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STARTING AND OPERATING
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)
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NOTE:
To avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake (EPB)
engagement, you must ensure that the Auto
Park Brake feature is disabled before towing
this vehicle (if rear wheels are on the ground).
The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or
disabled via the customer programmable
When towing your vehicle, always follow appli
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cable state and provincial laws. Contact state
and provincial Highway Safety offices for addi
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tional details.
If your vehicle is disabled and in need of
commercial towing service, for further informa
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DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front
wheels are OFF the ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly (front wheels off
the ground) or vehicle trailer (all four wheels off the
ground). If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,
following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Towing Condition
Wheel OFF The Ground
FWD Models
AWD Models
Flat Tow
NONE
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
Front
OK
NOT ALLOWED
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer
ALL
OK
OK
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires
towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF
the ground.
Ensure that the EPB is released, and remains
released, while being towed.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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