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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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    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a diff ...

    DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every manufacturer of new tires or retreader has to imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identification number. The ...

    Parking brake
    WARNING   Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the ve ...