override the gear shifter. See Automatic Transmission.
- Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
- Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
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WARNING:
Do not disconnect the battery when recreationally towing your vehicle. This prevents the transfer case from shifting properly and could cause the vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is in park (P).
WARNING:
Placing the transfer case in its neutral position could cause your vehicle to freely roll. Make sure you press and hold the brake pedal and the vehicle is in a secure, safe position when you place the transfer case in its neutral position. |
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are to make sure that you do not damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground by placing the transfer case in its neutral position and engaging the recreational tow feature. Perform the following steps after positioning your vehicle behind the tow vehicle and properly securing them together.
Note:
Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:
Failure to put the transfer case in its neutral position can damage vehicle components.
Note:
You can check the towing status at any time by opening the driver door or turning the ignition to the accessory or on position.Neutral Tow Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral appears in the instrument cluster display to confirm you can recreationally tow your vehicle.
Switching Neutral Tow On
- Switch your vehicle to accessory mode by pressing the push button ignition switch without pressing the brake pedal or by turning the key to the on position.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Rotate the four-wheel drive control to 2H.
- Shift the transmission to neutral (N).
- Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select Settings.
- Select Vehicle.
- Select Neutral Tow.
- Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message appears in the information display.
Note:
If completed successfully, the information display shows Neutral Tow Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.This indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground.
Note:
If you do not see a confirmation message in the instrument cluster display, you must switch your vehicle off and perform the procedure again from the beginning.
Note:
You could hear noise as the transfer case shifts into its neutral position. This is normal.
- Leave the transmission in neutral (N) and switch your vehicle off by pressing the push button ignition switch once without pressing the brake pedal or turning the key as far toward the off position.
Note:
Vehicles with keys do not turn to the off position when the transmission is in neutral (N). You must leave the key in the ignition when towing. Use the keyless entry keypad or an extra set of keys to lock and unlock your vehicle.
- Release the brake pedal.
Switching Neutral Tow Off
- With your vehicle still properly secured to the tow vehicle, switch your vehicle to accessory mode by pressing the push button ignition switch without pressing the brake pedal or by turning the key to the on position.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Shift the transmission out of neutral (N) and into park (P).
Note:
If completed successfully, the four-wheel drive control indicates 2H and the instrument cluster display shows Neutral Tow Disabled.
Note:
If the indicator light and message do not display, you must perform the procedure again from the beginning.
Note:
You could hear a noise as the transfer case shifts out of its neutral position. This is normal.
- Apply the parking brake, then disconnect your vehicle from the tow vehicle.
- Release the parking brake, start your vehicle, and shift into drive (D) to make sure the transfer case is out of its neutral position.
- If the transfer case does not successfully shift out of its neutral position, apply the parking brake. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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