Standard Procedure: Towing
DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or power transfer unit will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the below requirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
This service information describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under "Recreational Towing" in the "Starting And Operating" service information.
| Towing Condition | Wheels OFF The Ground | 4WD MODELS |
| Flat Tow | NONE | See instructions under "Recreational Towing" in "Starting And Operating". • Automatic Transmission in PARK • Manual Transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL) • Transfer Case in NEUTRAL • Ignition in ACC or ON/RUN position • Tow in forward direction |
| Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow | Front | NOT ALLOWED |
| Rear | NOT ALLOWED | |
| Flatbed | ALL | BEST METHOD |
Towing A Disabled Vehicle
- Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer's instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
- If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
- If the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to "Shift Lever Override" in this service information for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
Without The Ignition Key
- Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK 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.
Four-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
- The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly. If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case is operable, the vehicle may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALL wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission is in PARK (for automatic transmissions) or in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL, for manual transmissions). Refer to "Recreational Towing" in "Starting And Operating" for detailed instructions.