Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed
with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/
retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled
vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance
Program on page 8 7.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for
recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome,
see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine, see the
Two mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing (towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground) and dolly towing
(towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a dolly ).
such as behind a motorhome.
Here are some important things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
What is the distance that will be travelled? Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long
they can tow.
Is the proper towing equipment going to be used?
See your dealer/retailer or trailering professional
for additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing
the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on a
Long Trip on page 5 25.
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