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Dinghy Towing

Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground,

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 tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.

Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed.

To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See “Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)” following.

    All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
    Dinghy and Dolly Towing 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 no ...

    Dolly Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground)
    Notice: If a two-wheel drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow the vehicle ...

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    Third Row Seats
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    Warning lights
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    Cargo tie-down rings
    Observe the following notes on securing loads: • secure the load using the cargo tie down rings. • do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti ...