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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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    Winter Driving
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    Adaptive cruise control (amber)
    Illuminates when adaptive cruise control is active, to indicate that the vehicle is in follow mode. ...