NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission and AWD system
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(AWD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
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When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing using a sling-type truck
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
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Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the AWD sys-
tem (AWD models) and hybrid transmission. (→P. 324)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the hybrid
transmission. If towing from the rear, use a
towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the hybrid transmis-
sion and AWD system. Use a towing dolly.
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