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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is
required to prevent damage to your vehicle.
Use only tow bars and other equipment
designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer’s instructions. Use of
safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar
or other towing devices to main structural
members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws
regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed.
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle to avoid inadvertent Electric Park
Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the
customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
Vehicles with a discharged battery, or total
electrical failure when the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel
dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the igni -
tion must be in the ON/RUN mode.
NOTE:
The Safehold feature will engage the Electric
Park Brake whenever the driver's door is
opened (if the battery is connected, ignition
is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and
brake pedal is released). If you are towing
this vehicle with the ignition in the ON/RUN
mode, you must manually disable the Elec -tric Park Brake each time the driver's door is
opened by pressing the brake pedal and then
releasing the EPB.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to
“Gear Selector Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the automatic trans
-
mission out of PARK so that the vehicle can
be moved.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The Ground FWD MODELS4X4 MODELS
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OKNOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD ONLY METHOD
CAUTION!
Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
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Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must
not exceed the load carrying capacity of the
tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the
tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire
Information placard.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the
front and rear axles must not be exceeded.
Radial Ply Tires
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
The tire has not been driven on when flat.
The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
The puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an
inch (6 mm). Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire
repairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires
that have experienced a loss of pressure
should be replaced immediately with another
Run Flat tire of identical size and service
description (Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Replace the tire pressure sensor as well as it
is not designed to be reused.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped

Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after
a rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid
loss of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat
mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96
kPa). Once a Run Flat tire reaches the run flat
mode it has limited driving capabilities and
needs to be replaced immediately. A Run Flat
tire is not repairable. When a run flat tire is
changed after driving with underinflated tire
condition, please replace the TPM sensor as it
is not designed to be reused when driven
under run flat mode (14 psi (96 kPa)) condi -
tion.

NOTE:
TPM Sensor must be replaced after driving
the vehicle on a flat tire condition.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under
maximum load is dangerous. The added
strain on your tires could cause them to
fail. You could have a serious collision. Do
not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum
capacity at continuous speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h).
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your
stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your
vehicle. Never overload them.
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
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It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer
while a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice
conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in determining
when your tires should be replaced.Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom
of the tread grooves. They will appear as
bands when the tread depth becomes a 1/16
of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn
to the tread wear indicators, the tire should
be replaced.
Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section
for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation
pressures can cause uneven wear patterns
to develop across the tire tread. These
abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire
replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed
rating of V or higher, and Summer tires
typically have a reduced tread life. Rota-
tion of these tires per the vehicle sched -
uled maintenance is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure.
A tire could explode and injure someone.
Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster
than 30 mph (48 km/h) for more than
30 seconds continuously when you are
stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
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INDEX
C
Camera, Rear .................................... 164
Capacities, Fluid................................ 254
Caps, FillerFuel .............................................. 165
Oil (Engine) ................................... 222
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 230
Car Washes ....................................... 241
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......... 128 , 252
Certification Label ............................. 171
Chains, Tire ...................................... 239
Change Oil Indicator ............................ 56
Changing A Flat Tire .................. 189 , 232
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........ 128
Checks, Safety .................................. 128
Child Safety Locks ............................... 23
Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 228
Climate Control ................................... 36
Clock Settings ................................... 263
Compact Spare Tire ........................... 238
Computer, Trip/Travel ........................... 59
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .... 230
Cooling System .................................. 229 Coolant Level ................................. 229
Cooling Capacity ............................ 254Pressure Cap ................................. 230
Radiator Cap.................................. 230
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........................ 254 , 255 Cruise Light ............................. 69
, 70 , 71
Customer Assistance .......................... 305
Customer Programmable Features ....... 284
Cybersecurity .................................... 262
D
Daytime Running Lights ..................31 , 32
Dealer Service ................................... 227
Defroster, Windshield......................... 129
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................. 71
Diesel Display Messages ............................. 57
Diesel Fuel ....................................... 252
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 252
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...................................31 , 32
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ................................... 225
Disabled Vehicle Towing .................... 207
Do Not Disturb ...........................293 , 302
Door Ajar .......................................60 , 61
Door Ajar Light ...............................60 , 61
Drag And Drop Menu ......................... 268
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ......................... 24
E
Electric Brake Control System............... 73 Anti-Lock Brake System.................... 72Traction Control System.................... 80
Electric Parking Brake ....................... 134 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power
Outlet) ................................................52
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) .............................................150
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........74
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ...................................................61
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .............204
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................177
Jacking .................................. 189 , 232
Jump Starting ................................202
Tow Hooks .....................................209
Towing ..........................................207
Emissions..........................................260
Engine ..............................................222 Checking Oil Level ..........................225
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........................255
Cooling ..........................................229Exhaust Gas Caution ............... 128 , 252
Jump Starting ................................202
Oil ........................................ 254 , 255
Oil Filler Cap ..................................222
Oil Selection ..................................254
Overheating....................................204
Starting .........................................131
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature ..................................... 111 , 211
Ethanol .............................................250
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................. 128 , 252
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