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Dinghy and Dolly Towing

Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,

Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground.

All-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to be towed with any wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle previously.

    Recreational Vehicle Towing
    If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most c ...

    Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
    Dinghy Towing Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not ...

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    Where to Put the Restraint
    According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend tha ...

    System fault
    If a fault is detected in the HDC system, HDC FAULT SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE will appear in the message center. If the fault is detected while the system is operating, HDC assistance will fade out. ...

    What to Use
    To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants  . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not b ...