Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,
•
Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
•
Do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability
and causing internal transmission damage.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been
submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the
water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed
from the water. Water entering these areas, while connected, could
short-circuit the system.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow this 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 designed to ensure that your transaxle
is not damaged.
2WD vehicles with automatic transaxles:
.It is recommended to tow
your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or with all four (4)
wheels off the ground on a car-hauling trailer.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see
Wrecker
Towing
in the
Roadside Emergencies
chapter.
4WD vehicles with automatic transaxles:
Do not tow your vehicle
with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or transmission damage may
occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off
the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no
recreational towing is permitted.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see
Wrecker
Towing
in the
Roadside Emergencies
chapter.
2WD and 4WD vehicles with manual transaxles:
If your 2WD or
4WD vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, shifting the transaxle
into neutral (N) permits “flat-towing” (all wheels on the ground) for
pulling behind a motorhome.
2008 Tribute
(j14)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
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