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2021 Buick encore Getting To Know Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

02-Seats and Restraints_en_US
04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
09-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Vehicle Care

Caution

Use of a shield mounted in front of the
vehicle grille could restrict airflow and
cause damage to the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the towing
vehicle.

Dinghy Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles)

Caution

If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground.

The vehicle was not designed to be towed
with all four wheels on the ground.

Dinghy Towing (All-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles Only)

To dinghy tow the vehicle from the front
with all four wheels on the ground:

1. Position the vehicle to tow and then

secure it to the tow vehicle.

2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Put the vehicle into ACC/ACCESSORY by

pressing ENGINE START/STOP one time
without the brake pedal applied.

4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). The

chime will ring continuously for
30 seconds. Leave the transmission in
N (Neutral).

5. Release the parking brake.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable at

the battery. See

Negative Battery Cable

Disconnection

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Battery - North

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7. Cover the negative battery post with a

non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery
terminal.

Caution

If 113 km/h (70 mph) is exceeded while
towing the vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 113 km/h (70 mph) while
towing the vehicle.

To disconnect the towed vehicle:

1. Park on a level surface.

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  • 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the tow vehicle.
  • 2. Apply the parking brake.
  • 3. Put the vehicle into ACC/ACCESSORY by pressing ENGINE START/STOP one time without the brake pedal applied.
  • 4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
  • 5. Release the parking brake.
  • 6. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
  • 7. Cover the negative battery post with a non-conductive material to prevent any contact with the negative battery terminal.
  • 1. Park on a level surface.