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CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
If an assistance vehicle with a flatbed is not
available, the vehicle must be towed with the
rear wheels lifted from the ground using a
trailer or special equipment allowing lifting of
the rear wheels.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
It is recommended to tow the vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a
roadside assistance vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to
the drivetrain will result.
DO NOT dolly tow this vehicle. Use of a
towing dolly can cause significant damage
to your vehicle.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements
transmission
improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
TOW EYES
If the vehicle has been in an accident or has
broken down, a tow eye is provided in the tools
container located inside the luggage compart-
ment for vehicle towing. There are two loca-
tions on the front bumper available for Tow
Eye installation, and one in the rear on the
passenger side. Towing is meant only for short
distances on a paved road surface.
Proceed as follows to use the tow eye:
1. Unhook the cap on the front (left or right side)
or rear bumper, pushing on the upper part.
(Continued)
Front Tow Eye Cap Locations
can
cause
severe
damage.
Damage
from
Rear Tow Eye Cap Location
2. Remove the tow eye from its housing in the
trunk and carefully clean the threaded
housing on the vehicle before using it.
3. Tighten the vehicle's tow eye in place
(about 11 turns).
NOTE:
The largest work angle of a tow cable to fix on
the tow hook must not exceed 15°.
Work Angle Of Tow Cable
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