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STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
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To avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake (EPB)
engagement, you must ensure that the Auto Park
Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle
(if rear wheels are on the ground). The Auto Park
Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the cus-
tomer programmable features
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When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable
state and provincial laws. Contact state and provin-
cial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
•
If your vehicle is disabled and in need of commercial
towing service, for further information
page 181.
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If this vehicle requires towing,
make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
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Ensure that the EPB is released, and remains
released, while being towed.
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Towing this vehicle in violation of the previously
listed requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a
tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or vehicle trailer
(all four wheels off the ground). If using a tow dolly, fol-
low this procedure:
page 101.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the transmission in PARK.
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
7. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but do not
start the vehicle.
8. Press and hold the brake pedal.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Turn the ignition OFF.
11. Release the brake pedal.
DRIVING TIPS
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Information in this section will aid in safe controlled
launches in adverse conditions.
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
when there is a difference in the surface traction under
the front (driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the
front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and care-
fully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:
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Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are
slushy.
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Slow down if the road has standing water or
puddles.
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Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
become visible.
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Keep tires properly inflated.
•
Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in
a sudden stop.
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