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NOTICE:
Do not tow your vehicle with the rear wheels in
contact with the ground, or the transmission
could be damaged.
2. If your vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, turn the
ignition key to ON, move the transfer case lever into
NEUTRAL (N) and make sure the 4WD light on the
instrument cluster is turned off. See ªFour
-Wheel
Driveº in the Index.
3. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
4. Make sure the front wheels are facing straight
forward and secure the steering wheel with a steering
wheel clamping device designed for towing.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front
(Four-Wheel-Drive Only)
NOTICE:
If your vehicle is a two-wheel drive model,
do not tow it on all four wheels. If you do, your
transmission could be damaged.
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Follow these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P), or
your manual transmission to SECOND (2).
3. With the ignition key in the ON position, move the
transfer case to NEUTRAL (N) and make sure
the 4WD light on the instrument cluster is off.
See ªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
4. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
5. Release the parking brake.
Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start
the engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in
NEUTRAL (N). Shift your automatic transmission
to DRIVE (D); leave a manual transmission in
SECOND (2) with the clutch engaged. Run the
engine at medium speed for one minute to circulate oil
in the transfer case. Turn the ignition key to ACC.
Now, you can continue towing your vehicle.
NOTICE:
The front wheels transmit shocks during towing.
The steering column may not be strong enough to
withstand the shocks. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed
50 mph (80 km/h), or your vehicle could be
badly damaged.
