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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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    Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system/Blind Spot InterventionTM system (if so equipped)
    The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot InterventionTM systems can help alert the driver of other vehicles in adjacent lanes when changing lanes. The BSW system uses radar sensors 1 ins ...

    4WD shift switch
    ► Shift the 4WD shift switch to either the AUTO, 4H or 4L position, depending on driving conditions. ► With the switch set to the AUTO position, distribution of torque to the front ...

    Rock crawl
    This program should be used for terrain which is predominantly rocky, including for crossing river beds with submerged rocks. This program provides good low-speed control. Rock crawl can only be ...