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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 these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a
truck).

Note:

Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to

prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the

Climate

controls

chapter for more information.

In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to

Wrecker towing

in the

Roadside Emergencies

chapter.

These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles:

Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground
or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are
using a tow dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment
provider.

Note:

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow

these instructions:

For automatic transmission vehicles, have your transmission
fluid level checked by an authorized dealer.

For the correct

transmission fluid level when flat towing (all four wheels on the
ground), refer to

Transmission fluid

in the

Maintenance and

Specifications

chapter.

Tow only in the forward direction.

Release the parking brake.

Place the transmission shift lever in (N) Neutral.

Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to

Starting

in the

Driving

chapter).

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  • For automatic transmission vehicles, have your transmission fluid level checked by an authorized dealer.
  • Tow only in the forward direction.
  • Release the parking brake.
  • Place the transmission shift lever in (N) Neutral.
  • Place the ignition to the accessory position (refer to Starting in the Driving chapter).