Standard Procedure - Towing
CAUTION:
Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are off the ground.
NOTE:
This Service Information describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
| Towing Condition | Wheels OFF the Ground | Manual Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic (FWD Only) | 6-Speed Automatic 4WD | CVT Automatic Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Tow | NONE |
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If transmission is operable:
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If transmission is operable:
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NOT ALLOWED |
| Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow | Rear | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | NOT ALLOWED | |
| Front | FWD Models ONLY | OK | NOT ALLOWED | FWD Models ONLY | |
| Flatbed | ALL | BEST METHOD | BEST METHOD | BEST METHOD | BEST METHOD |
This Service Information describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Automatic Transmission
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground).
- Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF the ground).
- If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed automatic transmission only (NOT the Continuously
- Variable automatic transmission (CVT), may be flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
- The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
- The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
- The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed automatic only) may also be towed (under the same limitations shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
Manual Transmission
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
- FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
- FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels OFF the ground).
All Transmissions
- If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.