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VEHICLE LOADING AND TOWING
80J23-03E
Trailer Towing
54G639
Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The
vehicle is not designed or intended for
such use. Towing a trailer can adversely
affect handling, durability and fuel econ-
omy.
Towing Your Vehicle
(recreational towing)
Your vehicle may be towed behind another
vehicle (such as a motorhome), provided
you use the proper towing method speci-
fied for your vehicle. The towing method
you must use depends on the specifica-
tions of your vehicle: whether it is a 2-
wheel drive (2WD) or intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) vehicle.
Use the towing instruction table to select
the proper towing method for your vehicle,
and carefully follow the corresponding
instructions. Be sure to use proper towing
equipment designed for recreational tow-
ing and make sure that towing speed does
not exceed 90 km/h (55 mph).
TOWING INSTRUCTION TABLE
80J2051
WARNING
Always use a safety chain when tow-
ing your vehicle and be sure to
observe federal, state, and local
requirements for trailer hitches, tow
bars, lights, etc.
DRIVE
TRAIN
TRANS-
AXLE
TOWING
METHOD
2WD
CVT
(AUTO)
A
M/T
(MANUAL)
A B
i-AWD
including
2WD mode
CVT none
M/T B
CAUTION
For the CVT of intelligent All Wheel
Drive (i-AWD) models, don’t tow your
vehicle behind another vehicle such
as a motorhome, or the drive train
may be seriously damaged.
Daily Inspection Checklist: NO
Starting the Engine: 1