Towing your vehicle behind another vehicle
After securely attaching the towing line to both vehicles, put the gear selector in position N and release the parking brake.
Put the ignition in mode II by turning the start knob to START (without depressing the brake pedal) and hold it in this position for approx. 4 seconds. Release the knob.
Put the gear selector in position N and release the parking brake.
The towing vehicle can now begin driving.
Keep the tow rope taut when the towing vehicle slows down by applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This will help prevent jarring movements of the vehicle being towed.
Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle being towed.
Important
General towing precautions:
- If the vehicle's battery is dead, an auxiliary battery will be necessary to provide current for releasing the electric parking brake and to move the gear selector from the P position to N. If this is not possible, use the shiftlock override procedure to manually release the gear selector from P and move it to N.
- Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed.
- Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
- The vehicle should only be towed in the forward direction.
Warning
- When the vehicle is being towed, the ignition should be in mode II (in mode I, all of the vehicle's airbags are deactivated).
- The remote key must remain inside the vehicle.
- The power brakes and power steering will not function when the engine is not running. Approximately 5 times more pressure will be required on the brake pedal and the steering wheel will be considerably harder to turn.
- The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or for any similar purpose involving severe strain.
Tow trucks
Important
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck.
- The vehicle's position and ground clearance determine if it can be pulled up onto a flatbed tow truck using the towing eyelet.
- If the angle of the tow truck’s ramp is too steep or the ground clearance under the vehicle is insufficient, damage could occur by attempting to pull the vehicle using the towing eyelet.
- If necessary, lift the vehicle using the tow truck’s lifting device.
Warning
No person or object should be behind the tow truck while the vehicle is being pulled up onto the flatbed.
Vehicle with pneumatic suspension*
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional pneumatic suspension, this feature must be deactivated before the vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck.
To do so:
Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap .
Select Deactivate Suspension & Leveling Control.
Important
The towing eyelet is only intended for use if the vehicle is on a road, not if it is off the road surface or stuck in mud, snow, etc. In these cases, contact professional towing help.
Jump starting
Do not attempt to start the engine by towing the vehicle. This could result in damage to the three-way catalytic converter. Use a 12-volt auxiliary battery or one in another vehicle.
Warning
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Important
Connect the jumper cables carefully to avoid short circuits with other components in the engine compartment.
Warning
- Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds.
- Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
- Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected.
- Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
- Do not smoke near the battery.
- Failure to follow the instructions for jump starting can lead to injury.